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• Welcome to the Big Kids Club

  What Every Older Sibling Needs to Know!

  Clinton, Chelsea,

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  This funny guide on how to deal with a new baby at home teaches every big kid what they need to know about their tiny sibling, from what they can see to why they poop so much!

• The Baby-changing Station

  Miller, Rhett,

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  Told in rhyming text, ten-year-old James is not thrilled by his baby brother: in fact he would like to send Joe back--so when a magic baby-changing station offers him cool stuff in exchange for the annoying baby, James has a decision to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Baby's Here!

  Young, Jessica (Jessica E.),

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  The adorable interactive board book invites little ones to cradle, rock and play with the babies on each page, and is the perfect gift for toddlers and children celebrating the arrival of a new baby.

• Whistling for Angela

  Heald, Robin, 1954-

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  To show baby Angela how much she is loved, Daniel wants to whistle for her like the songbirds he loves so much, but when they arrive at the adoption center to pick baby Angela up and he still hasn't got the hang of it, someone special…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• And J.J. Slept

  Garbutt, Loretta, 1961-

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  When baby J.J. arrives at his new home, his family is bubbling over with excitement to meet him! The busy family of six is now a family of seven (eight if you include Cheddar the dog). There's always something going on at home -- and lots…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• When You're Older

  Laguna, Sofie, 1968-

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  Beautiful, warm and evocative, this stunning picture book reveals an older brother's hopes for the amazing experiences he will share with his new baby brother - when he's older.

• How to Welcome a New Baby

  Reagan, Jean, 1965-

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  A new baby is coming! Do you know what to do? This heartwarming new addition to the bestselling How to... series is all about welcoming a new sibling into your family. Learn how to get ready for the baby, how to make the baby laugh, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sometimes I Grumblesquinch

  Vail, Rachel,

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  Katie Honors is a really nice kid. But there’s one little secret that sometimes makes her feel not-so-nice deep inside: her little brother, Chuck. Katie loves her brother and works hard to be the perfect big sister but it can be hard.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Baby Shower

  Wheeler, Lisa, 1963-

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  With rollicking rhyme and scrumptious, brimming pictures, this book is a joyous expression of babyhood. Bouncing babies, crawling babies, snuggling and babbling babies fill the bright and adorable pages of this ode that's sure to become a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Owen's Day With Daddy

  Ruff, Jerry, 1954-

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  Owen feels left out. Since his little brother arrived, it seems like Daddy doesn’t have time for him anymore. Luckily, Daddy has an idea. He and Owen will do something special—Owen’s choice. So what should they do?

• When My Brother Gets Home

  Lichtenheld, Tom,

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  In this warm, funny story from beloved creator Tom Lichtenheld, a younger sister impatiently awaits her older brother's return from school. As his bus draws closer, she imagines all the fantastical adventures that await them. From climbing…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Once Upon a Baby Brother

  Sullivan, Sarah

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  Lizzie, who loves to tell and write stories, is surprised to discover that much of her storytelling inspiration comes from her messy baby brother.

• Will It Be a Baby Brother?

  Bunting, Eve, 1928-

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  A little boy is certain that his expectant mother will give birth to a baby brother.

• A Baby Sister for Frances

  Hoban, Russell

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  When things change around the house after her baby sister is born, Frances decides to run away--but not too far.

• Bye-bye Baby Brother!

  Dempsey, Sheena

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  Tiring of a newborn sibling who demands all her busy mother's attention, Ruby gets bored with endless solo activities and imagines creative ways to make her baby brother disappear, adventures that become so much fun that she decides to tag…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Julius, the Baby of the World

  Henkes, Kevin

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  Lilly is convinced that the arrival of her new baby brother is the worst thing that has happened in their house, until Cousin Garland comes to visit.

• Wolfie the Bunny

  Dyckman, Ame

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  When her parents find a baby wolf on their doorstep and decide to raise him as their own, Dot is certain he will eat them all up until a surprising encounter with a bear brings them closer together.

• The Runaway Egg

  Hudson, Katy,

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  Following Mama Hen's request, Chick reluctantly baby sits his brother-to-be, an energetic egg.

• Mail Harry to the Moon!

  Harris, Robie H.

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  Harry's older brother, unhappy that the new baby seems to have taken over, dreams up imaginative ways to get rid of him.

• My Brother the Duck

  Miller, Pat Zietlow,

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  Stella Wells, fledgling scientist, has a new baby brother, Drake, and she is seriously considering the possibility that he is a duck--but further research is required to test that hypothesis.