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There's a house inside my mommy
by Giles Andreae
As Mommy explains to her young child about the arrival of the new baby, he delights in taking part in conversations with his new sibling through the "tummy telephone" and watching the baby house in Mommy's tummy grow with each passing day.
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Brand-new baby blues
by Kathi Appelt
When a new baby arrives and begins wearing her old pajamas, sleeping in her former bed and seeming to claim all of her parents' attention, a little girl bemoans the unwelcome changes.
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Sophie and the new baby
by Laurence Anholt
Sophie waits through the seasons of the year for her sibling to be born and then experiences mixed feelings about the new baby.
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When I was king
by Linda Ashman
A young boy describes how he is no longer "king" now that there is a new baby in the house, but then his family helps him enjoy the change.
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This baby
by Kate Banks
While waiting for it to be born, a young child wonders what its new sibling will be like.
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Will you still love me?
by Jean-Baptiste Baronian
When Polo, an adorable little polar bear, learns that his mother is having a baby, he thinks that his mother and father won't love him anymore, but soon Polo's parents allay his fears and assure him that their love is unconditional and eternal, in a charming book perfect for any child preparing for the birth of a younger sibling.
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I'm a big brother
by Joanna Cole
A child observes all the things that his new baby brother does and gives all the reasons why he loves being a big brother.
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I'm a big sister
by Joanna Cole
Combines easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations that follow the experiences of a big sister as she helps to care for a baby sibling, and includes parent tips on responding to the needs of older children.
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Another mouth to feed
by Michael Dahl
When young monster Harvey hears his parents refer to the new baby they are expecting as "another mouth to feed," he imagines his new sibling as an enormous mouth--and nothing else.
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Bye-bye baby brother!
by Sheena Dempsey
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 along.
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Where did that baby come from?
by Debi Gliori
A bewildered older sibling wonders how such a tiny baby can be such big trouble in an exuberant take on the chaos surrounding the arrival of a new baby.
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Hi, new baby!
by Robie H. Harris
Considers the feelings of very small children who have become older brothers or sisters, in a storybook that reassures older siblings that they are still loved and cherished.
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Mail Harry to the moon!
by Robie H. Harris
Tired of having to make all the adjustments upon the arrival of his new baby brother, Harry, the older sibling wishes he could just mail him away to the moon, but when he awakens one morning and doesn't see little Harry around, the big brother finally realizes just how special baby Harry has become to him, too.
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Not yet, Rose
by Susanna Leonard Hill
While impatiently waiting for the birth of a new baby brother or sister, Rose imagines the things they will do together and how her life will change.
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Little Rabbit's new baby
by Harry Horse
Little Rabbit has looked forward to becoming a big brother, but when Mama brings home triplets, he quickly realizes that babies are not as much fun as he thought they would be.
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How to be a baby--by me, the big sister
by Sally Lloyd-Jones
From sucking on pacifiers to eating books, an older sibling shares her vast experience and expertise in a helpful guide to the behavior of babies for other siblings-in-training, enhanced with full-color illustrations and loving words of encouragement.
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Big brothers don't take naps
by Louise Borden
Admiring how his older brother, James, is able to do amazing things, from reading books and crossing the street to writing his name and riding on the school bus, little Nicholas wonders why James does not take naps, a question that is resolved with the sharing of a special secret.
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Big sisters are the best
by Fran Manushkin
The story follows a young girl as she helps to care for the new baby in her family.
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I'd rather have an iguana
by Heidi Stetson Mario
When her mom brings home a new baby, a little girl thinks she would rather have an iguana until she starts to get to know her baby brother.
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Tom, Ally, and the new baby
by Beth Robbins
Feline siblings Tom and Ally feel both excited and a little worried when they hear that there will be a new baby in their family.
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Vera's baby sister
by Vera Rosenberry
The arrival of Vera's new baby sister Ruthie makes her feel displaced, so her grandfather helps create a special spot, just for her.
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One special day
by Lola M. Schaefer
A new baby sibling helps young Spencer discover different aspects of his own character when changes in his world make him aware that he is not only strong, funny and brave but also loving and gentle.
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Big sister now : a story about me and our new baby
by Annette Sheldon
A little girl named Kate gets used to sharing her parents with her baby brother Daniel and realizes there are some benefits to being a big sister now, in a title that includes a note to parents.
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Toby's new brother
by Cyndy Szekeres
Toby, the mouse, adjusts to the family's new baby and discovers the joys of being a big brother.
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Will you mind the baby, Davy?
by Brigitte Weninger
Davy, formerly the youngest in the Rabbit family, is not happy about the arrival of a new baby, but he is surprised at what happens when he holds her for the first time.
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Ruby's baby brother
by Kathryn White
When her mother brings new baby Leo home, Ruby feels left out until she realizes that she has the important job of being a big sister.
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Don't eat the baby!
by Amy Young
Tom is not entirely sure how he feels about his new baby brother, Nathaniel, but he is very concerned that all of their relatives say they want to eat Nate.
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What's inside your tummy, mommy?
by Abby Cocovini
Life-size drawings show how a fetus develops inside its mother month by month, providing information about the umbilical cord, the womb, and the fetus' development, with a large fold-down flap in the final spread to reveal the fully grown baby ready to be born.
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A new baby arrives
by Nicola Barber
Explains what to expect with the arrival of a new baby brother or sister, including getting the baby's room ready, going the hospital, sharing, helping with the baby, and special ceremonies that take place to welcome the baby.
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New brothers and sisters
by Elizabeth Raum
Discusses how bringing a new baby into a family, through childbirth or adoption, can affect an older sibling, and suggests ways for children to cope with the new baby.
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The new baby at your house
by Joanna Cole
A revised edition of a popular classic combines vivid photographs with clear, supportive text that takes youngsters through the range of feelings experienced by older siblings.
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Our new baby
by Jen Green
Discusses the fun and frustration of coping with being a big brother or sister to a new baby, the disruption to the normal family life, and the sharing of the parents' time, attention, and love.
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Baby on the way
by William Sears
The authors of numerous books on parenting speak to every child expecting a new brother or sister, guiding him or her through the waiting process with reassuring text and warm illustrations.
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What to expect when the new baby comes home
by Heidi Eisenberg Murkoff
Best-selling parenting expert and Angus, the lovable "Answer Dog," return to help toddlers and preschoolers make the transition from only child to older sibling, reassuring children with the same humor, warmth, and fun that can be found in the other titles in this series.
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