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Books on Siblings and New Babies
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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, in a tale by the Newbery Honor-winning author of The Underneath.
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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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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. By the author and illustrator of Happy Birth Day!
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Siblings: You're Stuck With Each Other, So Stick Together
by James J. Crist
In an award-winning series, full-color cartoons and humorous, kid-friendly text teach kids how to make smarter choices about how they behave at home and at school so they stay out of trouble, feel good about themselves and their choices, and get along better with family, friends and teachers.
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Best-ever Big Sister: A Lift-the-Flap Book
by Karen Katz
Celebrates the accomplishments of an older sister who can do things her new baby sibling cannot, such as eat with a fork, sleep in a real bed, poop on a potty, and ride a trike.
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What a Good Big Brother!
by Diane Wright Landolf
After everyone else in the family does everything they can to calm little Sadie down, it's up to big brother Cameron to take over with his special kisses and loving tummy rub--magically turning his little sister's grimace into a happy grin.
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Pecan Pie Baby
by Jacqueline Woodson
When Mama’s pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born, in a heartwarming story for kids adjusting to the idea of a new family member.
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Now I'm Big
by Margaret Miller
A group of children reflect on the things they did as babies as opposed to the things they are able to do now that they are a little older and bigger.
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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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The New Small Person
by Lauren Child
Feeling jealous when a new sibling arrives, little Elmore Green becomes frustrated when the "small person" knocks over his things and licks his jelly-bean collection until a special night when their relationship changes. By the award-winning author of the Charlie and Lola series.
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