Becoming a big sibling
It can be a confusing time for children when they find out there's going to be a new addition to the family - from understanding what pregnancy is right through to trying to work out what will happen when their baby sibling arrives.
These books explore all those issues, from what takes place when someone finds out that they're expecting to the thorny issue of sibling rivalry.
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There's a House Inside My Mummy
Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Vanessa Cabban
Interest level: 2-7
Reading age: 6+
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There's a House Inside My Mummy
Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Vanessa Cabban
Interest level: 2-7
Reading age: 6+
This is just the book to explain to inquisitive children what going on inside mum during pregnancy.
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Waiting for Baby
Author: Rachel Fuller
Interest level: 6 months+
Reading age: 3+
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Waiting for Baby
Author: Rachel Fuller
Interest level: 6 months+
Reading age: 3+
This gentle book deals with the anticipation of waiting for a new baby.
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There's Going to be a Baby
Author: John Burningham Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 6+
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There's Going to be a Baby
Author: John Burningham Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 6+
A mother tells her little boy that ‘there’s going to be a baby’, but the little boy doesn’t like the sound of this – he doesn’t th…
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Little Frog's Tadpole Trouble
Author: Tatyana Feeney
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 5+
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Little Frog's Tadpole Trouble
Author: Tatyana Feeney
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 5+
Simple, but wonderfully expressive, detailed line drawings, and a green froggy font add additional layers of humour to t…
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Boris Babysits
Author: Sam Lloyd
Interest level: 0-3
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Boris Babysits
Author: Sam Lloyd
Interest level: 0-3
Reading age:
Join Boris as he tries his best to look after monster baby when monster mummy takes a trip to the shops. Kids will love this book …
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The New Small Person
Author: Lauren Child
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
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The New Small Person
Author: Lauren Child
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
An endearingly funny story, featuring Lauren Child's heart-warming illustrations, about the arrival of a new sibling and the havoc…
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Lulu and the Noisy Baby
Author: Camilla Reid Illustrator: Ailie Busby
Interest level: 1+
Reading age: 4+
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Lulu and the Noisy Baby
Author: Camilla Reid Illustrator: Ailie Busby
Interest level: 1+
Reading age: 4+
Mummy and daddy have some great news for Lulu - she is going to be a big sister! This is an absolutely adorable book about adaptin…
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15 Things Not to Do With a Baby
Author: Margaret McAllister Illustrator: Holly Sterling
Interest level: 2-5
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15 Things Not to Do With a Baby
Author: Margaret McAllister Illustrator: Holly Sterling
Interest level: 2-5
Reading age:
A simple and sweet little idea that will make tots who have new baby siblings really giggle.
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Za-za's Baby Brother
Author: Lucy Cousins
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 5+
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Za-za's Baby Brother
Author: Lucy Cousins
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 5+
When Za-za's mum has a baby, it's hard for Za-za not to feel left out.
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Lion Practice
Author: Emma Carlisle
Interest level: 0-5
Reading age: 0-5
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Lion Practice
Author: Emma Carlisle
Interest level: 0-5
Reading age: 0-5
Laura goes to long and noisry lengths to remind her mum and dad she's still there after a new sibling arrives on the scene.
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Baby Ruby Bawled
Author: Malaika Rose Stanley Illustrator: Ken Wilson-Max
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 7+
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Baby Ruby Bawled
Author: Malaika Rose Stanley Illustrator: Ken Wilson-Max
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 7+
Theo loves his baby sister Ruby who is happy as long as she is awake and being entertained. But Ruby simply will not sleep: not at…
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Albert and Little Henry
Author: Jez Alborough
Interest level: 4+
Reading age: 6+
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Albert and Little Henry
Author: Jez Alborough
Interest level: 4+
Reading age: 6+
Henry starts to feel left out and ignored when a new baby sibling arrives at home.
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Wolfie the Bunny
Author: Ame Dyckman Illustrator: Zachariah O’Hora
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 5
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Wolfie the Bunny
Author: Ame Dyckman Illustrator: Zachariah O’Hora
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 5
Dot the bunny does not want a little brother – especially if that brother is a wolf! This book is an absolute delight to rea…
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A Welcome Song for Baby
Author: Marsha Diane Arnold Illustrator: Sophie Allsopp
Interest level: 3-5
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A Welcome Song for Baby
Author: Marsha Diane Arnold Illustrator: Sophie Allsopp
Interest level: 3-5
Reading age:
This reassuring, sensitively illustrated story celebrates the milestones of pregnancy as the seasons pass, foregrounding the natur…
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Stupid Baby
Author: Stephanie Blake
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 6+
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Stupid Baby
Author: Stephanie Blake
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 6+
There is a new baby in Simon’s family, and Simon is not pleased. He wants to know when the stupid baby is going back to the …
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Catch That Egg!
Author: Lucy Rowland and Anna Chernyshova
Interest level: 4-6
Reading age: 5+
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Catch That Egg!
Author: Lucy Rowland and Anna Chernyshova
Interest level: 4-6
Reading age: 5+
Floppit is a bunny with very big, bouncy feet. Unfortunately, he is just too boisterous for his friends looking after little ones.…
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I'm Big Now
Author: Anthea Simmons Illustrator: Georgie Birkett
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 4+
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I'm Big Now
Author: Anthea Simmons Illustrator: Georgie Birkett
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 4+
When her little brother is born, a little girl realises she is no longer the baby!
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The New Baby and Me!
Author: Christine Kidney Illustrator: Hoda Haddadi
Interest level: 2-5
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The New Baby and Me!
Author: Christine Kidney Illustrator: Hoda Haddadi
Interest level: 2-5
Reading age:
This joyful picture book beautifully celebrates the birth of a child and highlights the importance of recognising everyone’s uniqu…
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