New brother or sister
Books are a great way of preparing a toddler or younger child for the a new sibling, or to help them understand and connect with a new arrival.
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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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The Baby's Catalogue
Author: Janet and Allan Ahlberg
Reading age: 3+
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The Baby's Catalogue
Author: Janet and Allan Ahlberg
Interest level:
Reading age: 3+
This book's packed with lots of baby pictures and baby items. It's great for learning and making up stories - this fantastic book …
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I'm Big Now
Author: Anthea Simmons Illustrator: Georgie Birkett
Interest level: 2-5
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I'm Big Now
Author: Anthea Simmons Illustrator: Georgie Birkett
Interest level: 2-5
Reading age:
When her little brother is born, a little girl realises she is no longer the baby!
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My Sister is an Alien
Author: Rachel Bright
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 7+
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My Sister is an Alien
Author: Rachel Bright
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 7+
Alfie's new baby sister, Ruby, looks, sounds and smells like an alien. Alfie is convinced she often cries for home. He decides to …
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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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Lulu Reads to Zeki
Author: Anna McQuinn Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
Interest level: 0+
Reading age: 4+
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Lulu Reads to Zeki
Author: Anna McQuinn Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
Interest level: 0+
Reading age: 4+
Lulu has a new baby brother - little Zeki, who sleeps a lot and cries a lot too. Luckily, Lulu has a book for every situation. So …
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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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Waiting for Baby
Author: Rachel Fuller
Reading age: 3+
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Waiting for Baby
Author: Rachel Fuller
Interest level:
Reading age: 3+
This gentle book deals with the anticipation of waiting for a new baby.
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Just Because
Author: Rebecca Elliott
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
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Just Because
Author: Rebecca Elliott
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
This uplifting book focuses on a sibling relationship, as a little boy affectionately describes his older sister
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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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Za-za's Baby Brother
Author: Lucy Cousins
Reading age: 5+
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Za-za's Baby Brother
Author: Lucy Cousins
Interest level:
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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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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Miffy and the New Baby
Author: Dick Bruna Translator: Tony Mitton
Interest level: 2-5
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Miffy and the New Baby
Author: Dick Bruna Translator: Tony Mitton
Interest level: 2-5
Reading age:
Miffy's mummy and daddy have some very exciting news, Miffy is going to be a big sister!
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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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Spot's Baby Sister
Author: Eric Hill
Interest level: 1+
Reading age: 4+
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Spot's Baby Sister
Author: Eric Hill
Interest level: 1+
Reading age: 4+
Spot and his friends play with his new sister, Susie.
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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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You and Me
Author: Rachel Fuller
Reading age: 4+
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You and Me
Author: Rachel Fuller
Interest level:
Reading age: 4+
Explore and talk about what will change when a new baby arrives
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