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home >> kids' beat >> collections >> New Baby click here for a word doc Is there a new addition to your family coming? Find books here on how some of our young friends have dealt with a new baby sister or brother! (click on the title to go to the catalog)
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Picture Books When the New Baby Comes, I’m Moving Out Alexander, Martha G Oliver is going to be a big brother, and doesn't like the idea one bit. JE ALEXANDER
Nobody Asked Me If I Wanted a Baby Sister Alexander, Martha G Resenting the attention and praise lavished on his new baby sister, Oliver tries to give her away to several people in the neighborhood. JE ALEXANDER
Aliki A mother welcomes her newborn infant, and tells what life will be like as the child grows older. JE ALIKI
Anholt, Laurence Sophie waits through the seasons of the year for her sibling to be born and then experiences mixed feelings about the new baby. JE ANHOLT ^^ back to the top ^^ Appelt, Kathi The members of a family celebrate the arrival of a new baby. JE APPELT
Barfburger Baby, I Was Here First! Danziger, Paula When his newborn brother comes home, five-year-old Jonathon doesn't understand what all the fuss is about. Daniel is just smelly, drooly, and burpy. JE DANZIGER
Cole, Joanna A sister enumerates the joys of welcoming a new baby to the family and the advantages of already being "big." JE COLE
Gregory, Valiska Everything Shirley's new baby brother, Stanley, does is wonderful. Wonderful, that is, to everyone except for Shirley. What's so special about a baby that looks like a prune, has legs like a turkey, and drools? JE GREGORY
Guthrie, Woody The beloved song by the legendary folk singer is adapted to this picture book that provides an imaginative answer to the oft-asked question of "Where do babies come from?" JE GUTHRIE
Gutman, Anne Lisa the dog is not pleased about the impending arrival of a new sibling. "My mom has been pregnant for a very long time, and I am tired of it.- She's too fat to play on the seesaw with me. There's a baby in her belly, and I don't like it!" JE GUTMAN ^^ back to the top ^^ Henson, Heather A family makes
preparations, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the angel who will come up the
mountain bringing a new baby.
James, Simon During her pregnancy, Mrs. Brains reads aloud and plays music and language CDs to "the baby inside her tummy." The day after she and her husband bring Baby Brains home from the hospital, the newborn reads the paper, fixes the car and announces he wants to go to school. JE JAMES
Love That Baby! : a Book About Babies for New
Brothers, Sisters, Cousins, and Friends
Divided into topics such as Wide-Awake Baby, Baby Cries, and Baby Games, the book offers quick takes, simple observations, and helpful advice in a reassuring manner. JE LASKY
Lobel, Gillian Little Fox is the center of Daddy's world--that is until Baby Fox is born. Equal parts tender and hilarious, this irresistible story is certain to resonate with any child who has needed to make room in his family--and in his heart--for a new sibling. JE LOBEL
Lund, Deb A lot of exciting things happened while this little girl was waiting to be born. Mama's belly was so big Daddy had to lean over to give hugs. JE LUND
Newman, Marjorie Tom is having trouble accepting his new baby brother. He has to share everything - his parents, his crib, his world! JE NEWMAN
The White Swan Express : A Story About Adoption Okimoto, Jean Davies Across North America, people in four different homes prepare for a special trip to China, while four baby girls in China await their new adoptive parents. JE OKIMOTO ^^ back to the top ^^ Penn, Audrey In this tender sequel to the bestseller and children's classic "The Kissing Hand," Penn provides a heartwarming story, perfect for families who are adjusting to all the changes new members can bring! JE PENN
Benny and Beautiful Baby Delilah Van Leeuwen, Jean Benny is not pleased when his new baby sister, Delilah, arrives at his house. JE VAN LEEUWEN
Offers an excellent way of introducing the subject of a new brother or sister- Addresses the importance of treating people as you wish to be treated yourself- Teaches the valuable lesson of sharing with others. JE WHITE
Williams, Karen Lynn After many futile attempts to plant a tree in honor of his new baby sister, a young Haitian boy discovers the perfect solution. ^^ back to the top ^^ Early Readers Capucilli, Alyssa Satin Biscuit the puppy is excited to meet the new baby in the house. But the baby is sleeping, so Biscuit must be patient--and quiet. JE-R CAPUCILLI
Packard, Mary A boy is a little jealous of his new baby brother until mommy gives him a hug and the new baby gives him a smile. JE-R PACKARD
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