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Books About a New Sibling

Last updated: November 24, 2025

Adjusting to a new brother or sister can be tough. A new baby sounds like a great idea, but once the squalling bundle comes home, it can be a different story! These books face the issue head-on with humor and a knowing wisdom. For more family-themed books and books for the youngest readers, check out our lists of Books About Families and Best Books for Babies and Toddlers.

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Behold! A Baby

age 3+

Big brother finds special role in funny new-sibling book.

Stephanie Watson Picture Book (2015)
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Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo book cover: A big-eyed brown buffalo stares at a small, big-eyed, tan creature beneath white title letters
BOOK

Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo

age 3+

A brand-new buffalo rocks his sib's life in charming style.

Bess Kalb Picture Book (2025)
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The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn's Great Big Wish book cover: A small pink unicorn stands in the hand of a dark-skinned person
BOOK

The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn's Great Big Wish

age 3+

A tiny unicorn learns about perspective in delightful story.

Shawn Harris Picture Book (2025)
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BOOK

Use Your Words, Sophie

age 3+

Charming tale of language, welcoming new sibling.

Rosemary Wells Picture Book (2015)
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BOOK

Wolfie the Bunny

age 3+

A fresh and funny take on new baby in the house.

Ame Dyckman Picture Book (2015)
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Gwendolyn Grace

age 4+

Bouncy big sis learns to tone down noise for new baby.

Katherine Hannigan Picture Book (2015)
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BOOK

Lazy Little Loafers

age 4+

Witty take on babies by one disgruntled big sis.

Susan Orlean Picture Book (2008)
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BOOK

Little Miss, Big Sis

age 4+

Big sis loves little sis in sweet new-sibling tale.

Amy Krouse Rosenthal Picture Book (2015)
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BOOK

Mail Harry to the Moon!

age 4+

Humorous take on a big sibling's jealous feelings.

Robie H. Harris Family Life (2008)
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BOOK

Welcome to the Big Kids Club: What Every Older Sibling Needs to Know!

age 4+

Factual, funny info book for big kids is full of warmth.

Chelsea Clinton Picture Book (2022)
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The Year of the Baby: Anna Wang, Book 2

age 6+

Sweet tale of adopted sibling and her loving older sister.

Andrea Cheng Family Life (2013)
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A child gazing at the moon.
BOOK

Oh, Sal

age 8+

Wonderful chapter book about new-sibling emotions.

Kevin Henkes Emotions (2022)
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