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Picture Books Library < Experiences < New Baby
Picture books about New Baby from the Little Parachutes reviews library

Books to help children who are coming to terms with a new baby in the family. Some titles tackle the subject of jealousy, others explain pregnancy, childbirth and baby care in a way that young children can understand.

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Let’s Talk About the Birds and the Bees

A bright, colourful and informative book that provides a wealth of information about growing up, puberty, reproduction and parenting. A great reference book for any family book shelf!

Categories: Facts of Life, New Baby, Wanting to be Grown Up
Tags: families, growing up, having babies, puberty, sex

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There’s Going to Be a Baby

There's Going to Be a BabyPrepares a child for the birth of a sibling, guiding a young reader through the excitement of pregnancy towards the birth of a brother or sister to love.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: brother, mother, sister

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My Sister is an Alien

My Sister is an AlienThis book would be a good choice for a child who is getting to grips with the birth of a brother or sister. It cleverly addresses the confusion children may sometimes feel about whether or not their new sibling is a permanent fixture in the household!

Categories: New Baby
Tags: brother, sister

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There’s a House Inside My Mummy

There's a House Inside My MummyProviding a reassuring introduction to pregnancy and child birth for the very young.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: brother, facts of life, sister

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Ever So Ever So

Ever So Ever SoThis book may help to explore disgruntled feelings between an older sister and a new baby arriving home. It is hard to accept the adoration and attention mum and dad are giving to new baby sister Susan.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: anger, brother, father, jealousy, mother, sibling rivalry

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How Are Babies Made? (Flip Flap)

How are babies made?A good choice for a child who is curious about how babies are made, how they grow inside their mother, and what happens when they are born. It is factually accurate but also simple enough for very young children and is not sexually explicit.

Categories: Facts of Life, New Baby
Tags: brother, facts of life, mother, sister

Arabella and the Magic Pencil

Arabella and the Magic PencilAcknowledges that a new baby in the house can mean big changes, but these changes can be positive ones (although a period of adjustment is needed)

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Curiosity & Creativity, New Baby
Tags: anger, brother, change, jealousy, sibling rivalry, transition

Prince Preemie: A Tale of a Tiny Puppy Who Arrives Early

Prince Preemie: A Tale of a Tiny Puppy Who Arrives EarlyThis story provides a mildly abstract way of explaining the arrival of a premature baby to a child. It may help the young reader to understand that pregnancies don’t always go to plan, and a very early baby may need a lot of special care in hospital, instead of being able to come straight home. It may also be of interest to a child who was a premature baby him/herself.

Categories: New Baby

No, Baby, No

NoA good choice for an older sibling to set expectations of what it is like to have a baby in the household. Featuring a multi-cultural family.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: brother, diversity, multicultural, sister

It’s Not Fair!

It's Not Fair!Children with a baby brother or sister may identify with this story, which acknowledges the advantages and disadvantages of being the older sibling.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Gratitude, New Baby, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: brother, emotions, jealousy, sibling rivalry, sister

Our Stripy Baby

Our Stripy BabyEncourages children to accept the fact that everyone is different. This book may help a child who is struggling to come to terms with having a sibling with special needs.

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Disabilities, New Baby
Tags: behaviour, brother, diversity, sibling rivalry, sister

The Perfect Baby

The Perfect BabyIt may help an older sibling cope with the bringing home of a new baby.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: brother, jealousy, sister

Our Baby Inside

Our Baby InsideA positive yet realistic view of what it's like to have a baby - explaining to children where they come from.

Categories: Facts of Life, New Baby
Tags: brother, sister

When the World Was Waiting for You

When the World Was Waiting for YouUnderstanding and celebrating the arrival of a new baby.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: brother, sister

Wilbie’s Gift

Wilbie's GiftAcknowledging some common uncertainties a child may have associated with a new baby in the house.

Categories: Gratitude, Kindness, New Baby, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: brother, poverty, sibling rivalry, sister

Our New Baby

Our New BabyA positive, fun introduction to the arrival of a new baby for very young children

Categories: New Baby
Tags: brother, jealousy

My Baby Sister

My Baby SisterAcknowledging that children may feel jealous of new siblings at first, but promoting their acceptance. May also comfort a child who is nervous about a loved one going to hospital.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: jealousy, sister

Where Did That Baby Come From?

Where Did That Baby Come From?The book reflects the frustration of the toddler in a sympathetic way at the presence of a new sibling and the pictures present plenty to talk about and laugh at with a young child as you go through the tale.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: brother, emotions, jealousy, sister

The New Baby

The New Baby (Usborne First Experiences)Describing the arrival of a new baby in a positive way.

Categories: New Baby

Topsy and Tim: The New Baby

Topsy and Tim: The New BabyA positive yet realistic view of what it's like to have a new baby sibling. Acknowledges that children often feel jealous when a new sibling arrives.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: brother, jealousy

Not Me!

For Everyone To ShareThis book presents a slightly different view of an older sibling's attitude to his younger brother. A lovely book for demonstrating the special relationship that can exist between two brothers.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: brother, sibling rivalry

We’ll Paint the Octopus Red

We'll Paint the Octopus RedA positive story about the developing relationship between a child and her baby brother, who has Down's syndrome.

Categories: Disabilities, New Baby
Tags: brother, Down's syndrome

There’s an Ouch in my Pouch!

There's an Ouch in my Pouch!Gently explains to an older sibling that they are not 'being replaced' by a new baby, and their parents will love them just as much.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: jealousy, sibling rivalry, sister

Sophie and the New Baby

Sophie and the New Baby

Categories: New Baby
Tags: jealousy

Do You Still Love Me?

Do You Still Love Me?This could help a child overcome feelings of jealousy and learn to become friends with someone they may have seen as a rival. It could also help a child cope with their feelings when a new baby comes into the family.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: cat, dog, friends, jealousy, sibling rivalry

That’s Mine

That's MineNew Baby/Sibling Rivalry/Parent's Attention

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, New Baby
Tags: jealousy, sharing, sibling rivalry, sister

My Little Brother

My Little BrotherPromoting tolerance between siblings.

Categories: Gratitude, New Baby, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: brother, sibling rivalry

Share!

Share!This book may help to explore disgruntled feelings between an older and a younger baby sibling who at about 6 months is starting to want to play with their toys and things. It is hard to share everything and resentment can build up inside.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, New Baby
Tags: brother, co-operation, sharing, sibling rivalry, sister

Henry Helps with the Baby

Henry Helps with the Baby

Categories: New Baby, Tidiness & Helping Out
Tags: co-operation, sibling rivalry, sister

Mummy, Mummy, What’s In your Tummy?

Mummy

Categories: New Baby
Tags: mother

Just Like You Did

Just Like You DidAcknowledging feelings of anxiety or jealousy that can sometimes come up when a new baby arrives. Reassuring children that despite the fact life has changed, they are still special and loved by their parents.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: anger, brother, emotions, growing up, jealousy, sibling rivalry

You’re All My Favourite

You're All My FavouriteReassuring a child their parents love them and their siblings equally.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: brother, emotions, jealousy, sharing, sibling rivalry, sister

Baby on Board

Baby on BoardA good starting point to discuss the facts of life with young children. May help to set expectations of how a mother's pregnancy will change life for an older sibling.

Categories: Facts of Life, New Baby
Tags: brother, facts of life, sister

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