8 Books About a New Sibling (to Help When There's a New Baby in the House!)

POPSUGAR Photography | Maria del Rio
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How can you ease your child into the idea of having a younger sibling? Our friends at Common Sense share their story.

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.

01
Use Your Words, Sophie
Viking

Use Your Words, Sophie

$14 – Amazon

Charming tale of language, welcoming new sibling.

02
Wolfie the Bunny
Little Brown Books for Young Readers

Wolfie the Bunny

$13 – Amazon

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

03
Behold! A Baby
Bloomsbury Children's Books

Behold! A Baby

$17 – Amazon

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

04
Gwendolyn Grace
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Gwendolyn Grace

$16 – Amazon

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

05
Lazy Little Loafers
Abrams Books for Young Readers

Lazy Little Loafers

Witty take on babies by one disgruntled big sis.

06
Little Miss, Big Sis
Harper

Little Miss, Big Sis

$14 – Amazon

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

08
The Year of the Baby: Anna Wang, Book 2
Houghton Mifflin Children's Books

The Year of the Baby: Anna Wang, Book 2

$6 – Amazon

Sweet tale of adopted sibling and her loving older sister.