Children's Books, Picture Books

7 Books for Older Siblings-to-Be

A new family member is on the way! Change can be exciting. It can also be scary. If the family changes seem unsettling to you, just imagine what it’s like for the little ones. Thankfully, these feelings are normal and there are helpful books to get us ready at any age.

I Am a Big Sister

I Am a Big Sister

By Caroline Jayne Church
Illustrator Caroline Jayne Church

Hardcover $6.99

I Am a Big Brother

I Am a Big Brother

By Caroline Jayne Church
Illustrator Caroline Jayne Church

Hardcover $6.99

These sweet stories with adorable toddler illustrations by Caroline Jayne Church are just right to share with and prepare an older sibling getting ready for an expanding family.

Little Miss, Big Sis (Board Book)

Board Book $8.99

Little Miss, Big Sis (Board Book)

Little Miss, Big Sis (Board Book)

By Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Illustrator Peter H. Reynolds

In Stock Online

Board Book $8.99

From Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Peter H. Reynolds, the creators of Plant a Kiss, comes a charming story about Little Miss, who is about to become a big sis.

From Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Peter H. Reynolds, the creators of Plant a Kiss, comes a charming story about Little Miss, who is about to become a big sis.

Little Big Girl

Hardcover $18.99

Little Big Girl

Little Big Girl

By Claire Keane

In Stock Online

Hardcover $18.99

With warmth and joy, Claire Keane showcases a gorgeous retro-inspired style to tell this tender tale of unconditional sibling love.

With warmth and joy, Claire Keane showcases a gorgeous retro-inspired style to tell this tender tale of unconditional sibling love.

Peter's Chair

Paperback $7.99

Peter's Chair

Peter's Chair

By Ezra Jack Keats

In Stock Online

Paperback $7.99

This is a gentle and reassuring story about sibling rivalry and a perfect gift for any family expecting a new baby.

This is a gentle and reassuring story about sibling rivalry and a perfect gift for any family expecting a new baby.

Dog's First Baby: A Board Book

Board Book $9.99

Dog's First Baby: A Board Book

Dog's First Baby: A Board Book

By Natalie Nelson

In Stock Online

Board Book $9.99

Welcoming a new baby to the family isn’t always easy. When his humans bring home someone new, Dog is determined to sniff out the truth.

Welcoming a new baby to the family isn’t always easy. When his humans bring home someone new, Dog is determined to sniff out the truth.

Cat's First Baby: A Board Book

Board Book $9.99

Cat's First Baby: A Board Book

Cat's First Baby: A Board Book

By Natalie Nelson

In Stock Online

Board Book $9.99

Cat is curious. There’s a new addition to the family, but who exactly is this small being? This new arrival doesn’t meow like a cat, or smell like a cat, or even have a tail like a cat. As Cat investigates, he might just come to appreciate this loud, silly family member. After all, they both enjoy a good catnap.

Cat is curious. There’s a new addition to the family, but who exactly is this small being? This new arrival doesn’t meow like a cat, or smell like a cat, or even have a tail like a cat. As Cat investigates, he might just come to appreciate this loud, silly family member. After all, they both enjoy a good catnap.

For more titles, check out 6 Great Books for Older Siblings!