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Brandon and the Baby

Brian Pinkney - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

Caldecott Honor-winning artist and Coretta Scott King Award winner Brian Pinkney explores sibling rivalry with humor, love, and emotional depth in this action-packed story about Brandon and his new baby brother. Perfect for readers of Julius, the Baby of the World, by Kevin Henkes, as well...
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Shhh! The Baby's Asleep

JaNay Brown-Wood - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

Baby is finally asleep. But everyone is much too noisy! Can Mom, Daddy, Grammy, Pop Pop, Shae, Dante, Rover the dog, and even the neighbor keep quiet? Of course Baby is eventually awakened. But one savvy little narrator knows just the way to make his baby sister fall back asleep: by reading...
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The Way We Say Hello

Andrea Denish - Starry Forest Books
Format: Hardcover

From author Andrea Denish and illustrator BlueBean comes a touching story about new siblings, greetings, languages, and love.A young child searches for the best way to welcome a new baby to their family as they ask, "A special day. A special place. How will you greet a special face?"...
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There's Going to be a Baby

John Burningham - Walker Books Ltd
Format: Book

From two of the world's best-loved picture-book creators, an absolute gem for new-siblings-to-be. When is the baby coming? What will we call it? What will the baby do? We don't really need the baby, do we? As the arrival of a new sibling draws nearer, the questions that stream through...
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Double Trouble for Anna Hibiscus

Atinuke - Kane Miller
Format: Print book

Anna Hibiscus welcomes not one but two new baby brothers in her latest picture book. It's going to be a big adjustment for everyone, especially Anna Hibiscus. Luckily, her family knows that while two babies mean double the trouble, it also means double the love.
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How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister

Sally Lloyd-Jones - Schwartz & Wade Books
Format: Print book

The New York Times praised this best-selling picture book as "adorable, original, well-illustrated and fabulous." In this first book in the How-To Series (which includes How To Get Married and How to Get a Job) , the know-it-all big sister narrator tells...
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Bye-Bye Baby Brother!

Sheena Dempsey - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

For every older sibling who has ever thought, "Hey, what about me?" and every parent who has ever used those magic words, "Just give me one minute."Ruby loves nothing more than playing, especially with Mom. But Mom is always so busy with Oliver, Ruby’s baby brother...
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Iris and Walter and Baby Rose

Elissa Haden Guest

Iris thought that having a baby sister would be just like playing with a doll. But newborn Baby Rose is a crabby cake. She fusses and cries and wails so much that Iris decides she needs a new baby sister. But with a little help from her family and her best friend, Wa
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Naming Ceremony

Seina Wedlick - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A sweet sibling story all about making family traditions your own - perfect for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name and Welcome to the Party. Today's the day! It's Baby Sister's naming ceremony, and big sister Amira could not be more excited. She has the perfect name picked...
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Little Brother Pumpkin Head

Lucia Panzieri - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

A boy has a little brother on the way. His mother is eating much pumpkin - pumpkin soup, pumpkin dumplings, pumpkin ravioli and pumpkin pie. At first the boy is happy to think that this pumpkin diet will give his new baby brother red hair, which the boy is very fond of. Then the boy has a nightmare...
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The Boss Baby

Marla Frazee - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

From the moment the baby arrived, it was obvious that he was the boss. The boss baby is used to getting his way--drinks made to order 24/7, his private jet plane, and meetings around the clock. But when his demands aren't getting proper responses, he has to go to new lengths to achieve...
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Charlie and the New Baby

Ree Drummond - Harper
Format: Hardcover

Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Charlie the Ranch Dog, and her lovable hound are back in Charlie and the New Baby. With expressive illustrations by Diane deGroat, a new delicious recipe from Ree Drummond, and the hilarious antics of Charlie, this...
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King Baby

Kate Beaton - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: Print book

All hail King Baby! He greets his adoring public with giggles and wiggles and coos, posing for photos and allowing hugs and kisses. But this royal ruler also has many demands, and when his subjects can't quite keep up, King Baby takes matters into his own tiny hands. Created by Kate Beaton,...
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Julius, the Baby of the World

Kevin Henkes - Greenwillow Books
Format: Print book

Lilly is convinced that the arrival of her new baby brother is the worst thing that has happened in their house, until Cousin Garland comes to visit.
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My Brother the Duck:

Pat Zietlow Miller - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

A new sibling book with humor, heart, and a dash of the scientific process sure to delight young readers.Is Stella's new baby brother a duck? All the evidence seems to be pointing in that direction, but Stella knows that scientists can't just wing it. Further research is definitely...
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Peter's Chair

Ezra Jack Keats - Viking Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition
Format: Hardcover

Generations of children have read, re-read, and loved Ezra Jack Keats?s award-winning, classic stories about Peter and his neighborhood friends. Now, for the first time, Peter?s Chair, A Letter to Amy, and Goggles! are available in paperback exclusively from Puffin.?A more charming or contemporary...
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Lola Reads to Leo

Anna McQuinn - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

We all know how much Lola loves books. In this third book in the Lola series (LOLA AT THE LIBRARY and LOLA LOVES STORIES), Lola has a new baby brother and she can’t wait to share her love of reading with him. Lola gets ready for little Leo’s arrival by reading books about brothers...
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The Twins' Little Sister

Hyewon Yum - Frances Foster Books
Format: Hardcover

In The Twins' Little Sister by award-winning picture book author Hyewon Yum, being twins means having two of almost everything: two twin beds, two polka-dot dresses, two dolls. But these two little girls have only one mom. This is a big problem. Soon there will be an even bigger...
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Pecan Pie Baby

Jacqueline Woodson - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Gia is tired of hearing about the new baby. It hasn't even been born yet, but everyone, even her friends, seem fixated on it. Gia thinks things are fine just the way they are! And she's worried: if the baby's such a big deal now, what's going to happen to Gia's nice,...
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But I Wanted a Baby Brother!

Kate Feiffer - ‎Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books; Illustrated edition
Format: Hardcover

Oliver is thrilled that his mother is expecting a baby and convinced that his new sibling will be the brother of his dreams. Imagine his shock and disappointment when a little sister shows up instead! Oliver is determined to do what it takes to find a boy baby - even if that means...
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Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth!

Sarah Weeks - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

Sophie Peterman is here to tell you the truth about babies. Babies are not sweet. Babies are not precious. Babies are not cute. Babies are... What, you thought she'd just give it away? Well, here's a hint: It's not pretty!
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Henry's First-Moon Birthday

Lenore Look - Atheneum Books for Young Readers; 1st edition
Format: Print book

Jenny's baby brother Henry is having his one-month birthday -- his first-moon, as it's called in Chinese. And even though Jenny's sure he doesn't deserve it -- all Henry does is sleep, eat, and cry -- there's a big celebration planned for him. Together, Jenny and her grandma...
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Will It Be a Baby Brother?

Eve Bunting - Boyds Mills Press
Format: Hardcover

A baby is on the way. Edwards mom is having a baby and everyone is excited. There is so much to do and so many things to think about. What will the babys name be? What will the baby wear? Most important of all - will it be a boy or a girl? Edward wants a baby brother. He waits and wonders...
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Big Brother Peanut Butter

Terry Border - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover

From the creator of Peanut Butter & Cupcake comes a story about becoming a big sibling, with plenty of love to spread around.Peanut Butter's mom has a bun in the oven, and Peanut Butter is going to be a big brother! He's pretty excited, but also a little bit scared. Just what...
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Roly Poly

Mem Fox - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

Roly Poly the polar bear gets a little brother he did not ask for, in this charming story about sibling rivalry and the bonds of family from the beloved picture book creators of Time for Bed, Mem Fox and Jane Dyer.Roly Poly the polar bear loves being an only child. His bed is only...
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The New Baby

Mercer Mayer - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

Mercer Mayer's Little Critter has a brand-new baby sister in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's rocking her to sleep, helping change diapers, or pushing the stroller, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to help a soon-to-be...
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Brand-New Baby Blues

Kathi Appelt - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

The good ol days are over.Its official, its the news!With my brand-new baby brothercame the brand-new baby blues!When a new baby wears her old pajamas, sleeps in her old bed, and seems to get all her parents attention, a girls bound to sing the blues. Is there anything a baby brother can do to change...
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Splat and the New Baby

ROB SCOTTON - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Rob Scotton is back with a brand-new jacketed hardcover Splat the Cat adventure. Join Splat as he finds out he's going to be a big brother - to a surprising little guest!Splat the Cat can't wait to be a big brother. So when his mom brings...
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Little Miss, Big Sis

Amy Krouse Rosenthal - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of I Wish You More, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, this is the perfect book for children expecting a new sibling.The big news is this: Little Miss becomes a big sis! Little Miss learns the wonders of becoming a big sister as she and her family celebrate...
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Wolfie the bunny

Ame Dyckman - Little

When her parents find a baby wolf on their doorstep and decide to raise him as their own, Dot is certain he will eat them all up until a surprising encounter with a bear brings them closer together.
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This Old Dog

Martha Brockenbrough - Levine Querido
Format: Hardcover

When so much of the world is new, you want to go slowly. to stop and enjoy everything; hills to roll down, perfect-sized rocks, trees that seem to whisper their thoughts. It's the same when you're much, much older, and every time 'round the seasons seems precious. Yet the folks...
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Waiting to Welcome: A New Baby Story from West Africa (King of Scars Duology, 51)

Samantha Cleaver - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

Readers are invited to a joyous cultural celebration full of delicious food, laughter, and love in Samantha Cleaver and Reuben Nantogmah's charming picture book, adorably brought to life by debut illustrator Bri Marie McNish. In Ghana and some other west African countries, when a baby...
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