Best Books- New sibling
Having a second child can often be much more emotional than the first time around. Worries about how eldest children will cope with the new arrival is normal. Worrying that you couldn’t possibly love a second child as much as you love your first is also normal (but i can promise you that you will). For us we found books a beautiful way of teaching Maisie about what was happening inside my tummy and what changes would be soon to come. Having a newborn in the house is'n’t all fun and games and sometimes siblings are disappointed when their babies aren’t magically born with the ability to run and jump and play with them. Ive listed below the books we found most helpful. Each explores a different aspect of the journey and is a great way to teach your first little love what to expect in the coming months.
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Waiting for Baby
When you're small, waiting for anything can seem to take a lifetime, especially when it's a baby! There is so much to sort out for the new arrival - clothes, toys and a place to sleep. A new addition to any family is exciting, but the experience can also be worrying and confusing for siblings. Coping with the new situations and emotions that arise can be very challenging. This series deals with the anticipation of waiting for the new baby, the excitement of the arrival itself, and the beginnings of the special relationship that develops between siblings. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child
There’s a house inside Mummy
This one was a personal fave of mine and a real tear jerker (i blamed pregnancy hormones of course).
There's a house inside my mummy
Where my little brother grows,
or maybe it's my little sister
No one really knows.
A gentle and tender story of a little boy waiting for his new brother or sister to arrive. Told with humour and a simple rhyming text, this is the perfect picture book for all expectant brothers and sisters.
My New Baby
There is so much to find out when a baby is born! What does it smell like? When will it walk? When does it sleep, and what does it like to eat? A new addition to any family is exciting, but the experience can also be worrying and confusing for siblings. This book helps guide conversations between parents and their toddlers to ease worries before the new arrival is born.
Hello in there
This oversized interactive book is a heartfelt look at the wonder and excitement of waiting . . . and waiting . . . and waiting for a new sibling to arrive. The charming protagonist is so eager to step into her role as a big sister that she’s starting early!
I Am a Big Sister
With the arrival of a new baby comes many transitions, and big sisters may need a little extra tender loving care to adjust to a new family situation. This sweet story with adorable illustrations is just right to share with a first time big sister getting ready for an expanding family.
I Am a Big Brother
With the arrival of a new baby comes many transitions, and big brothers may need a little extra tender loving care to adjust to a new family situation. This sweet story with adorable illustrations is just right to share with a first time big brother getting ready for an expanding family.
Personalised keepsake book
A heartwarming personalised book about becoming a big brother or sister, that reassures a child that there's always enough love to go around. This is a tear jerker and a much treasured book in our home.
