The baby tree
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Sophie Blackall
After learning that his parents are expecting a baby, a young boy asks several people where babies come from and gets a different answer from each before his parents gently set him straight. Includes advice on answering questions about reproduction.
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Arthur and the baby
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Marc Tolon Brown
Arthur is not sure he is happy about the new baby in the family, but when his sister asks for his help in handling the baby, Arthur feels much better
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There's going to be a baby
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John Burningham
Anticipating the birth of a new sibling, a young child asks numerous questions of his mother and envisions fanciful scenarios about the future. By the two-time Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author of It’s a Secret and illustrated by the Kate Greenaway Medal-winning artist of We're Going on a Bear Hunt.
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Jin Woo
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Eve Bunting
Davey is dubious about having a new adopted brother from Korea, but when he finds out that his parents still love him, he decides that having a baby brother will be fine.
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The new small person
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Lauren Child
Feeling jealous when a new sibling arrives, little Elmore Green becomes frustrated when the "small person" knocks over his things and licks his jelly-bean collection until a special night when their relationship changes. By the award-winning author of the Charlie and Lola series.
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I'm a big brother
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Joanna Cole
A child observes all the things that his new baby brother does and gives all the reasons why he loves being a big brother
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The new baby at your house
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Joanna Cole
Describes the activities and changes involved in having a new baby in the house and the feelings experienced by the older brothers and sisters
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The baby sister
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Tomie DePaola
Follows the story of young Tommy, who reluctantly prepares for the birth of a new baby sister while interacting with his strict Italian grandmother Nana, whom he comes to appreciate during a busy time.
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How to grow a dinosaur by Jill Esbaum A whimsical picture book "guide" for expectant older siblings explains that when new babies "hatch," they will spend most of their time eating, sleeping, roaring and doing other baby things before they are ready for cool big-kid activities, from learning table manners to games of peek-a-boo.
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Not yet, Rose
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Susanna Leonard Hill
While impatiently waiting for the birth of a new baby brother or sister, Rose imagines the things they will do together and how her life will change
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A baby sister for Frances by Russell Hoban When a baby sister arrives, Frances the badger finds a charming way to prove her own importance.
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Angelina's baby sister
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Katharine Holabird
Angelina Ballerina gets mad when her new baby sister is the focus of everyone's attention and no one has time for her!
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Bobo & the new baby by Rebecca Huang A dog who loves his life at the center of his beloved human parents' attentions wonders about how his world is changing when his family welcomes a new human baby.
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I'm not little!
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Alison Inches
Little Shaggy, a fuzzy little monster, is tired of everyone calling him little until his mother brings his new baby sister home and Little Shaggy suddenly misses being the youngest
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We just had a baby
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Stephen Krensky
A toddler must learn how to deal with a new baby in the house
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What a good big brother!
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Diane Wright Landolf
After everyone else in the family does everything they can to calm little Sadie down, it's up to big brother Cameron to take over with his special kisses and loving tummy rub--magically turning his little sister's grimace into a happy grin.
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How to be a baby--by me, the big sister
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Sally Lloyd-Jones
From sucking on pacifiers to eating books, an older sibling shares her vast experience and expertise in a helpful guide to the behavior of babies for other siblings-in-training, enhanced with full-color illustrations and loving words of encouragement.
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When Aidan became a brother
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Kyle Lukoff
"Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby"
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There's a baby in there!
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Dandi Daley Mackall
A four-year-old boy chimpanzee finds it hard to believe that a baby is growing inside Mama's belly
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15 things not to do with a baby
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Margaret McAllister
A girl learns what not to do with her new brother, including sending him to play with an elephant or hanging him from the clothesline, and also what to do
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Lola reads to Leo by Anna McQuinn New big sister Lola can't wait to share her love of reading with just the right books for baby Leo, and even though Mommy and Daddy are busy, they still have time to read to Lola at bedtime.
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Mooshka : a quilt story
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Julie Paschkis
A delightful, intergenerational bedtime story about "Mooshka," a quilt given by a grandmother to her granddaughter. Mooshka was sewn using scraps of fabric from many members of Karla's family. But Mooshka is more than a quilt--it can talk to Karla. Each square tells a different story of her ancestors. But when new baby sister Hannah arrives, Mooshka falls silent. Only when Karla shares Mooshka with her sister does the quilt begin to speak again.
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The littlest Viking by Alexandra Penfold Establishing his reputation as the littlest Viking with the loudest warrior cry and the fiercest set of teeth, young Sven embarks on fun-filled pillaging and plundering rampage before encountering a warrior princess who is both smaller and louder.
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Peter is just a baby
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Marisabina Russo
A big sister relates some of her accomplishments, which her baby brother is far from being able to do.
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Cornelius P. Mud, are you ready for baby?
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Barney Saltzberg
Although everyone else seems thrilled, Cornelius B. Mud is not happy with the arrival of his new sibling, especially since he is stealing all the attention and can't do anything fun, but with time, Cornelius changes his tune and soon realizes that being a big brother can be quite special after all!
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One special day by Lola M. Schaefer A new baby sibling helps young Spencer discover different aspects of his own character when changes in his world make him aware that he is not only strong, funny and brave but also loving and gentle.
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On Mother's lap by Ann Herbert Scott New softly textured, full-color illustrations highlight a new edition of the heartwarming story about little Michael, who discovers that his mother's lap--and her heart--are big enough to accomodate both himself and his baby sister.
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A Song for My Sister
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Lesley Simpson
Mira's birthday wish comes true when her baby sister is born, but the little one spends her first eight days wailing, leaving the family at a loss for a name to announce at her simchat bat until Mira's song during the naming ceremony has an unexpected effect.
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Phoebe and Digger
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Tricia Springstubb
Receiving an engaging toy truck when a new sibling is born, young Phoebe happily occupies herself while her mother attends the baby and is dismayed when a pushy playground bully steals the beloved truck. By the author of What Happened on Fox Street.
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Super Saurus and the egg
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Deborah Underwood
Arnold's imaginary adventures as Super Saurus are interrupted by the arrival of a mysterious egg which could contain a horrible villain for Super Saurus to vanquish or a new baby brother or sister
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Before you were here, mi amor
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Samantha R. Vamos
A loving family prepares for the big day ahead as Papi builds a rocker, Abuela decorates the nursery, and the siblings help pick a baby name in eager anticipation of the new arrival in this colorfully illustrated, bilingual tale.
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Pecan pie baby
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Jacqueline Woodson
When Mama’s pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born, in a heartwarming story for kids adjusting to the idea of a new family member.
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Pumpkin baby
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Jane Yolen
Fearful of what might happen when the new baby arrives, a little girl uses her imagination while visiting a family farm to envision the different personalities of each pumpkin in the patch to see how she would feel if any of them were her sibling.
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Waiting for baby
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Harriet Ziefert
Max does everything he can think of to encourage his new sibling to be born, he talks to mommy's tummy, sings to it, and plays his drum for it, but nothing seems to work . . . until the day Daddy finally takes Mommy to the hospital.
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