New Baby Booklist

This booklist was contributed byAppleton Public Library Children's Services Staff, 6/08 

Story Books

Angelina's Baby Sister by Katharine Holabird(2000)Angelina's excitement over the arrival of a new baby turns to jealousy when her little sister becomes the center of attention.

Arthur's Baby by Marc Tolon Brown(1998)Arthur isn't 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.

A Baby for Grace by Ian Whybrow(1997)When her parents bring home their new baby, Grace must adjust to a new presence in the household.

Baby in the House by David Marx(2000)Eve is not sure how she feels when a new baby arrives in the house, but she soon learns that being a sister can be fun.

The Baby Sister by Tomie DePaola(1996)When he learns that his mother is going to have a baby, Tommy is very excited and hopes that the baby will be a sister.

Benny & Beautiful Baby Delilah by Jean Van Leeuwen(2006)Benny is not pleased when his new baby sister, Delilah, arrives at his house.

Benny and the Binky by Barbro Lindgren(2002)One morning, Benny awakens to find a bassinett is lying next to him. Finally, Benny has a brother!

Big Sister Dora by Alison Inches(2005)

Darcy and Gran Don't Like Babies by Jane Cutler(1993)Darcy and Gran are not happy about the idea of a new baby coming, but they change their minds after the birth.

Ellen and Penguin and the New Baby by Clara Vulliamy(1996)Ellen and her stuffed toy, Penguin, have difficulty adjusting to a new baby brother.

Franklin's Baby Sister by Paulette Bourgeois(2000)

Froggy's Baby Sister by Jonathan London(2003)Froggy hoped for a brother to play with so he is disappointed with his new baby sister, Pollywogilina, but only until she is old enough to start learning from her big brother.

Geraldine's Baby Brother by Holly Keller(1994)Geraldine resents all the attention her baby brother gets, until she spends some time with him.

Hello, Baby by Lizzy Rockwell(2000)A young boy describes how a new baby is growing inside his mommy and tells what it is like when his new sister comes home from the hospital.

Hi New Baby by Robie Harris(2000)A father recalls his young daughter's first reactions to her new baby brother.

I'm a Big Brother by Joanna Cole(1991)A child eagerly welcomes home his new baby brother.

I'm a Big Sister by Joanna Cole(2004)A sister enumerates the joys of welcoming a new baby to the family and the advantages of already being "big."

Julius, the Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes(1990)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.

Lisa's Baby Sister by Anne Gutman(2003)A young dog is very unhappy about the arrival of her new baby sister.

Little Brown Bear and the Bundle of Joy by Jane Dyer(2004)When Little Brown Bear learns that his parents are expecting "a bundle of joy," he sets out to discover what that means and is not at all happy with what he learns.

Little Rabbit's New Baby by Harry Horse(2008)Little Rabbit has looked forward to becoming a big brother, but when Mama brings home triplets, he quickly realizes that babies are not as much fun as he thought they would be.

The New Baby by Mary Packard(2004)A boy is a little jealous of his new baby brother until mommy gives him a hug and the new baby gives him a smile.

Sam's New Baby by Jan Godfrey(1998)Sam's parents explain the birth of his new baby sister.

Sophie and the New Baby by Laurence Anholt(2000)Sophie waits through the seasons of the year for her sibling to be born and then experiences mixed feelings about the new baby.