Talking about a new sibling: books for children from Multcolib Families | Multnomah County Library

Families Grow

by Saks, Dan

Book - 2021

A board book about different ways families grow - pregnancy, adoption and surrogacy. A board book about different ways families grow - pregnancy, adoption and surrogacy. Show less

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Where Do Babies Come From?

Our First Talk About Birth

by Roberts, Jillian

Book - 2015

"Introduces very young children to the basics of reproduction in a way that is gentle, age-appropriate and accessible" "Introduces very young children to the basics of reproduction in a way that is gentle, age-appropriate and accessible" Show less

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Waiting for Baby

by Fuller, Rachel

Book - 2009

"The arrival of a new sibling can be a confusing and frustrating time for a toddler. This book offers help to prepare them for the downfalls and delights of having a younger brother or sister." "The arrival of a new sibling can be a confusing and frustrating time for a toddler. This book offers help to prepare them for the downfalls and delights of having a younger brother or sister." Show less

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My Brother Is An Avocado

by Darnton, Tracy

Book - 2023

"It's hard to wait for the baby to join the family, especially when it's still growing inside Mom's tummy. But when her dad tells her the size of the...Show more "It's hard to wait for the baby to join the family, especially when it's still growing inside Mom's tummy. But when her dad tells her the size of the baby at each stage, one little girl imagines all the fun she can have with her baby brother as a teeny-tiny poppy seed, then a grape, then a lemon... but she's not quite sure how she feels about having an avocado for a brother. Or an onion. Or--gulp--a watermelon!" Show less

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What's in There?

All About You Before You Were Born

by Harris, Robie H.

Book - 2013

Follows the adventures of young Gus and Nellie, who watch their mother's pregnancy and anticipate the arrival of a new sibling while learning engaging facts about how unborn babies develop. Follows the adventures of young Gus and Nellie, who watch their mother's pregnancy and anticipate the arrival of a new sibling while learning engaging facts about how unborn babies develop. Show less

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In My Daddy's Belly

The Story of A Transgender Dad Giving Birth

by Brown, Logan

Book - 2023

A heartwarming story about two Dads eagerly awaiting the birth of their first child. Teaching kids that it doesn't matter what their family looks like as long as they are safe and loved. A heartwarming story about two Dads eagerly awaiting the birth of their first child. Teaching kids that it doesn't matter what their family looks like as long as they are safe and loved. Show less

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Mama's Belly

by Hosford, Kate

Book - 2018

A little girl expresses curiosity and excitement for the coming birth of her baby sister while her parents tenderly reassure her of love's ability to expand with their growing family. A little girl expresses curiosity and excitement for the coming birth of her baby sister while her parents tenderly reassure her of love's ability to expand with their growing family. Show less

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Nine Months

Before A Baby Is Born

by Paul, Miranda

Book - 2019

"As a baby grows in her mother's tummy, a soon-to-be big sister and her family spend nine months preparing for the newest member of the family to arrive." "As a baby grows in her mother's tummy, a soon-to-be big sister and her family spend nine months preparing for the newest member of the family to arrive." Show less

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What Makes A Baby

A Book for Every Kind of Family and Every Kind of Kid

by Silverberg, Cory

Book - 2012

Gender neutral language with information about conception, gestation, and birth. Includes adoption, reproductive technologies, through surrogacy, or the old fashioned way, and birth at home or in a clinic, Gender neutral language with information about conception, gestation, and birth. Includes adoption, reproductive technologies, through surrogacy, or the old fashioned way, and birth at home or in a clinic, Show less

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We're Happy You're Here

by Wilkins, Julie

Book - 2024

"This inclusive picture book celebrates the joy of preparing to welcome a child, with contemporary illustrations depicting diverse families and their communities of support." "This inclusive picture book celebrates the joy of preparing to welcome a child, with contemporary illustrations depicting diverse families and their communities of support." Show less

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My New Baby

by Fuller, Rachel

Book - 2017

Children have many questions when the new baby comes home. Los niños tienen muchas preguntas cuando el nuevo bebé llega a casa. Children have many questions when the new baby comes home. Los niños tienen muchas preguntas cuando el nuevo bebé llega a casa. Show less

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Harper Becomes A Big Sister

by Kirst, Seamus

Book - 2024

Harper is excited at the idea of being a big sister, but she becomes frustrated when the baby boy her parents adopt proves to be a lot of work, and her parents never seem to have time for her. Harper is excited at the idea of being a big sister, but she becomes frustrated when the baby boy her parents adopt proves to be a lot of work, and her parents never seem to have time for her. Show less

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It's Big Brother Time!

by Ahuja, Nandini

Book - 2021

A story told through the eyes of a big brother shares how they have an important role to play to introduce new babies to the world A story told through the eyes of a big brother shares how they have an important role to play to introduce new babies to the world Show less

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It's Big Sister Time!

by Ahuja, Nandini

Book - 2021

A big sister helps care for a newborn who needs the rules demonstrated by a positive role model who was once an expert baby herself A big sister helps care for a newborn who needs the rules demonstrated by a positive role model who was once an expert baby herself Show less

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Baby's Here!

by Young, Jessica (Jessica E.)

Book - 2022

Rhyming text and sweet illustrations for little ones who love babies or are welcoming a new sibling themselves. Rhyming text and sweet illustrations for little ones who love babies or are welcoming a new sibling themselves. Show less

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It's A They!

by Herriot, Lindsay

Book - 2024

Siblings use gender-neutral pronouns to welcome a new baby into the family in this board book. Siblings use gender-neutral pronouns to welcome a new baby into the family in this board book. Show less

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Little Siblings, Big Feelings

Strategies and Scripts for Growing Families

by Burr, Maya

Book - 2022

Readers will discover the joys and challenges of having a new sibling as they learn strategies like mindful breathing, role-playing, and scripts for handling big feelings. Readers will discover the joys and challenges of having a new sibling as they learn strategies like mindful breathing, role-playing, and scripts for handling big feelings. Show less

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When Aidan Became A Brother

by Lukoff, Kyle

Book - 2019

When Mom and Dad announce that they're having another baby, and Aidan wants to get everything right for his new sibling. But what does it mean to "ge...Show more When Mom and Dad announce that they're having another baby, and Aidan wants to get everything right for his new sibling. But what does it mean to "get everything right"? And what happens if he messes up? With a little help, Aidan discovers that he already knows the most important thing about being a brother: how to love with his whole heart. Show less

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A Most Unusual Day

by Mallery, Sydra

Book - 2018

Caroline is anxious all day at school, nervous about her newly-adopted sister's arrival from far away. Caroline is anxious all day at school, nervous about her newly-adopted sister's arrival from far away. Show less

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I'm Big Now!

by Simmons, Anthea

Book - 2017

Still adjusting to her new role as big sister, a little girl tries to stay a baby for a little longer, but when her parents lovingly affirm her big-girl status, she starts to enjoy doing things her baby brother cannot. Still adjusting to her new role as big sister, a little girl tries to stay a baby for a little longer, but when her parents lovingly affirm her big-girl status, she starts to enjoy doing things her baby brother cannot. Show less

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Ready, Set ... Baby

by Rusch, Elizabeth

Book - 2017

Big kids Anna and Oliver give young readers the inside scoop on what to expect when a new baby is expected Big kids Anna and Oliver give young readers the inside scoop on what to expect when a new baby is expected Show less

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Wolfie the Bunny

by Dyckman, Ame

Book - 2015

The Bunny family has adopted a wolf son, and daughter Dot is the only one who realizes Wolfie can -- and might -- eat them all up! A new brother takes some getting used to. The Bunny family has adopted a wolf son, and daughter Dot is the only one who realizes Wolfie can -- and might -- eat them all up! A new brother takes some getting used to. Show less

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Juana & Lucas

3, Muchos Changes

by Medina, Juana

Book - 2021

Juana's life is just about perfect. Every now and then a big problema comes along--like having to learn English or Juana's mami getting remarried--but thi...Show more Juana's life is just about perfect. Every now and then a big problema comes along--like having to learn English or Juana's mami getting remarried--but things eventually settle down, and life goes back to feeling pretty perfect again. But then Mami springs two new sorpresas on Juana--she's going to skating camp AND Mami is going to have a baby! Show less

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Brandon and the Baby

by Pinkney, J. Brian

Book - 2024

"Brandon uses his special blanket to help him adapt to a family dynamic changed by the arrival of his new baby brother" "Brandon uses his special blanket to help him adapt to a family dynamic changed by the arrival of his new baby brother" Show less

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Making A Baby

by Greener, Rachel

Book - 2021

This inclusive book covers sex, sperm and egg donation, IUI, IVF, surrogacy and adoption, as well as explaining how a baby grows in the womb and about different kinds of births. This inclusive book covers sex, sperm and egg donation, IUI, IVF, surrogacy and adoption, as well as explaining how a baby grows in the womb and about different kinds of births. Show less

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