When a new baby sister is just too little to do anything, what’s a big sister to do?

Babies Don’t Eat Pizza. Dianne Danzig, $18.50

A big kids’ book about baby brothers and baby sisters.

And Baby Makes 4. Judith Benjamin & Judith Freeman, $16.95

This delightful book is about a child with two moms who is expecting a sibling. Written for gay and lesbian families, the book is also a wonderful addition for parents and schools interested in having books about non-traditional families on their shelves.    

Baby Baby blah blah blah! Jonathan Shipton, illustrated by Francesca Chessa, $22.95

How long will Emily have to put up with “Baby this …” and “Baby that ….” and “Baby blah blah blah blah blah ….?”

Eve Bunting’s gentle story of sibling rivalry features endearing illustrations by Maxie Chambliss.

A Baby Sister for Frances. Russell Hoban, illustrated by Lillian Hoban, $4.99

There's a new addition to the family and Frances is feeling left out.

Back Into Mommy’s Tummy. Thierry Robberecht, illustrated by Philippe Goossens, $21.95 (school age)

On her fifth birthday, a little girl has an unusual request — she wants to go back into her mommy’s tummy. That way she’d never have to go to bed early. She could listen to grown-up talk. And she’d always be close to her mommy. But could it be because there’s a baby growing in her mommy’s tummy already? Back Into Mommy’s Tummy is a vibrant look at child’s complex emotions about the anticipation of a new baby in the family.

Barfburger Baby, I Was Here First. Paula Danziger & G. Brian Karas, $7.50

What’s so special about having a new baby in the house? Jonathan can’t think of anything at all.

Big Brother. Marianne Richmond, $11.99

Big Sister. Marianne Richmond, $11.99

Big Brothers are the BEST. Fran Manushkin, $7.95

Big Sisters are the BEST. Fran Manushkin, $7.95

Bringing a new baby into the home is a milestone for the whole family. These sweet stories show that there is plenty of love for everyone — big and small.

Big Sister Now: a Story about Me and Our New Baby. Annette Sheldon, $10.95 (ages 2-6)

Big Brother Now: a Story about Me and Our New Baby. Annette Sheldon, $10.50 (ages 2-6)

The Big Sibling Book: Baby's First Year According to Me. $21.99

A one-of-a-kind journal for older siblings — complete with stickers — that offers a unique perspective on baby's first year.

Brothers: Best Friends Growing Up. Sherry Ramrattan Smith & Benjamin Eric Smith, $14.95

Two brothers invite you to share their adventures of growing up together.

Brothers & Sisters Family Poems. Eloise Greenfield, illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist, $19.50 (ages 5-9)

Full, half, step, young, old — the bond between all siblings is powerful and special.

Dogs Don't Eat Jam and Other Things Big Kids Know. Sarah Tsiang & Qin Leng, $8.95

New babies have lots to learn. Lucky for your new baby brother or sister, they have you to show them the ropes!

Great Siblings: a Sibling Preparation Film for Preschoolers. 1x Around Productions. $15.95 DVD format (12 minutes)

Great Siblings provides young children with a wonderful introduction to becoming an older sibling. Two short films, Victoria and Sebastian Visit a Baby and How a Baby Grows help children learn about how a baby is cared for, how a baby eats and plays, and how big brothers and sisters can help.

How to Be a Baby ... By Me, the Big Sister. Sally Lloyd Jones & Sue Heap, $21.00 (school age)

“Take it from the narrator of this book, an all-knowing big sister: when you're a baby you don't read books. You eat them. You don't know how old you are, or even if you're a boy or a girl. And you have to keep a special plug in your mouth to stop your scream from coming out. But one day, you won't be little anymore, and then you'll be taller and smarter, and actually quite clever!”

I Love You the Purplest. Barbara Joosse, illustrated by Mary Whyte, $19.99

The universal question of “who do you love best” is perfectly answered in this beautiful picture book.

Morton's brother is too little to be any fun — but if he were a dragon, playtime would be great...wouldn't it?

I’m a New Big Brother. Nora Gaydos, $9.99 (ages 2-5)

I’m a New Big Sister. Nora Gaydos, $9.99 (ages 2-5)

A new baby is on the way!

Let’s Talk About My New Baby! Stella Gurney & Fiona Freund, $9.99

In MY NEW BABY we meet Jack. He’s 2, and soon he’ll be having a new baby brother or sister. While Jack narrates what is going on around him, simple, funny cartoons show his perceptions of how his mummy will ‘have’ the baby; how he will share his mummy with the baby; his real feelings about the baby when it finally arrives and much more. Featuring breastfeeding, tears and telly, this is a new baby book with a difference!

Lola Reads to Leo. Anna McQuinn, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw, $8.95

Lola loves her stories and so when baby Leo arrives, big sister Lola shares all her favourite books with him.

Look at Me!  Rachel Fuller, $5.99 (ages 2-4)

A new baby needs looking after all the time! It’s the perfect opportunity for older siblings to enjoy how much more grown-up and independent they are.

You and Me. Rachel Fuller, $5.99 (ages 2-4)

A new addition to the 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.

Mama, Talk about Our New Baby. Toni Olson, illustrated by S. Marie Carlson, $26.95

With the help of his mother, a young boy learns what life will be like after his sister is born. Imaginative and detailed illustrations guide parents and children alike through a variety of gentle and responsive parenting themes such as breastfeeding co-sleeping, and baby wearing.

Mama, Talk about When Max Was Born. Toni Olson, illustrated by S. Marie Carlson, $24.95

This sweet picture book tells the story of Max’s birth, which takes place at home in water. Max’s older sister likes to hear about when Mama first learned she was pregnant, about visiting the midwives, about preparing for Max’s arrival, and about the birth itself.

My Baby & Me. Lynn Reiser & Penny Gentieu, $19.25

Rhyming text and sweet photos capture the loving relationship between toddlers and baby siblings.

Elizabeth's mom is having a baby, and the whole family is involved. Elizabeth learns all about the baby's development, and she traces his growth, month by month. She learns how the baby got inside Mom, too. Finally the big day comes and Mom and Dad head off to the hospital, and soon there's a brand-new little person in the family!

My New Baby. Rachel Fuller, $5.99 (ages 2-4)

The Mystery of the Breast. Victoria de Aboitiz, illustrated by Afra, $10.99

When a little girl’s baby brother is born, she begins to investigate the ‘mystery of the breast’ as she sees her mother breastfeed the new arrival.

A New Brother or Sister. Charlotte Guillain, $7.95

With photographs and simple text, young readers learn what to expect when a new baby joins the family.

Oonga Boonga. Frieda Wishinsky & Michael Martchenko, $7.99

Baby Louise won’t stop crying! Mom, Dad and Grandma all try to find out what Louise wants. But only her big brother seems to know what to do.

Pecan Pie Baby. Jacqueline Woodson, Illustrated by Sophie Blackall, $21.00

Tender and sweet, this is a reassuring story for children adjusting to a new baby in the family.

A Sane Woman’s Guide to Raising a Large Family. Mary Ostyn, $20.95

A Sane Woman’s Guide to Raising a Large Family is written from the practical, experienced perspective of a mother ten. Whether your idea of a large family is three kids or 13, here is a commonsense approach to thriving in a bustling household and cherishing each child as an individual.

Say Hello to Zorro! Carter Goodrich, $18.99

Mister Bud is a dog of routine. He has wake up time, nap time, rest time, dinner time, etc. And everyone knows to follow his schedule. Then disaster strikes. A stranger comes home at "make a fuss time" and throws everything off! Zorro is little bit bossy and Mister Bud wants nothing to do with him. But when the dogs discover they like the same things (like chasing the cat and napping), everything becomes more fun. As long as everyone follows the schedule.

Sibling Silly. INJOY Videos, $49.99 DVD (13 minutes) Note: InJoy DVDs are for Home Use Only; and for sale only within Canada. All other users can contact Parentbooks for more information

Prepare young children for their new brothers and sisters and teach them positive sibling skills with this video package. A truly unique sibling preparation program, Sibling Silly uses funny characters, animation, original songs, and true sibling stories to teach children about the special contributions they can make as big brothers and sisters.

Small: It’s Not Easy Being a Little Sister. Jessica Meserve, $11.95 (ages 3-6)

A delightful tale about sibling rivalry.

Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth! Sarah Weeks, Illustrated by Robert Neubecker, $21.99

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!

Table for Eight: Raising a Large Family in a Small-Family World. Meagan Francis, $18.00

Smart strategies for the larger-than-average family.

Despite the growing number of larger families — including blended families and a rise in multiple births — contemporary cultural expectations are geared toward two-child families. In Table for Eight: Raising a Large Family, Meagan Francis offers advice, encouragement, and tips for living for families with three or more children.

There’s a Baby: a Children’s Film about a New Baby. Penny Simkin, $23.95 (DVD, 11 minutes)

This gentle film shows Maia’s joy and excitement as she learns about the new baby, greets her with a kiss and a song, and shows us a bit about life with a new baby.

There’s a Baby in There! Dandi Daley Mackall, illustrated by Carlynn Whitt, $19.99

Is there really a baby in there? Is it a boy or a girl? Is there really a baby in there?? A young chimp just cannot imagine that there is a baby growing in his mother’s belly!

There’s Going to Be a Baby. John Burningham & Helen Oxenbury, $20.00

This timeless story follows the swirl of questions in the mind of a young child anticipating the arrival of a baby sibling with excitement, curiosity and just a little trepidation.

This Baby. Kate Banks, illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska, $18.95

As Mama knits a wardrobe for her soon-to-be born baby, her daughter is filled with questions.

Waiting for Baby.  Rachel Fuller, $5.99 (ages 2-4)

Waiting for the Sun. Alison Lohans, illustrated by Marilyn Mets & Peter Ledwon, $7.95

Each summer day Mollie wakes up, waits for the prairie sun to rise, and hopes that today the baby will be born. Waiting for the baby is like waiting for the sun to come up in the morning—it takes its own sweet time. Finally, in the middle of the night, the midwife comes over and soon after, the baby arrives! Mollie races to her parents’ room see her new brother. His eyes are squeezed shut and his face is wrinkled and red.

"He's ugly!" Mollie announces.

But when she holds her new brother he opens his eyes and looks right at her. Mollie can't help but smile. Together, they watch the sun come up, and Mollie decides this is quite enough for now.

Welcome Little Baby. Aliki, $22.99

In loving words and tender pictures, Aliki celebrates the miracle of life. The perfect welcome for the newest member of any family.

We’re Having a Homebirth! Kelly Mochel, $7.95

This colourful booklet, illustrated in a contemporary ‘avatar’ style, helps young children prepare for the upcoming homebirth of a sibling — including the role of the midwife, noises mom might make and breastfeeding.

What to Expect When the New Baby Comes Home. Heidi Murkoff, $11.99 (school age)

Siblings have so many questions and with the help of Angus the Wonder Dog they can get answers!

Oliver thinks this new baby stuff is for the birds, until he discovers how much he is still needed and loved!

The Wild, Wild Inside: a View from Mommy’s Tummy! Kate Feiffer, illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith, $19.99

What’s baby doing while waiting to born?

Will You Still Love Me? Carol Roth, $17.95 (ages 3-6)

A new baby is coming — but there’s love enough for everyone!

“Matt's sister calls him a pain. Matt's parents call them both wild animals. Matt calls it SURVIVING. That's why he wrote The Younger Brother's Survival Guide.

Matt shares his tips on how to avoid the infamous Mystery Shake and why you shouldn't run around the house in your underwear, and gives general pointers on coping with an older sibling. Before long, you two will get along great! Just remember not to show this book to her …”

You're Getting a Baby Brother! Sheila Sweeney Higginson, $8.99

You're Getting a Baby Sister! Sheila Sweeney Higginson, $8.99

A great new book for the big brother or sister-to-be.