My Brother Is Away

Submitted by jmartin on Tue, 2012-02-28 16:25

A little girl misses her big brother, who is incarcerated, and feels a complex mix of emotions about him. When she sees him during visiting hours, her anxiety melts away and she remembers that even though her brother isn’t home, his love hasn’t changed. Children with incarcerated older siblings or family members will relate to this story and hopefully feel less lonely. Recommended for ages 4-10.

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My Brother Is Away
My Brother Is Away

Sara Greenwood
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Gre)

A little girl misses her big brother, who is incarcerated, and feels a complex mix of emotions about him. When she sees him during visiting hours, her anxiety melts away and she remembers that even though her brother isn’t home, his love hasn’t changed. Children with incarcerated older siblings or family members will relate to this story and hopefully feel less lonely. Recommended for ages 4-10.
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Making a Baby

Submitted by jmartin on Tue, 2012-02-28 15:55

This nonfiction book is a detailed, straightforward explanation of the birth cycle, from conception to gestation to giving birth. Biologically accurate and inclusive, it’s an excellent guide for siblings who want to know where babies come from. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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Making a Baby
Making a Baby

Rachel Greener
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 618.2 Gre)

This nonfiction book is a detailed, straightforward explanation of the birth cycle, from conception to gestation to giving birth. Biologically accurate and inclusive, it’s an excellent guide for siblings who want to know where babies come from. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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  • My Brother Is Away


  • We Are Brothers, We Are Friends


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  • The Bossier Baby


  • Little Miss, Big Sis


  • The Bossier Baby


  • Maddie and Mabel


  • Duel


  • Copydog


  • Maddie and Mabel


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  • My Brother Is Away


  • Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?


  • How to Welcome a New Baby


  • Lulu & Zoey: A Sister Story


  • Littles: And How They Grow


  • When Aidan Became A Brother


  • Duel


  • How to Welcome a New Baby


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Duel

Submitted by jmartin on Mon, 2012-02-27 16:56

Lucy and Gigi fight all the time since the death of their father, but their fighting reaches a new level when Lucy challenges Gigi to a fencing duel before their whole middle school! This graphic novel is perfect for readers who have experienced the complicated mix of bullying and friendship from siblings. Fans of Raina Telgemeier (Sisters) will enjoy this! Recommended for ages 9-12.

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Duel
Duel

Jessixa Bagley
(Juvenile Graphic Novels - J-GN Bagley Duel)

Lucy and Gigi fight all the time since the death of their father, but their fighting reaches a new level when Lucy challenges Gigi to a fencing duel before their whole middle school! This graphic novel is perfect for readers who have experienced the complicated mix of bullying and friendship from siblings. Fans of Raina Telgemeier (Sisters) will enjoy this! Recommended for ages 9-12.
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  • Duel


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  • When Aidan Became A Brother


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  • Little Miss, Big Sis


  • My Brother Is Away


  • The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival


  • Wolfie the Bunny


  • Making a Baby


  • The Bossier Baby


  • King Baby


  • Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?


  • My Brother Is Away


  • How to Welcome a New Baby


  • We Are Brothers, We Are Friends


  • That’s My Sweater!


  • The Bossier Baby


  • A Most Unusual Day


  • We Sang You Home


  • Making a Baby


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We Sang You Home

Submitted by jmartin on Mon, 2012-02-27 16:30

Parents welcome their new baby home in this sweet, lyrical ode. When read aloud, this book will express to children how much joy they bring to their parents. Also available as a board book. Recommended for ages birth–2.

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We Sang You Home
We Sang You Home

Richard Van Camp
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Van)

Parents welcome their new baby home in this sweet, lyrical ode. When read aloud, this book will express to children how much joy they bring to their parents. Also available as a board book. Recommended for ages birth–2.
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  • When Aidan Became A Brother


  • Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?


  • The Bossier Baby


  • A New Baby


  • Littles: And How They Grow


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  • Maddie and Mabel


  • Duel


  • Lulu & Zoey: A Sister Story


  • Little Miss, Big Sis


  • A New Baby


  • Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?


  • The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival


  • Lulu & Zoey: A Sister Story


  • Little Miss, Big Sis


  • When Aidan Became A Brother


  • King Baby


  • That’s My Sweater!


  • Making a Baby


  • We Are Brothers, We Are Friends


  • Duel


  • We Sang You Home


  • Copydog


  • A Most Unusual Day


  • Wolfie the Bunny


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A Most Unusual Day

Submitted by jmartin on Mon, 2012-02-27 16:15

Caroline is usually organized and calm, but today is an unusual day! She seems distracted and forgetful at school. When her parents pick her up, Caroline finally gets to meet her newly adopted baby sister! This picture book is a fresh look at adoption and the anxiety kids feel right before a new sibling arrives. Recommended for ages 4-8.

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A Most Unusual Day
A Most Unusual Day

Sydra Malfery
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Mal)

Caroline is usually organized and calm, but today is an unusual day! She seems distracted and forgetful at school. When her parents pick her up, Caroline finally gets to meet her newly adopted baby sister! This picture book is a fresh look at adoption and the anxiety kids feel right before a new sibling arrives. Recommended for ages 4-8.
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Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?

Submitted by jmartin on Mon, 2012-02-27 15:55

Sona enjoys being an only child, so when Amma tells her she’s going to be a big sister, she doesn’t like the idea of sharing her family. Sona then learns about namakarna, a naming ceremony for when the new baby is born. She soon becomes determined to find the perfect name for her baby sibling!  Recommended for ages 9-12.

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Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?
Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?

Chitra Soundar
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Ati)
Series: Sona Sharma

Sona enjoys being an only child, so when Amma tells her she’s going to be a big sister, she doesn’t like the idea of sharing her family. Sona then learns about namakarna, a naming ceremony for when the new baby is born. She soon becomes determined to find the perfect name for her baby sibling!  Recommended for ages 9-12.
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  • Copydog


  • My Brother Is Away


  • The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival


  • Duel


  • Littles: And How They Grow


  • Wolfie the Bunny


  • The Bossier Baby


  • Maddie and Mabel


  • Lulu & Zoey: A Sister Story


  • We Are Brothers, We Are Friends


  • How to Welcome a New Baby


  • That’s My Sweater!


  • Making a Baby


  • King Baby


  • Wolfie the Bunny


  • That’s My Sweater!


  • The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival


  • Maddie and Mabel


  • Little Miss, Big Sis


  • Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?


  • A New Baby


  • When Aidan Became A Brother


  • We Sang You Home


  • My Brother Is Away


  • A Most Unusual Day


  • The Bossier Baby


  • We Sang You Home


  • Making a Baby


  • Littles: And How They Grow


  • Lulu & Zoey: A Sister Story


  • How to Welcome a New Baby


  • We Are Brothers, We Are Friends


  • Copydog


  • Little Miss, Big Sis


  • When Aidan Became A Brother


  • A Most Unusual Day


  • A New Baby


  • King Baby


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Copydog

Submitted by jmartin on Mon, 2012-02-27 15:51

Sisters Elise and Rosemont get along most of the time, except when Rosemont copies everything Elise does! This book is relatable to anyone who has ever been frustrated by a copycat–er, copydog–before. Cute canine characters, funny situations, and a sweet ending make this sibling story a winner!  Recommended for ages 4–7.

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Copydog
Copydog

Zachariah Ohora
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Oho)

Sisters Elise and Rosemont get along most of the time, except when Rosemont copies everything Elise does! This book is relatable to anyone who has ever been frustrated by a copycat–er, copydog–before. Cute canine characters, funny situations, and a sweet ending make this sibling story a winner!  Recommended for ages 4–7.
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  • A New Baby


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  • A Most Unusual Day


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  • King Baby


  • The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival


  • Lulu & Zoey: A Sister Story


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  • That’s My Sweater!


  • My Brother Is Away


  • Little Miss, Big Sis


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Wolfie the Bunny

Submitted by jmartin on Mon, 2012-02-27 15:49

The Bunny family brings home a new baby wolf, but little Dot just knows he’s going to eat them all up. Even as Wolfie grows and grows, Dot fails to convince her smitten parents that he means to cause them harm. But when Wolfie is in trouble, it’s Dot who must protect her little brother. A funny story about sibling rivalry with charming animal illustrations. Recommended for ages 3-8.

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Wolfie the Bunny
Wolfie the Bunny

Amy Dyckman
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Dyc)

The Bunny family brings home a new baby wolf, but little Dot just knows he’s going to eat them all up. Even as Wolfie grows and grows, Dot fails to convince her smitten parents that he means to cause them harm. But when Wolfie is in trouble, it’s Dot who must protect her little brother. A funny story about sibling rivalry with charming animal illustrations. Recommended for ages 3-8.
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  • We Are Brothers, We Are Friends


  • Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?


  • A Most Unusual Day


  • We Are Brothers, We Are Friends


  • How to Welcome a New Baby


  • Littles: And How They Grow


  • Making a Baby


  • That’s My Sweater!


  • Wolfie the Bunny


  • A New Baby


  • When Aidan Became A Brother


  • King Baby


  • That’s My Sweater!


  • Lulu & Zoey: A Sister Story


  • King Baby


  • Littles: And How They Grow


  • Copydog


  • Little Miss, Big Sis


  • The Bossier Baby


  • Wolfie the Bunny


  • The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival


  • Lulu & Zoey: A Sister Story


  • We Sang You Home


  • Little Miss, Big Sis


  • A Most Unusual Day


  • Duel


  • Maddie and Mabel


  • My Brother Is Away


  • My Brother Is Away


  • We Sang You Home


  • A New Baby


  • Making a Baby


  • When Aidan Became A Brother


  • The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival


  • Duel


  • Maddie and Mabel


  • How to Welcome a New Baby


  • Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?


  • Copydog


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The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival

Submitted by jmartin on Mon, 2012-02-27 15:44

Gertie, the littlest yak, is going to be a big sister! She’s ready to share her toys with the new baby, but when she realizes she’ll have to share her mum as well, she wonders… Does Mummy have enough space in her heart for two little yaks? Cute illustrations accompany a heartwarming story that will reassure new siblings that parents will love them just as much when a new baby arrives. Recommended for ages 3-8.

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The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival
The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival

Lu Fraser
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Fra)
Series: Littlest Yak

Gertie, the littlest yak, is going to be a big sister! She’s ready to share her toys with the new baby, but when she realizes she’ll have to share her mum as well, she wonders… Does Mummy have enough space in her heart for two little yaks? Cute illustrations accompany a heartwarming story that will reassure new siblings that parents will love them just as much when a new baby arrives. Recommended for ages 3-8.
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  • My Brother Is Away


  • Duel


  • Copydog


  • That’s My Sweater!


  • Littles: And How They Grow


  • Maddie and Mabel


  • That’s My Sweater!


  • Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?


  • How to Welcome a New Baby


  • Little Miss, Big Sis


  • We Are Brothers, We Are Friends


  • A Most Unusual Day


  • We Are Brothers, We Are Friends


  • When Aidan Became A Brother


  • Lulu & Zoey: A Sister Story


  • Making a Baby


  • How to Welcome a New Baby


  • Duel


  • Copydog


  • Maddie and Mabel


  • Lulu & Zoey: A Sister Story


  • Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?


  • Wolfie the Bunny


  • King Baby


  • The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival


  • We Sang You Home


  • Littles: And How They Grow


  • When Aidan Became A Brother


  • The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival


  • We Sang You Home


  • Wolfie the Bunny


  • Making a Baby


  • My Brother Is Away


  • A New Baby


  • A Most Unusual Day


  • King Baby


  • A New Baby


  • Little Miss, Big Sis


  • The Bossier Baby


  • The Bossier Baby


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Maddie and Mabel

Submitted by jmartin on Mon, 2012-02-27 15:11

Maddie likes to be in charge, and Mabel likes to ask questions. These two sisters spend their days playing, telling stories, and sometimes fighting. Young readers who like Bluey will enjoy the girls’ loving yet quirky relationship. Recommended for ages 4–8.

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Maddie and Mabel
Maddie and Mabel

Kari Allen
(Juvenile First Chapter Books - J-FC Allen)
Series: Maddie and Mabel

Maddie likes to be in charge, and Mabel likes to ask questions. These two sisters spend their days playing, telling stories, and sometimes fighting. Young readers who like Bluey will enjoy the girls’ loving yet quirky relationship. Recommended for ages 4–8.
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Brothers and Sisters and New Babies

  • Copydog


  • Lulu & Zoey: A Sister Story


  • Littles: And How They Grow


  • When Aidan Became A Brother


  • Copydog


  • Little Miss, Big Sis


  • The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival


  • King Baby


  • The Bossier Baby


  • Littles: And How They Grow


  • We Sang You Home


  • Duel


  • Maddie and Mabel


  • Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?


  • We Are Brothers, We Are Friends


  • My Brother Is Away


  • Making a Baby


  • A New Baby


  • When Aidan Became A Brother


  • A Most Unusual Day


  • The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival


  • My Brother Is Away


  • How to Welcome a New Baby


  • Wolfie the Bunny


  • Duel


  • We Are Brothers, We Are Friends


  • A New Baby


  • How to Welcome a New Baby


  • That’s My Sweater!


  • That’s My Sweater!


  • Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?


  • A Most Unusual Day


  • Maddie and Mabel


  • Little Miss, Big Sis


  • The Bossier Baby


  • We Sang You Home


  • Making a Baby


  • Lulu & Zoey: A Sister Story


  • King Baby


  • Wolfie the Bunny


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