Best Books for Toddlers About Becoming a Big Brother/Big Sister

Reading to your little one about becoming a big brother or big sister is a great way to initiate conversation, ease anxiety and create a positive picture of what this big change will mean for them.  I found that a surprising number of sibling books out there are very negative in their tone and highlight the negatives of having a new baby – from smelly diapers and too much crying to bigger issues like jealousy and feeling replaced.

I wanted our son to have a positive outlook on the change that is about to happen and didn’t want to create any unnecessary anxiety or fear of becoming a big brother.  These four books do a great job of explaining what is happening in a simple, age-appropriate way that is positive, upbeat and helpful.