Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born by Jamie Lee Curtis

$23.00 NZD

Category: Baby/New Siblings Books

"Tell me again about the night I was born.Tell me again how you would adopt me and be my parents.Tell me again about the first time you held me in your arms." Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell, author and illustrator of the best-selling "When I Was Little: A Four Year Old's Memoir of Her Youth," have j oined together again to create a fresh new picture book for every parent and every child. In asking her parents to tell her again about the night of her birth, a young girl shows that it is a cherished tale she knows by heart. "Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born" is a unique, exuberant story about adoption and about the importance of a loving family. ...Show more

I Am a Big Sister by Caroline Jayne Church

$12.00 NZD

Category: Baby/New Siblings Books

Share the joys of becoming a big sister With the arrival of a new baby comes many transitions, and big sisters may need a little extra tender loving care to adjust to a new family situation. This sweet story with adorable toddler illustrations by Caroline Jayne Church is just right to share with and pre pare an older sister getting ready for an expanding family. ...Show more

When You Were in My Tummy by Monica Calaf

$19.00 NZD

Category: Baby/New Siblings Books

This delightfully illustrated children's book takes a look what happens to a baby and her mother from conception to birth.

Something Fishy by Polly Dunbar

$18.00 NZD

Category: Baby/New Siblings Books

Like all cats, this cat absolutely loves fish. But what do you do when your owners start acting strangely? They don't seem to understand the importance of fish any more. They are too busy buying tiny clothes, gathering colorful toys, and redecorating in pastel colors. And one owner in particular seems t o be getting a lot . . . bigger. Something Fishy is a very funny family story from the award-winning Polly Dunbar. The adorable cat's journey from jealousy and anxiety to love and acceptance will appeal to any child with a new brother or sister on the way ...Show more

Your Daddy and Me by Monica Calaf

$19.00 NZD

Category: Baby/New Siblings Books

The Very Tiny Baby by Sylvie Kantorovitz

$30.00 NZD

Category: Baby/New Siblings Books

Jacob learns that adults can be scared, too, when his new sibling is born prematurely. While Jacob has his grandma and his faithful teddy bear, Bob, with him at home while his parents are at the hospital, he still feels alone. The book portrays the range of emotions older siblings often have about a new baby, including fear, anger, and resentment, along with the added challenges of the preemie's health concerns and parents' frequent absences. ...Show more

There's a House Inside My Mummy by Giles Andreae

$20.00 NZD

Category: Baby/New Siblings Books | Reading Level: From 2 To 5

A funny and tender board book story about a little boy waiting for his new brother or sister to arrive. There's a house inside my mummy, Where my little brother grows, Or maybe it's my little sister No one really knows. Waiting for a new brother or sister to arrive can be a confusing and worrying time for young children. Sharing this simple rhyming story together is the perfect way to reassure your little one and involve them in all the excitement. Told with humour and warmth by Giles Andreae, the author of much-loved family favourite Giraffes Can't Dance. 'A great book for sharing with your first born while your second is still in the 'tummy house'' - The Times A note from the author: 'When my wife became pregnant for the second time, I was talking to Flinn, our 2-year old son, about what was going to take place and how exciting it would be for him to have a brother or sister. I started to think about it as though I were a young child myself ... 'There's a house inside my mummy' was a phrase that just popped into my head, and from then on the book was a joy to write.' ...Show more

I Want a Sister! (Little Princess) by Tony Ross

$20.00 NZD

Category: Baby/New Siblings Books | Series: Little Princess Story | Reading Level: Children's - Kindergarten, Age 5-6

"We're going to have a new baby," said the King. "Oh goody!" said the Little Princess. "I want a sister!" The Little Princess discovers she can't always get what she wants! Perfect for young children expecting a new brother or sister.

There's Going to be a Baby by John Burningham; Helen Oxenbury

$20.00 NZD

Category: Baby/New Siblings Books | Reading Level: 2+

In a first-time creative pairing, two of the world's most treasured picturebook creators offer a truly delightful book for new-siblings-to-be. (Ages 2 and up)   When is the new baby coming? What will we call it? What will he do? We don't really need a baby, do we? With sensitivity and wit, John B urningham follows the swirl of questions in the mind of a young child anticipating a baby sibling with excitement, curiosity, and just a bit of trepidation. In perfect tandem, Helen Oxenbury captures the child's loving interactions with his mother--along with the fanciful future scenarios he imagines for the new family member he has yet to meet. Combining a warm, timeless story with illustrations both freshly enchanting and wonderfully nostalgic, this gorgeous book has all the hallmarks of a classic. ...Show more

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers

$30.00 NZD

Category: Sophisticated Picture Books

The exquisite and thought-provoking new book from the multi award-winning, internationally best-selling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers. Well, hello. And welcome to this Planet. We call it Earth. Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you've only just got here. Your h ead will be filled with questions, so let's explore what makes our planet and how we live on it. From land and sky, to people and time, these notes can be your guide and start you on your journey. And you'll figure lots of things out for yourself. Just remember to leave notes for everyone else… Some things about our planet are pretty complicated, but things can be simple, too: you've just got to be kind. Here We Are is the utterly heartfelt new book from Oliver Jeffers. We're glad you found it. “An optimistic snapshot of contemporary life, this heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic” The Guardian ...Show more

The Golden Egg: A Story about Adoption by Jenny Thrasher

$25.00 NZD

Category: Baby/New Siblings Books

The Golden Egg - A Story About Adoption Jenny and Phil Thrasher adopted their children, Trey and Mackenzie, from Kazakhstan in 2004. They wrote The Golden Egg to help explain the miracle of adoption to Trey and Mackenzie. Jenny and Phil hope The Golden Egg will help children and adults everywhere unders tand the beauty of adoption. ...Show more

Dino-Baby by Mark Sperring

$19.00 NZD

Category: Baby/New Siblings Books

It's not easy being a big sister - especially when your new baby brother is a roaring dino baby. There are just SO many things to remember ...Be quiet in the morning, when you first get up. Because crashes, bangs and thuds will wake our dino pup. Shhhhhhhh! Don't play rough and tumble with a little thin g like this. Instead be soft and gentle. We all LOVE a dino kiss. Mwaah! But, before long, this big sister grows to love teaching her brother all the grown-up things she knows and, very quickly, life in the dino family is as fun (and chaotic!) as ever. ...Show more