Kiwi Baby by Helen Taylor

$20.00 NZD

Category: NZ Picture Books

Will the egg EVER hatch? This is a story for all children eagerly awaiting a new sibling. 'When Baby wakes up, will she hop and jump?' 'Not yet, Kiwi Iti, these things take time.' Helen Taylor's gentle text and exquisitely detailed illustrations show that growing a family takes patience and love, but is oh-so-worth the wait. Also available in a te reo Maori edition, Pipi Kiwi. ...Show more

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth (Book & CD) by Oliver Jeffers

$25.00 NZD

Category: Picture Books with CD

This book and CD edition of the exquisite and thought-provoking Here We Are comes with heartfelt, award-winning audio, read by the internationally best-selling creator himself, 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 head 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

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'm A Big Brother by Joanna Cole

$14.00 NZD

Category: Baby/New Siblings Books

With an author's note about what big siblings need--extra guidance, reassurance, love--and sweet, engaging artwork, it's no wonder that nearly 4 million families have chosen I'm a Big Brother and its companion book, I'm a Big Sister, to prepare their young ones for their first big transition. "Someone new is at our house," begins this loving, reassuring celebration of brotherhood from trusted author Joanna Cole. Told through the eyes of a new older brother, this simple story lays out all the good things about being an older sibling, and just how exciting welcoming a new member to the family can be. ...Show more

Spot's Baby Sister by Eric Hill

$18.00 NZD

Category: Baby/New Siblings Books | Series: Spot

Spot gets a baby sister and discovers that it's a lot of fun being a big brother! This is an another delightful lift-the-flap adventure with Eric Hill's adorable Spot the dog.

We're Having a Baby by Marion Cocklico

$13.00 NZD

Category: Baby/New Siblings Books | Series: Big Steps

The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their little lives. In We're Having a Baby, Nancy is going to be a big sister. Her family help her prepare for the new baby. See Grandma and Grandpa come to look after her when Mummy and Daddy go to hospital, then wat ch as she welcomes her new brother home in this sweet and very practical novelty book with flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, We're Having a Baby is the perfect story book to share and reassure every little person about to have a sibling.Discover more tips for big steps with I'm Starting Nursery, I'm Not Sleepy and No More Nappies ...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.

The Very Tiny Baby by Sylvie Kantorovitz

$25.00 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

I'm Ready for the New Baby by Jedda Robaard

$16.00 NZD

Category: Baby/New Siblings Books

This charming story explores the jittery anticipation of a new baby in the family. The I'm Ready series is a collection of fun, bright board books illustrated by the talented Jedda Robaard. These gorgeous stories are handy explainers that the whole family will love. The I'm Ready books celebrate the e xciting milestones and events in your child's life. ...Show more

Your Daddy and Me by Monica Calaf

$19.00 NZD

Category: Baby/New Siblings Books

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.