Picture books tagged with: brother

Henrietta’s Thistleberry Boots

A picture book that acknowledges that a change in routine can be challenging for many children, while at the same time demonstrating that with patience and support, it is possible to get through difficult times. A useful springboard for a conversation about uncomfortable changes, the story promotes patience, resilience and courage to face the unknown or new.

My Special Eye

A vibrant, positive picture book narrated by Bruno, an active little boy who has a prosthetic eye. Any child could learn a good deal from this picture book about why people have prostheses, how the eye is cared for, and what it means for the wearer. 'My Special Eye' gives a much-needed voice to monocular children.

Benny’s Hat

A beautiful, sensitively written book that could be used to support and comfort children who have a seriously ill sibling or friend, or have experienced bereavement.

There’s Going to Be a Baby

Prepares a child for the birth of a sibling, guiding a young reader through the excitement of pregnancy towards the birth of a brother or sister to love.

My Sister is an Alien

This book would be a good choice for a child who is getting to grips with the birth of a brother or sister. It cleverly addresses the confusion children may sometimes feel about whether or not their new sibling is a permanent fixture in the household!

There’s a House Inside My Mummy

Providing a reassuring introduction to pregnancy and child birth for the very young.

Ever So Ever So

This book may help to explore disgruntled feelings between an older sister and a new baby arriving home. It is hard to accept the adoration and attention mum and dad are giving to new baby sister Susan.

Tinysaurus

This picture book may help a child who is feeling fed up about being the youngest and not being able to do some of the things an older sister or brother gets to do.

How Are Babies Made? (Flip Flap)

A good choice for a child who is curious about how babies are made, how they grow inside their mother, and what happens when they are born. It is factually accurate but also simple enough for very young children and is not sexually explicit.

Look Up!

In a world where it is common to be distracted by technology, it's easy to miss what is happening in front of our eyes. This book tells the story of Rocket, a little girl desperate for her older brother's attention, but all he seems to be able to see is his mobile phone... For anyone struggling with phone addiction, this book gives an important insight into what can too easily be missed in this world, if we are always looking down.

My Hero Is You

This free e-book contains lots of information for children to help them cope with anxieties surrounding Coronavirus.

Love Makes a Family

This fun, inclusive board book for very young children celebrates the one thing that makes every family a family: LOVE.

Arabella and the Magic Pencil

Acknowledges that a new baby in the house can mean big changes, but these changes can be positive ones (although a period of adjustment is needed)

The Worry Box

A great choice for children with occasional worries, the bear in the story is given strategies to help ease his anxiety.

Hip, Hop, Hooray for Brooklynn!

An upbeat story book about a young bunny born with clubfoot. A great way to introduce young children to the treatment of clubfoot and similar conditions.

No, Baby, No

A good choice for an older sibling to set expectations of what it is like to have a baby in the household. Featuring a multi-cultural family.

It’s Not Fair!

Children with a baby brother or sister may identify with this story, which acknowledges the advantages and disadvantages of being the older sibling.

Our Stripy Baby

Encourages children to accept the fact that everyone is different. This book may help a child who is struggling to come to terms with having a sibling with special needs.

My Big Brother, Boris

Shows children that teenage siblings, although they spend more time with their friends and sometimes argue with Mum and Dad, will always love them and remain part of the family.

I am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed (Charlie and Lola)

A good starting point for a discussion on the importance of good bedtime habits!

Sometimes

Children with siblings with long term illness

The Perfect Baby

It may help an older sibling cope with the bringing home of a new baby.

Our Baby Inside

A positive yet realistic view of what it's like to have a baby - explaining to children where they come from.

When the World Was Waiting for You

Understanding and celebrating the arrival of a new baby.

Wilbie’s Gift

Acknowledging some common uncertainties a child may have associated with a new baby in the house.

My Brother is Different

Our New Baby

A positive, fun introduction to the arrival of a new baby for very young children

Maggie’s Monkeys

Shows that having imaginary friends is nothing to be afraid of.

Where Did That Baby Come From?

The book reflects the frustration of the toddler in a sympathetic way at the presence of a new sibling and the pictures present plenty to talk about and laugh at with a young child as you go through the tale.

Topsy and Tim: The New Baby

A positive yet realistic view of what it's like to have a new baby sibling. Acknowledges that children often feel jealous when a new sibling arrives.

Not Me!

This book presents a slightly different view of an older sibling's attitude to his younger brother. A lovely book for demonstrating the special relationship that can exist between two brothers.

The Tunnel

Siblings frequently struggle to get along. This book will help brothers and sisters recognise the love that underlies their sometimes fraught relationship.

Just Because

Promoting tolerance and celebrating diversity. May help children to realise that those with disabilities can achieve as much as those without.

We’ll Paint the Octopus Red

A positive story about the developing relationship between a child and her baby brother, who has Down's syndrome.

Russell’s World

An introduction to autism

My Little Brother

Promoting tolerance between siblings.

Share!

This book may help to explore disgruntled feelings between an older and a younger baby sibling who at about 6 months is starting to want to play with their toys and things. It is hard to share everything and resentment can build up inside.

Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep

May comfort a child who is experiencing bad dreams or who is afraid of the dark.

Just Like You Did

Acknowledging feelings of anxiety or jealousy that can sometimes come up when a new baby arrives. Reassuring children that despite the fact life has changed, they are still special and loved by their parents.

You’re All My Favourite

Reassuring a child their parents love them and their siblings equally.

Croc and Bird

Children living in families to which they are not biologically related will enjoy a story that shows the ties of love to be stronger than the ties of biology.

Baby on Board

A good starting point to discuss the facts of life with young children. May help to set expectations of how a mother's pregnancy will change life for an older sibling.