Books play a crucial role in every child’s life. They are not only a source of entertainment, but also help to teach important life lessons, foster bonding, and evoke a love for reading. With the arrival of a new sibling, books that focus on the experiences of being a big sister can empower young readers while strengthening their connection with their newest family member.
Here are 30 adorable big sister books that make for the perfect gift or introduction to your growing family:
1. “I am a Big Sister” by Caroline Jayne Church
2. “The Super, Incredible Big Sister” by Jennifer Dewing and Jill McDonald
3. “Best-Ever Big Sister” by Karen Katz
4. “The Berenstain Bears’ New Baby” by Stan & Jan Berenstain
5. “Hello Baby!” by Lizzy Rockwell
6. “Sisters First” by Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush
7. “Big Sisters Are the Best” by Fran Manushkin and Kirsten Richards
8. “Waiting for Baby” by Harriet Ziefert and Emily Bolam
9. “Monster, Be Good!” by Natalie Marshall
10. “Lola Reads to Leo” by Anna McQuinn and Rosalind Beardshaw
11. “Zaza’s Baby Brother” by Lucy Cousins
12. “Penny & Jelly: The School Show” by Maria Gianferrari and Thyra Heder
13. “Kitty Castle: The Magic Key” by Celesta Thiessen and Keziah Farris
14. “The New Small Person” by Lauren Child
15. “What Sisters Do Best” by Laura Numeroff and Lynn Munsinger
16. “I’m Going to be a Big Sister!” by Brenda Bercun and Sue Durrant
17. “Little Miss, Big Sis” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Peter H. Reynolds
18. “Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel” by Diana Lopez
19. “Oliver and Amanda Pig and the New Brother” by Jean Van Leeuwen and Ann Schweninger
20. “Big Brother, Little Sister” by Shiela Yeger
21. “The Sister Book” by Todd Parr
22. “Becoming a Big Sister: A Book About You and Your New Little Sibling” by Simone Fonseca Rodrigues
23. “Pinkalicious and the New Teacher” by Victoria Kann
24. “Just Me and My Little Brother” by Mercer Mayer
25. “One Big Happy Family: Heartwarming Stories of Animals Caring for One Another” by Lisa Rogak
26. “I Used to be the Baby” by Robin Ballard
27. “Big Sister Now: A Story about Me and Our New Baby” by Annette Sheldon and Karen Maizel
28. “Julius, the Baby of the World” by Kevin Henkes
29. “Sometimes You Get What You Want” by Meredith Gary and Lisa Brown
30. “The One in the Middle is the Green Kangaroo” by Judy Blume
With so many wonderful books on this list, it’s easy to find a big sister book that will touch the heart, inspire, and bring joy to any young reader. Each book captures the unique emotions experienced in sibling relationships while promoting love, support, and understanding—essential elements for fostering strong family bonds.
Cuddle up with your little ones for a cozy story time with these heartwarming books that celebrate sisterhood!
