Books About New Babies · 647 titles considered

The Best New Babies Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about new babies? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Monday's Not Coming
With the Fire on High
Far from the Tree
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About New Babies

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2018

Monday's Not Coming

By Tiffany D Jackson

A girl vanishes, and only her best friend notices. Can she uncover the truth?

435 pages· 83,524 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 88,598 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2019

With the Fire on High

A young mother finds magic in cooking, but can she turn her culinary dreams into reality?

392 pages· 72,363 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 90,527 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2017

Far from the Tree

Three teens, connected by blood, navigate adoption, family secrets, and belonging.

374 pages· 88,170 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 50,287 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2004

Crank

By Ellen Hopkins · Book #1 in the Crank series

A perfect daughter spirals into chaos after meeting a dangerous addiction.

537 pages· 34,497 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 157,257 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012

Stella Batts Needs a New Name

By Courtney Sheinmel, Jennifer A. Bell (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Stella Batts series

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her identity.

160 pages· 13,921 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 799 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Penny and Her Doll

By Kevin Henkes · Book #1 in the Penny series

A young girl receives a doll from her grandmother and must decide on a name for it

32 pages· 662 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,426 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2016

Next to You

Are they cuter than a piglet in a sweater? Discover the answer.

32 pages· 193 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 326 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019

Baby's First Bank Heist

By Jim Whalley, Stephen Collins (Illustrator)

A baby plans a bank heist to buy a pet. Chaos ensues.

32 pages· 622 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 258 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017

Here We Are

A person is introduced to the planet Earth and its inhabitants.

40 pages· 483 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 8,135 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2011

Hello in There!

A sister eagerly awaits her new sibling, sharing songs and stories of the world outside.

28 pages
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 370 ratings
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New Babies Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about new babies for the youngest readers and listeners.

You Are My Happy

Ages 0–4 · 2019

A bedtime tale of gratitude and joy shared between a mother bear and her cub.

Bunny Roo, I Love You
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Bunny Roo, I Love You

Ages 0–2 · 2015

Discover how mamas comfort their babies in a bewildering world.

Baby Be Kind
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Baby Be Kind

Ages 0–3 · 2012

Discover simple acts of kindness that even a baby can do.

Little You

Ages 0–3 · 2013

Celebrate the boundless potential of every child in this tender board book.

When the World Was Waiting for You
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When the World Was Waiting for You

Ages 0–3 · 2011

Celebrate the joy and anticipation of a new baby's arrival.

Baby's Here!

Ages 0–4 · 2022

Engage toddlers with a playful, interactive journey celebrating new siblings.

If Kisses Were Colors
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If Kisses Were Colors

Ages 1–3 · 2003

A parent's love shines brighter than a rainbow.

Littles

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Celebrate the fleeting joys of babyhood in a heartwarming rhyming journey.

Hands On!
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Hands On!

Ages 0–4 · 2022

Celebrate a baby's journey from crawling to first steps.

One Big Day
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One Big Day

Ages 0–4 · 2022

Celebrate a baby's first birthday with joy and wonder.

Sometimes Babies...

Ages 0–2 · 2022

Discover the many kinds of babies and the love that embraces them all.

Ten Tiny Toes

Ages 0–3 · 2014

Celebrate the joy of wiggling ears and giggling bellies.

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New Babies Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about new babies for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Brian Wildsmith's Animal Gallery

Ages 4–8 · 2010

Explore the vibrant world of animals through stunning illustrations and surprising collective nouns.

The Blur

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A child with superpowers races through life, leaving her parents breathless.

Alma and How She Got Her Name

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young girl learns the story behind her long name and the ancestors it represents.

Larry Bendeco Johannes Von Sloop

Ages 2–5 · 2014

Brothers debate if fancy or simple names make a bakery thrive.

Famously Phoebe

Ages 4–7 · 2017

A star sibling faces a new rival. Can she share the spotlight?

My Brother the Duck

Ages 3–5 · 2020

Is Stella's baby brother really a duck? Evidence suggests so, but more research is needed.

Babymoon

Ages 2–5 · 2019

Experience the tender magic of a family's first days with their newborn.

A Crash of Rhinos

Ages 4–8 · 2016

Discover the quirky world of animal group names in this playful picture book.

The New Small Person

Ages 4–8 · 2014

A new sibling disrupts Elmore's world, sparking unexpected change.

All We Know
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All We Know

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A mother's love is as natural as the changing seasons.

Welcome to Your World

Ages 2–5 · 2020

Explore the wonders of nature through the eyes of a newborn.

Little Big Girl

Ages 3–5 · 2016

A little girl discovers the joys and challenges of becoming a big sister.

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New Babies Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about new babies for developing and independent readers.

Socks

Ages 8–12 · 1973

A cat's world turns upside down with a new baby in the house.

Lu

Ages 10–13 · 2018

Lu faces unexpected hurdles on and off the track to discover what true victory means.

Botanicum

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Explore a virtual museum of plant wonders, from perennials to tropical exotica.

Baby Cakes

Ages 7–10 · 2014

Delaney faces twin surprises and a crash course in siblinghood.

Mallory McDonald, Baby Expert

Ages 7–10 · 2014

A new baby disrupts Mallory's world. Can she find her place again?

Recipe for Disaster

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A girl's quest for a bat mitzvah uncovers family secrets and self-discovery.

The Women Who Caught the Babies

Ages 9–12 · 2019

Discover the legacy of African-American midwives through poetry and art, celebrating their vital role in birth and community.

Ghoulia and the Ghost with No Name

Ages 6–9 · 2018

A young ghost is vanishing. Can a little zombie save him before it's too late?

Give and Take
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Give and Take

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A girl struggles with loss and hoarding as her family fosters a baby.

Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go!

Ages 0–5 · 1997

Introduce your baby to the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss.

Graphic Nov.
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Bad Kitty Meets the Baby

Ages 7–9 · 2011

A cat's life is disrupted by the arrival of a new pet in the house, leading to a series of events that challenge her dominance and force her to adapt to the new situation

The Fran That Time Forgot

Ages 7–10 · 2005

A young girl scientist travels back in time to change her middle name, but her actions have unintended consequences on her future self

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