Books About Pregnancy · 35 titles considered

The Best Pregnancy Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about pregnancy? 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.

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

Our 10 Favorite Books About Pregnancy

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2017

Far from the Tree

By Robin Benway

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 12–18 · 2018

Monday's Not Coming

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 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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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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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Nine Months

By Miranda Paul, Jason Chin (Illustrator)

A family awaits a new baby, experiencing seasons and growth together.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2019)
32 pages· 257 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 814 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2018

Lu

By Jason Reynolds · Book #4 in the Track series

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

240 pages· 43,551 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 7,414 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018

Mama's Belly

By Kate Hosford, Abigail Halpin (Illustrator)

A girl prepares for her baby sister's arrival, balancing excitement and anxiety.

32 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 187 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

Baby on the Way

What happens when a child awaits a new sibling?

32 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 151 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

Baby Cakes

Delaney faces twin surprises and a crash course in siblinghood.

160 pages· 18,046 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 180 ratings
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Pregnancy Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

Baby Belly

Ages 0–3 · 2020

A boy wonders what's inside his mom's growing belly.

Mummy, What's in Your Tummy?
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Mummy, What's in Your Tummy?

Ages 2–5 · 2015

What's in Mummy's tummy? A playful mystery awaits.

Will You Still Love Me?

Ages 1–3 · 2010

Will a new sibling change a mother's love?

Grow, Baby, Grow!
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Grow, Baby, Grow!

Ages 5–7 · 2019

Witness a baby's magical growth month by month through enchanting pop-ups.

The Fruits of Your Labor
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The Fruits of Your Labor

Ages 1–18 · 2019

Discover a baby's growth from sweet pea to watermelon with playful facts.

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Pregnancy Picture Books

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

What Makes a Baby

Ages 3–7 · 2012

Discover the inclusive story of where babies come from, for every family and child.

Pecan Pie Baby
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Pecan Pie Baby

Ages 5–8 · 2010

Gia fears a new baby will disrupt her life with Mama.

The Birds, the Bees, and the Berenstain Bears
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The Birds, the Bees, and the Berenstain Bears

Ages 3–7 · 2000

Sister Bear's curious questions about a new cub spark a family adventure.

The Baby Tree

Ages 5–8 · 2014

A boy's quest for the truth about where babies come from leads to amusing answers.

When I Carried You in My Belly
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When I Carried You in My Belly

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A mother's song reveals the magic of her child's traits formed before birth.

Babies Don't Eat Pizza

Ages 3–5 · 2009

A new sibling arrives, sparking curiosity and questions about life with a baby.

Olive Marshmallow
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Olive Marshmallow

Ages 3–6 · 2015

Archie faces a pink, frilly surprise: a new baby sister.

How Big Is Baby Now?

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover how big the baby is inside Mommy's belly each month with fun comparisons kids love.

We Are Expecting You!

Ages 3–5 · 2023

An elephant sibling eagerly awaits a new family member's arrival.

Always Sisters

Ages 4–7 · 2023

A young girl learns to grieve her unborn sister and find healing.

How Big Is Baby?

Ages 3–5 · 2021

Discover the mystery of a growing baby with interactive flaps revealing each month's changes.

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Pregnancy Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about pregnancy for developing and independent readers.

Who Ordered This Baby? Definitely Not Me!

Ages 8–12 · 2007

Hank's world flips when he learns his mom is having a baby.

Heartbeat

Ages 8–12 · 2004

Annie navigates life's shifting rhythms as her family changes and friendships falter.

Someone Like You

Ages 12–+ · 1998

A friendship is tested when tragedy strikes and secrets unfold.

Love, Life, and the List

Ages 13–+ · 2017

A teen's quest to transform her art leads to unexpected self-discovery.

Breaking Dawn

Ages 14–18 · 2008

A choice between mortality and immortality could alter the fate of two worlds.

Love, Penelope

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A fifth-grader's letters reveal family, identity, and big questions about love and equality.

Hot British Boyfriend

Ages 13–+ · 2021

A girl seeks love and self-discovery on a study trip to England.

The Housemaid's Wedding

2024

A bride's dream wedding day turns into a fight for survival against an unknown threat.

Jake the Fake Keeps His Cool

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Jake fakes his way through school and family surprises. Can he keep his cool?

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