Youngest Sibs Rule! 5 Books for the Baby of the Family
As far as birth order goes, the youngest child has a bit of a … reputation. In researching this post I discovered that there is actually something called “youngest child syndrome” which doesn’t exactly have the best connotations. (Think: spoiled, dependent, etc.) Youngest children sometimes feel like they never get anything that hasn’t been passed on through the sibling ranks; from hand-me-downs from older siblings, to undivided parent attention. This is a loaded role! (And as an only child myself, I have limited personal experience with the position.) But, on the other hand, think of all the upsides for babies of the family, less pressure, lots of love and attention from everyone, and cool older siblings to guide you on your way. Sounds like a good deal to me! In this spirit, here’s a great list of books, from picture to middle-grade, that are perfect for the youngest child in your life.
Just Me and My Little Brother
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Just Me and My Little Brother
By
Mercer Mayer
Illustrator
Mercer Mayer
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Just Me and My Little Brother, by Mercer Mayer
It’s sweet and refreshing to read a story about an older brother who is SUPER excited to have a little brother. (Especially considering that there are plenty of stories about reluctant older siblings!) Little Critter is dreaming up all of the fun things he can do with his younger sibling, from riding bikes to fighting bullies. Hopefully little brother, who can’t walk yet, can keep up!
Just Me and My Little Brother, by Mercer Mayer
It’s sweet and refreshing to read a story about an older brother who is SUPER excited to have a little brother. (Especially considering that there are plenty of stories about reluctant older siblings!) Little Critter is dreaming up all of the fun things he can do with his younger sibling, from riding bikes to fighting bullies. Hopefully little brother, who can’t walk yet, can keep up!
The Berenstain Bears' New Baby
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The Berenstain Bears' New Baby
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The Berenstain Bears’ New Baby, by Stan & Jan Berenstain
Guess what, even bears have sibling drama! This classic picture book about our favorite Grizzlies shows how families change with each new addition. And, perhaps most importantly, how much love the new baby can add to an already adorable and loving family unit. This book is perfect bedtime reading for both your older or younger cubs!
The Berenstain Bears’ New Baby, by Stan & Jan Berenstain
Guess what, even bears have sibling drama! This classic picture book about our favorite Grizzlies shows how families change with each new addition. And, perhaps most importantly, how much love the new baby can add to an already adorable and loving family unit. This book is perfect bedtime reading for both your older or younger cubs!
Beezus and Ramona
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Beezus and Ramona
By
Beverly Cleary
Illustrator
Jacqueline Rogers
,
Louis Darling
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Beezus and Ramona, by Beverly Cleary
From my own childhood bookshelf, perhaps the most adorable and precocious (fictional) younger sister out there was Ramona Quimby! Always giving her older exasperated sister Beezus a run for her money, Ramona makes being the youngest look like a whole lot of fun. In this book, you get both the older and younger sibling perspective.
Beezus and Ramona, by Beverly Cleary
From my own childhood bookshelf, perhaps the most adorable and precocious (fictional) younger sister out there was Ramona Quimby! Always giving her older exasperated sister Beezus a run for her money, Ramona makes being the youngest look like a whole lot of fun. In this book, you get both the older and younger sibling perspective.
Big Snowman, Little Snowman (Disney Frozen)
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Big Snowman, Little Snowman (Disney Frozen)
By
Tish Rabe
Illustrator
RH Disney
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Frozen, by Tish Rabe, RH Disney
If you have young children in your life, then you have probably watched Frozen at least a dozen times. (And listened to Let it Go even more!) But reading the book version is a good way to encourage literacy in young Elsa fans. In this tale, younger sister Anna goes on an epic quest to save her older sister, Queen Elsa, who has some dangerous icy powers. And who says the younger sibling can’t save the day? Empowering and enchanting!
Frozen, by Tish Rabe, RH Disney
If you have young children in your life, then you have probably watched Frozen at least a dozen times. (And listened to Let it Go even more!) But reading the book version is a good way to encourage literacy in young Elsa fans. In this tale, younger sister Anna goes on an epic quest to save her older sister, Queen Elsa, who has some dangerous icy powers. And who says the younger sibling can’t save the day? Empowering and enchanting!
Stella Batts Needs a New Name (Stella Batts Series #1)
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Stella Batts Needs a New Name (Stella Batts Series #1)
By
Courtney Sheinmel
Illustrator
Jennifer A. Bell
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Stella Batts Needs a New Name, by Courtney Sheinmel
Older sister Stella may be the title character in the first installment of Sheinmel’s series, but younger sister Penny has a lot to say. After the mean boy in third grade renames Stella “Smella,” Stella decides to change her name. And as Penny is always quick to copy her older sister, she wants a new name, too. In fact, now that her sister’s name is up for grabs, she’d like it for herself! Will the real Stella Batts please stand up?
What books do you recommend for the baby in the family?
Stella Batts Needs a New Name, by Courtney Sheinmel
Older sister Stella may be the title character in the first installment of Sheinmel’s series, but younger sister Penny has a lot to say. After the mean boy in third grade renames Stella “Smella,” Stella decides to change her name. And as Penny is always quick to copy her older sister, she wants a new name, too. In fact, now that her sister’s name is up for grabs, she’d like it for herself! Will the real Stella Batts please stand up?
What books do you recommend for the baby in the family?