Families who loved Everett Anderson's Nine Month Long by Lucille Clifton often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the slow, abstract timeline of a pregnancy or feeling uncertain about their place in a growing family. This gentle, rhythmic story follows young Everett Anderson as he processes the nine-month wait for a new sibling. It beautifully captures the shift from curiosity to anticipation, emphasizing that while the family is changing, the love for the existing child remains constant. It is particularly helpful for children aged 3 to 8 who are moving from being an only child to a big brother or sister. Parents will appreciate the focus on the passage of time and the warmth of the mother-son bond during this transition period. It serves as a soothing reassurance that a new baby is a gift for the whole family, not a replacement for the firstborn.
