Families who loved The Berenstain Bears' Baby Makes Five by Stan Berenstain 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 younger child is struggling to share the spotlight with a brand-new baby in the house. It is the perfect tool for validating the 'big kid' who suddenly feels small and forgotten amidst a flurry of diapers and visitors. The story follows Sister Bear as she navigates the arrival of Honey Bear, moving through a range of very real emotions: from initial excitement to stinging jealousy and eventually to a place of pride in her new role. This 32-page picture book provides a safe space for preschoolers and early elementary children to admit that having a new sibling is hard. Parents will appreciate how it models a patient, family-centered resolution that doesn't shame the child for their complicated feelings.
