The connection between siblings is powerful, and I love finding children’s books that celebrate this special bond. This list of new children’s books about siblings has a little something for everyone. Whether you are welcoming a new little sibling, or dealing with battling brothers and sisters, this list has a book for you!

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Juniper Kai: Super Spy

Written by Laura Gehl and illustrated by Alexandria Neonakis

Juniper Kai is a young girl who loves being a spy. Her parents are usually her partners in crime, but they suddenly seem distracted and busy. Will Juniper Kai be able to figure out what is going on with them? This book is a fun twist on the idea of welcoming a new sibling. The illustrations are full of hints that eagle-eyed readers will have fun figuring out as Juniper Kai makes the eventual discovery of the secret her parents have been keeping.

A Twin Is to Hug

Written by Boni Ashburn and illustrated by John Nez

This adorable rhyming book shares all of the things that twins are, and all that they are not. The sweet text explores the ups and downs of having a twin, from looking alike (or not), to always having someone around (whether that is good or bad). The text is accompanied by adorable illustrations showing twins of various ages, races, and genders as they traverse life together. Twins (and lots of siblings) will recognize truth in the statements, and parents will appreciate the sweet reminder that your twin will always be there by your side.

You and Me, Me and You: Brothers

Written and illustrated by Miguel Tanco

This sweet exploration of brothers uses simple text and illustrations to show the complicated relationship between brothers. The illustrations sometimes give double meaning to the simple text, adding to the depth of the story. (While the text mentions that brothers share nothing, and everything, the illustrations show both of them in bed with chicken pox). This book is a great reminder of the important lessons that having a brother can teach us, as well as the sweet and wonderful memories that we can create together.

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Dear Sister

Written by Alison McGhee and illustrated by Joe Bluhm

This middle grade novel follows a boy and his younger sister as they grow up. The book is told completely through the notes that the older brother writes to his younger sister, as well as the “progress reports” that he creates for her, and any other cards or items that they have shared. The hilarious text shows the begrudging love between siblings as they grow up, and the common ground that they find along the way. Everyone with siblings will appreciate the way that the siblings argue and disagree, only to show their real love and strong bond through small gestures. The illustrations will have kids laughing along, and the heartwarming ending shows how distance can’t break the sibling bond.

Flora’s Tree House

Written and illustrated by Gabriel Alborozo

Flora is a young girl who loves to sketch and watch her brother as he plays in the yard. One day, her brother Will sneaks into her treehouse and finds that she has not only been watching him on his adventures, but also drawing them and making them better. As they look over her many drawings and reminisce about the imaginative adventures that he has been on, their imaginations collide and allow them to create all kinds of fun new adventures together. This sweet story reminds kids that playing with their siblings can lead to even more fun. The colorful illustrations are full of funny and creative situations that kids may be inspired to act out on their own as well.

Just Like My Brother

Written and illustrated by Gianna Marino

Little Giraffe is playing hide and seek with her brother. As she approaches each new group of animals, she asks them if they have seen her brother, and she tries to describe him. As she mentions his speed, or his spots, or his bravery, the other animals point out that she has the same qualities. When their game is almost interrupted by a leopard, Little Giraffe has the chance to see that she really is like her brother. The cute story highlights the feelings of admiration that kids can have for their older siblings, while encouraging them to see the same in themselves. The illustrations are full of adorable animals, and kids will love finding the leopard as she sneaks in to the pictures a little at a time.

Little Owl’s Egg

Written by Debi Gliori and illustrated by Alison Brown

When Mommy Owl tells Little Owl that they will be having a new baby owl soon, Little Owl is very upset. He wants to stay the baby. His mother tells him that perhaps the egg isn’t a baby owl after all. She comes up with all kinds of suggestions for what may actually be in the egg, but Little Owl finds problems with each of her suggestions. Eventually he realizes that another baby owl may not be so bad after all. This story is a great way to introduce kids to the idea of a new baby sibling, especially with the sweet reminder from the Mommy Owl to her little one at the end of the book. The illustrations are bright and colorful, and kids will love laughing at some of the silly things the Little Owl pictures inside the egg.

Twins: A Picture Book

Written and illustrated by Mike Ciccotello

Everyone expects twins to look alike, and this author was inspired by his fraternal twins to create a silly story that shows that twins don’t have to be identical to share a special bond. The text in the story shares some of the things that twins have in common, as well as some things that may be different about them. It shows that they can be both alike and different, and that they also can be best friends, while still having disagreements. The illustrations steal the show in this book, since the “twin” pair in question is actually a little boy and a giraffe. They may not look alike, but these two characters can still build a strong bond that only they can understand.

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