A child observes all the things that his new baby brother does and gives all the reasons why he loves being a big brother.

While Grace and her best friend Mimi are waiting for the arrival of the baby sister Mimi's family plans to adopt, Grace gets a big surprise.

A new baby in the family means many changes--from late night diaper changes to learning new ways to play--but here, baby tells their older sibling just what to expect.

Kyle misses his time on Mother's lap while she is pregnant and is happy when the birth of his baby brother makes her lap available again.

Mom and Dad told me I am going to be a big brother.

"No thanks," I said. "We already have me."

Becoming a big brother is a big change. New babies need lots of attention even though they don't do very much when they're little. But after all the eating, sleeping, and going potty, babies need their big brothers!

Beloved bestselling author and illustrator Marianne Richmond shares the humorous journey—and joyful ending—of one child's

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Mr. and Mrs. Shape are expecting a baby, but they are surprised when three arrive! The first is just like Mother Rhombus, the other just like Father Rectangle, the third baby is a different shape. What should her name be? Go on a geometry naming adventure as all the shape family relatives weigh in. Will Cousin Triangle, Aunt Hexagon or Grandma Rhombus have the right angle?

Davy the sheep wishes he had time alone with his parents, as he did before his twelve brothers came along and started imitating his every move, but when his wish comes true Davy misses playing with the youngsters.

When Codie's favorite aunt is having a baby, Codie has lots of worries: Will the baby and her aunt be all right, will Codie's baby quilt be done on time, and will her aunt still have time for her?

A seize ans, tout ce qui m'intéresse, c'est le prochain party o j'irai, et les filles que je réussirai à séduire. A quoi bon me soucier de demain ? Je ne songe qu'à mon propre bonheur, et ça me va. Après tout, on n'a qu'une vie à vivre, non? Ça, c'était avant l'appel d'Andréanne, cette fille que je connais à peine. Avant qu'elle m'annonce qu'un bébé grandissait dans son ventre. Et que j'en étais le père... Moi, papa? Il n'en est pas...

This is a short story about an only child having to come to terms with the fact that there is now a new family member in the house. All the attention gets focused on the baby, and so the other child might feel a little neglected. This a a story that everyone can relate to in some way or another.