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Picture Books About Siblings

Siblings can be the best friends you ever make in life. These picture books show how great a sibling relationship can be, for kids ages 4-8! 
Angelina's Baby Sister
Illustrated by Helen Craig

The classic bestselling picture book, Angelina’s Baby Sister, is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition perfect for Angelina fans new and old! Can Angelina sashay her way through all the changes a baby brings?

Jules vs. the Ocean
Illustrated by Jessie Sima

From the creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes a story about a young girl determined to impress her older sister by building elaborate sandcastles, even if that means standing up to the ocean and its smash-happy waves!

Hundred Feet Tall
Illustrated by Jemima Williams

Guess How Much I Love You meets Someday in this gentle read-aloud picture book that shows us that with just the right amount of care and support, even the smallest of seeds can grow to stand one hundred feet tall.

Spencer and Vincent, the Jellyfish Brothers
Illustrated by Emily Dove

When two jellyfish brothers are separated at sea it takes all of the ocean’s creatures to help them reunite in this heartwarming tale of brotherly love.

Max & Ruby and Twin Trouble
Illustrated by Rosemary Wells

“Double trouble finds comic relief.” —Kirkus Reviews

From beloved author-illustrator Rosemary Wells comes a brand-new story about the inimitable brother and sister Max and Ruby. Max and Ruby’s family is expanding and soon enough nobody will be getting any sleep!

Max & Ruby and the Babysitting Squad
Illustrated by Rosemary Wells

From beloved author-illustrator Rosemary Wells comes the next installment in the adventures of the inimitable brother and sister bunnies, Max and Ruby.

I'll Fix Anthony
Illustrated by Arnold Lobel

A little brother imagines how great life will be once he’s bigger than his older brother in this classic, saucy tale of sibling rivalry from master storyteller Judith Viorst.

Clever Little Witch
Illustrated by Hyewon Yum

Magical mayhem and hilarity ensue when a clever little witch tries to turn her baby brother into a goldfish in this funny and imaginative picture book about sibling rivalry.

Sister Day!
Illustrated by Sonia Sánchez

“Sweet, upbeat, and refreshing.” —Kirkus Reviews

From the author of Strictly No Elephants comes an adorable picture book that tells the timeless tale of a little girl who’s on a mission to convince her big sister to play with her!

Samurai Scarecrow

A Very Ninja Halloween

Illustrated by Rubin Pingk

A young ninja and his adorable younger sister who wants to be just like him are in for the Halloween of their lives in this tender sibling story with graphic novel–inspired illustrations, Samurai style.

Bathtime for Twins
Illustrated by Sam Williams

Bathtime fun, times two! An adorable duo heads for the tub in this board book companion to Playtime for Twins.

Jinx and the Doom Fight Crime!
Illustrated by Samantha Cotterill

“An exuberant picture book…Fabulously fun artwork…Fighting crime definitely takes imagination.” —The Wall Street Journal

“This tale offers the refreshing twist of sibling friendship that parents will applaud. Jinx and the Doom will captivate readers with their irresistible fun.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

This Is MY Room!

(No Tigers Allowed)

Jojo’s ready for her first night all alone in her very own room, but a menagerie of animals have other ideas in this charming and fun picture book.

Thread of Love

Three siblings enjoy the Indian festival of Raksha Bandhan—a celebration of the special relationship between brothers and sisters—in this vibrant reinterpretation of the classic song Frère Jacques (Are You Sleeping) from New York Times bestselling mother/son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal.

And Nick
Illustrated by Leonid Gore

Nick isn’t sure what he wants—and that’s okay! Youngest siblings and late bloomers will be delighted by this charming and reassuring picture book.

The Baby Swap
Illustrated by Andrew Joyner

A jealous big sister learns a very loving lesson in this warm and funny picture book about sibling rivalry, featuring charming text and retro-nostalgic artwork.

Day at the Beach
Illustrated by Tom Booth

A day at the beach becomes a lesson in sibling bonding for Gideon in this magical picture book.

Maggie and Wendel

Imagine Everything!

Illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld

In this charming picture book, brother and sister elephants come together for an afternoon of epic adventures as they let their big imaginations take them to the wildest of places!