Children's Literature - Bibliotherapy - Indianapolis

Illustrations and text welcome a new baby to some of life's delights, from "the glistening mystery of soap bubbles" to "the swish of leaves in the breeze."

The table turns at last for Titch, who has been inheriting his older siblings' outgrown clothes.

Mo Willems' introductory guide for new arrivals welcomes readers to the world using bold, eye-catching graphics and clever text that is perfect for reading aloud. With a fun and heartwarming message, Welcome playfully interacts with the reader with its meta-humor, while addressing such topics such as injustice, cats, friendship, and family. This one-of-a-kind guide to the world is a must-have for infants and new parents alike.

Baby and his family make some jazzy music.

This New York Times Best Illustrated Book captures all the sweet and touching moments in Baby's day, from Mama's first cuddle in the morning to Daddy's last kiss at bedtime. Parents and their little ones will enjoy seeing themselves in the simple, straightforward observations of the routines of a baby, including Baby's first shaky steps, Baby's much needed nap, the comfort of Baby's bottle, a steamy bath, and a bedtime story. Like Mem Fox's Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, this charming and joyful picture book by Polly Kanevsky and illustrated by Taeeun Yoo, the recipient of a previous New York Times Best Illustrated Award and an Ezra Jack Keats Award, will surely appeal to families with young children.

When George loses his Grandma Stella, Saturdays just aren't the same... until a new Stella helps him celebrate her memory.George loves Saturdays. He gets to spend them with his grandmother, Stella. But one week, his parents explain that he won't be able to have Saturdays with Stella anymore. Then George hates Saturdays. That is, until his new sister, Stella, arrives.This poignant story explores the complex emotions that come with both the exit and entrance of loved ones.

Mister Bud, the family dog, has a satisfying routine to his life, but when another dog joins the family and disrupts his schedule, Mister Bud must learn to adapt.

Ellen and her stuffed toy, Penguin, have difficulty adjusting to a new baby brother.

Where do babies come from?Sooner or later, every child will ask this question . . . Join a curious little boy who asks everyone from his babysitter to the mailman, getting all sorts of funny―and confusing!―answers along the way, before his parents gently set him straight.Award-winning Sophie Blackall has created a beautiful picture book full of playful details to amuse and engage readers, while cleverly revealing the basics of reproduction in an age-appropriate way.Answering the question Where do babies come from? Has never been this easy (or entertaining).Finally, a beautiful, funny picture book to answer the age-old question: Where do babies come from?

Farmer Brown, oh-so-sleepy, has a new, adorable—and LOUD—duckling to deal with in this addition to the award-winning Click, Clack series from the New York Times bestselling team who brought you Click, Clack, Moo and Click, Clack, Boo! There’s more trouble on the farm, but Duck has nothing to do with it, for once. This time the trouble is a four-ounce puff of fluff who just won’t go to sleep, and whose play-with-me “peeps” are keeping the whole barnyard awake with him. Peep! Peep! Peep! How do you get a baby duck to hit the hay? Poor Farmer Brown will find out—and Duck might just find himself in trouble after all…

Hush, hush! Rush, rush!When Baby cries, her family and neighbors try to stop her tears and help her to sleep. But all their rushing and hushing, tickling and rocking, and feeding and burping can't stop Baby's tears. Roy, the old retriever, knows what Baby needs to fall asleep--her little white sheep! In this rhythmic and soothing lullaby of a story, doggy knows best. Good boy, Roy!

The 2019 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner In an astonishing unfurling of our universe, Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer and Caldecott Honor winner Ekua Holmes celebrate the birth of every child. Before the universe was formed, before time and space existed, there was . . . nothing. But then . . . BANG! Stars caught fire and burned so long that they exploded, flinging stardust everywhere. And the ash of those stars turned into planets. Into our Earth. And into us. In a poetic text, Marion Dane Bauer takes readers from the trillionth of a second when our universe was born to the singularities that became each one of us, while vivid illustrations by Ekua Holmes capture the void before the Big Bang and the ensuing life that burst across galaxies. A seamless blend of science and art, this picture book reveals the composition of our world and beyond -- and how we are all the stuff of stars.

The Christmas season at Mae's house is enlivened by the arrival of a new baby and Mae's appearance in a Christmas play.

Don’t wait to read this picture book about three friends who are each waiting for something worthwhile—and practicing patience while they’re at it! William was waiting on his front porch. Annie was waiting in her backyard. And, in his house on the corner, Thomas was waiting, too. But what are they each waiting for? When will it arrive? These three stories of three eagerly waiting friends come together in the end, where everything—especially friends and family—is worth the wait.

As Rose anxiously awaits the birth of the family’s new baby, she isn’t sure what to expect about her new role as big sister. She isn’t sure whether she wants a baby brother or a baby sister; actually she isn’t sure she wants a new baby at all! But when her new little brother actually arrives, suddenly everything seems just right. / Susanna Leonard Hill’s text perfectly captures the excitement and apprehension of children anticipating the arrival of a new baby, and Nicole Rutten’s sweet hamster characters make this an ideal story for siblings-to-be.

When Mama's pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born.

Za-Za the zebra must adjust to the arrival of a baby brother.

When he learns that his mother is going to have a baby, Tommy is very excited and hopes that the baby will be a sister.

Feeling neglected because of the family's new baby, Anna transforms herself into different animals hoping to be noticed.

Baby's first day at home is carefully observed by big sister who shares her reluctance, curiosity, and awe.

In a series of delightfully imaginary achievements, "nobody's mouse" transforms himself into the beloved hero of his mother, father, sister, and brand-new baby brother. In their very first collaboration, now celebrating its 30th anniversary, Robert Kraus and Jose Aruego give charm and validity to one of childhood's more difficult experiences. Tender and catchy, Robert Kraus's rhyming text, combined with Jose Aruego's large, vibrantly clever illustrations, makes for a storytime classic. This happy picture book is brusting with wit, tenderness, and joyful ingenuity.

Life for Davy was glorious as long as he had his mother and father to himself. But then he got a brother, Petey. When Davy sang, Petey cried. When Davy created a masterpiece, Petey spat up on it. And then he got another brother, Mike! And another, Stu! And another, Gil! Until he had TWELVE LITTLE BROTHERS! And that was only the beginning!Perfect for families of any size, Another Brother is irresistibly fresh and funny.

Share the joys of becoming a big sister! With the arrival of a new baby comes many transitions, and big sisters may need a little extra tender loving care to adjust to a new family situation. This sweet story with adorable toddler illustrations by Caroline Jayne Church is just right to share with and prepare an older sister getting ready for an expanding family. La llegada de un bebé viene acompañada de nuevas experiencias, y las hermanas pueden necesitar un poco de tiempo y mucho cariño para adaptarse a la nueva situación familiar. Este hermoso libro, con ilustraciones adorables de Caroline Jayne Church, es perfecto para preparar a una futura hermana mayor para los cambios que traerá la llegada del bebé.

Peter, the hero of many of Ezra Jack Keats' award-winning books, is upset when his parents paint his old baby furniture pink for his new little sister. There's one thing they haven't painted yet, though: his little blue chair. He'll do whatever it takes to save it--even run away! Now this perennial favorite is accessible to even the youngest child in a durable board book edition, with reinforced pages, a handy trim size, and safe, rounded corners.

The riotously funny Lilly, last seen in Chester's Way (Greenwillow), thinks her new baby brother, Julius, is disgusting -- if he was a number, he would be zero. But when Cousin Garland dares to criticize Julius, Lilly bullies her into loudly admiring Julius as the baby of the world. "Julius is the baby of the world," said his parents. But Lilly, his older sister, disagreed. She thought he was disgusting. She hoped he would go away. But he didn't. He stayed and stayed and stayed. Nothing her parents said or did could change Lilly's mind about Julius. But when Cousin Garland had a thing or two to say about the situation, Lilly had a change of heart.

Brain-based learning involves both hemispheres of children's brains working together, resulting in stronger, more meaningful learning experiences. Each fun activity in this book is designed to promote brain-based learning in the areas of language, mathematics, science, art, music, and the environment, and encourages physical, social, and emotional development. Each activity includes a materials list, extension activities, variations for multi-sensory exploration, components for diversity, and an explanation of the brain connections being made. Brain-Based Early Learning Activities also includes a comprehensive overview of early brain development and how to create a brain-based early learning environment.

It's never too early to introduce children to the concepts of STEM and STEAM. This book features high contrast images in black, white and red and is perfect for baby's developing vision. Appropriate for babies ages 0-12 months and toddlers ages 1-3.