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Oldest Sibling: Resource List

Books for Children

Ages 3 to 8

  • Bad Baby Brother; by Martha Weston; Clarion Books, 1997
  • Hannah's Baby Sister; by Marisabina Russo; Greenwillow Books, 1998
  • Henry's Baby; by Mary Hoffman; Dorling Kindersley, 1993

Ages 8 to 12

  • Chloe in the Know; Judith Caseley; Greenwillow Books, 1993
  • Dealing with Being the Oldest Child in your Family; by Elizabeth Vogel; PowerKids Press, 2000
  • Ramona the Pest; by Beverly Cleary; Dell, 1984
  • Superfudge; by Judy Blume; Econo-Clad Books, 1999
  • Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing; by Judy Blume, Puffin, 2003
  • The Night Swimmers; by Betsy Byars; Econo-Clad Books, 1999

Books for Adults

  • Birth Order Blues: How Parents Can Help Their Children Meet the Challenges of Birth Order; by Mery Wallace; H. Holt, 1999
Compiled by Catherine Smith, MLS, medical librarian at the Family Health Library, The Children's Hospital, Denver, CO.
Pediatric Advisor 2012.2 published by RelayHealth.
Last modified: 2006-08-29
Last reviewed: 2010-06-04
This content is reviewed periodically and is subject to change as new health information becomes available. The information is intended to inform and educate and is not a replacement for medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional.
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