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

  • Superfudge; by Judy Blume; Econo-Clad Books, 1999
  • Ramona the Pest; by Beverly Cleary; Dell, 1984
  • Dealing with Being the Oldest Child in your Family; by Elizabeth Vogel; PowerKids Press, 2000

    Chloe in the Know; Judith Caseley; Greenwillow Books, 1993

  • 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.
Published originally by McKesson Health Solutions LLC.
Adapted by Premier Care Pediatrics, PA.
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.