Preemie Books for Children

Reviews of children's preemie books about prematurity, books for siblings of preemies and preemies themselves.

Believe in Katie Lynn by Dr. Bartholomew Resta Wow, someone has written our NICU story! Written by a pediatrician, this is a remarkable story of a preemie baby and the saving grace of a mother's touch. Day after day, the mother waits by the bedside as her preemie weakens. The doctors add more, complex machines for "Baby 2" and worry about all the long term effects of prematurity. Finally, when her mother is allowed to hold the almost lifeless baby , her gentle touch helps her grow. Despite handicaps due to her premature birth, the baby grows up to be a caring and productive adult, caring for preemies herself. Probably too frightening for young children, this is a great resource for professionals, older children and adults coping with prematurity. View Book on Amazon

My Sister is a Preemie By Joseph Vitterito, MD A picture book for siblings with a baby sister the NICU. View Book on Amazon

My Brother is a Preemie By Joseph Vitterito, MD. A companion picture book for siblings with a baby brother in the NICU. View Book on Amazon

Waiting For Baby: A Sibling Visits the Nicu By Jennifer Bracci This picture book prepares siblings for a trip to the NICU. View Book on Amazon

No Bigger than My Teddy Bear by Valerie Pankow A cute factual paperback for young children who have a prematurely born sibling in the hospital. This colorful children's picture book presents the NICU in a reassuring and informative manner, from the view of a young boy. Circumstances that children might encounter are well explained, such as hand washing, monitors, feeding, and visitations. In the end, the new baby comes home, still no bigger than his brother's Teddy Bear. A nice resource for families waiting for their babies in the NICU, and for hospitals, libraries and support professionals. View Book on Amazon