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The name and first pictures of Peppa Pig’s baby sister have been revealed as the family welcomes a new member. The animated show, which has told the story of Peppa, Daddy Pig, Mummy Pig, and

her little brother George for more than two decades, announced the pregnancy in February. ITV’s Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Arnold on Tuesday shared the first photographs of baby

Evie. Arnold said: “Daddy Pig has just shared these pictures with me of Peppa’s brand new baby sister Evie, named after Mummy Pig’s Aunt Evie, she was born at 5.34am this morning.” The

gender of the baby was revealed in April when the chimneys of Battersea Power Station were lit up in pink to show Mummy Pig was expecting another girl. The animated show later announced an

hour-long screening format, Peppa Meets The Baby, which is due to come out on May 30 and will feature 10 new song-filled episodes as Peppa and George prepare for the arrival of their sister.

Evie is expected to appear on screen in the series from autumn. Co-created by Neville Astley and Mark Baker, from animation studio Astley Baker Davies, the series first aired in 2004 on

Channel 5 Milkshake and Nick Jr. Experts at the LEGO group, which has a range of Peppa Pig sets, say toys can be a perfect way to introduce the idea of a new baby to children. A spokesman

said: "Whilst we know welcoming a new child to the world is exciting, we know the arrival of a sibling can be a big change for little ones. While it’s mostly very exciting, it can also

feel kind of strange. "Talking to them and getting them prepared for little ones' arrival can also feel daunting for parents. If you’re looking for ways to talk about the arrival

of a new baby brother or sister with your little one, the LEGO DUPLO Peppa Pig range is a great way to have those big conversations in a manageable and gentle way, engaging with them through

play." LEGO has a range of DUPLO Peppa Pig sets available, from a Birthday House to a supermarket.