What would we do without moms?

Children's picture books about mothers and Mother's Day

Updated April 26, 2023
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There's a house inside my mummy
Andreae, Giles
Paper Book
A funny and tender picture book about waiting for a new brother or sister to arrive. There's a house inside my mummy, Where my little brother grows, Or maybe it's my little sister No one really knows. Waiting for a new...
My mum is fantastic
Butterworth, Nick.
Paper Book
A celebration of an amazing mum - and mums everywhere!The mum in this book is truly fantastic. She's a brilliant artist, she can balance on a tightrope, she can swim like a fish, do amazing stunts on a bike and she can tame wild animals ... in fact, there's very little this astounding mum can't do....
I [love] mum with the very hungry caterpillar
Carle, Eric
Paper Book
Mum . . . you lift me up . . . and hold me close . . . even when I'm snappy . . . that's why I love you, Mum! Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of love and all the ways to tell your mum how much you care. This delightful little book features Eric Carle's bright and...
Missing mummy
Cobb, Rebecca.
Paper Book
Some time ago we said goodbye to Mummy. I am not sure where she has gone.Written and illustrated by a new talent in children's picture books, this extraordinary book deals with the loss of a parent from a child's point of view. Perfectly pitched text and evocative artwork explore the many emotions a...
Llama Llama home with Mama
Dewdney, Anna
Paper Book
Llama Llama, morning light. Feeling yucky, just not right. Down to breakfast. Tiny sneeze. Sniffle, snuffle. Tissues, please! Ah-choo! Uh-oh, Llama Llama's nose is feeling tickly, his throat is feeling scratchy, and his head is feeling stuffy....
Llama Llama misses mama
Dewdney, Anna
Paper Book
Strange new teacher. Strange new toys. Lots of kids and lots of noise! What would Llama like to do? Llama Llama feels so new . . . It's Llama Llama's first day of preschool! And Llama Llama's mama makes sure he's ready. They meet the teachers. See the...
My new mom & me
Galindo, Renata
Paper Book
A heartwarming "tail" about adoption, diversity, and acceptance - a perfect storytime read this Mother's Day! Told from the point of view of a puppy who is adopted by a cat, this gentle and reassuring tale is perfect for very young readers and listeners. When the...
Baby penguins love their mama!
Guion, Melissa
Paper Book
Perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day . . . or any day! When you're a mama penguin with lots (and lots) of little ones to take care of, the days can melt together in a blur. Monday: swimming lessons. Tuesday: sliding. Wednesday: waddling. And on and on. Mama loves her...
Mama's kisses
McMullan, Kate
Paper Book
From bestselling author Kate McMullan, a sweet rhyming bedtime story celebrating mothers' love. It's bedtime in the jungle, but baby panda, elephant, orangutan, and leopard are nowhere to be found. Their mamas set out to look for their wayward little ones, calling them to bed with a...
Love you forever
Munsch, Robert N.
Paper Book
A young woman holds her newborn son and sings to him:I'll love you forever.I'll like you for always.As long as I'm livingMy baby you'll be.This is the story of how that little boy goes through life and becomes a man and how his mother's love never wavers. The simple and powerful truth behind LOVE...
Always
Pignataro, Anna.
Paper Book
"... as magic as a starry night ... as wild as a windy day ... as wondrous as a winter snow ... as tricky as an autumn mist ... as soft as a cloudy sky ..." Like small children the world over, Oli the baby bear wants confirmation of his mother's love. But when she assures him she will love him...
In our mothers' house
Polacco, Patricia.
Paper Book
Marmee, Meema and the kids are just like any other family on the block. In their beautiful house they cook dinner together, they laugh together and they dance together. But some of the other families don't accept them. They say they are different. How can a family have two mums and no dad? But...
How to raise a mom
Reagan, Jean 1965-
Paper Book
Celebrate the bond between moms and children with this humorous New York Times-bestseller that invites the kids to do the hard work of raising their mom...if just for a day! This humorous new addition to the beloved HOW TO . . . books takes readers through a playful, busy...
Kiss, kiss!
Wild, Margaret
Paper Book
One day, when Baby Hippo woke up, he was in such a rush to go and play that he forgot to give his mum a kiss. On his walk through the jungle, Baby Hippo hears Kiss, kiss from an appealing assortment of parents and babies, until he realizes what it is he forgot to do.
Piglet and Mama
Wild, Margaret
Paper Book
'Warmly inviting, Wild's tender tale is just right for bedtime snuggles and story time.' -- Kirkus Reviews One morning in the farmyard, Piglet can't find Mama, so she sets off to find her. One by one, Piglet meets lots of animals. Everyone wants to help -...

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