Great Children's Reads for Mother's Day and Father's Day

Celebrate these great Children reads available through the Sussex County Library System for Mother's Day and Father's Day.

Updated April 29, 2026
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Great Children's Reads for Mother's Day and Father's Day

Celebrate these great Children reads available through the Sussex County Library System for Mother's Day and Father's Day.

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A chair for my mother
Williams, Vera B.
Paper Book
This classic and heartwarming picture book was written and illustrated by the celebrated Vera B. Williams and was named a Caldecott Honor Book by the American Library Association.  "A tender knockout. It's rare to find much vitality, spontaneity, and depth of feeling in such a simple,...
Daddy hug
Warnes, Tim.
Paper Book
Daddies come in all shapes and sizes--slimy and scruffy, long and fluffy! And daddies make all different kinds of noises--squeak and chirp, buzz and bumble! But what do all daddies have in common? They make us feel safe and snug with tender daddy hugs!
Daddy hugs
Tafuri, Nancy.
Paper Book
From furry bears to silky hares, Caldecott Honoree Nancy Tafuri celebrates the extra special bond between daddies and their babies in this perfect gift for Father's Day. Little ones love daddy hugs. Feathered hugs . . . whiskered hugs...
Daddy hugs 1 2 3 /
Katz, Karen
Paper Book
How many daddy hugs does it take to say I love you? Cuddle and count with this hug & read book!
Daddy's little girl
Clark, Mary Higgins.
Paper Book
From Mary Higgins Clark, America's best-selling Queen of Suspense, comes a dark and chilling story of murder, and its effects years later on the man convicted of the crime and the woman who helped convict him. It is a novel that takes the reader to the heights of suspense while exploring the depths...
Eloise's Mother's Day surprise
McClatchy, Lisa
Paper Book
Eloise and Nanny go shopping for a Mother's Day gift in this hilarious Level 1 Ready-to-Read that's perfect for emerging readers! It is Mother's Day, and Eloise is in search of the perfect present for Mother, with help from Nanny and Weenie.
Father's Day
Heinrichs, Ann.
Paper Book
The third Sunday in June is a time to celebrate fathers and all those who are like fathers. This book discusses the origins of Father's Day and explains how songs, poems, and food can prove useful in showing our appreciation for fathers, stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, and brothers.
Father's Day
Rockwell, Anne F.
Paper Book
*Father's Day will be featured in the HarperCollins booth at major institutional conferences, including TLA, IRA, ALA and NCTE *A finished book will be sent to a list of 550 large school and public library systems and influential librarians and...
Father's Day crafts
Robinson, Fay.
Paper Book
Father's Day is here. Let Dad relax for the day and show him just how special he really is. Using these step-by-step directions and traceable patterns, readers can make a desk pal to keep him company at work, a picture frame, a coffee cup coaster, and more.
A Father's Day thank you
Nolan, Janet.
Paper Book
Harvey doesn't know what to get his father for Father's Day. It's especially hard when his older sisters and brother seem so sure that their presents are his favorites. Then Harvey remembers all of the nice things his dad helped him with that week.
Happy Mother's Day
Kroll, Steven.
Paper Book
One day when Mom returns home she is greeted by surprise after surprise from each of her six children and her husband.
Happy Mother's Day! : featuring Jim Henson's Sesame Street Muppets
Hautzig, Deborah.
Ebook
Spend Mother's Day with Grover as he tries to find the perfect present to give to his mom! Illustrated in full color, Grover feels like a failure because he can't think of the perfect present to give his mother on Mother's Day. What he doesn't realize is that he's already given...
I love Dad with the very hungry caterpillar
Carle, Eric
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Celebrate Dad by saying "I Love You" with help from The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this colorful mini-hardcover featuring Eric Carle's joyful illustrations. The perfect gift for birthdays, new dads, Father's Day, or any day! Dad...
I love Mom with the very hungry caterpillar
Carle, Eric
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Celebrate Mom by saying "I Love You" with help from The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this colorful, mini-hardcover book featuring Eric Carle's joyful illustrations. The perfect gift for birthdays, new moms, Mother's Day, or any day! Mom...<...
I love my daddy
Andreae, Giles
Paper Book
With verses and bright pictures designed to inspire smiles, this book from a toddler's point of view captures the love between father and child. Joyful and sweet, it is sure to be enjoyed many times over.
I love my daddy because--
Porter-Gaylord, Laurel.
Paper Book
The perfect board book for babies and toddlers to read with Dad! "I love my daddy because he plays with me. . ." This book begins with a heartwarming scene between a human parent and child, but moves on to loving care in many animal families. "He sings me...
I love my mommy
Andreae, Giles
Paper Book
I love my mommy very much, She's great to cuddle, soft to touch. Wonderfully child-like verses about everything that makes mothers irresistible to their little ones are illustrated with bright and bold pictures in this life-affirming book. Toddler-friendly, funny, and...
Love you forever
Munsch, Robert N.
Paper Book
A young woman holds her newborn son And looks at him lovingly. Softly she sings to him: "I'll love you forever I'll like you for always As long as I'm living My baby you'll be." So begins the story that has touched the hearts of millions worldwide. Since...
Mama, do you love me?
Joosse, Barbara M.
Paper Book
Mama, do you love me? Yes I do Dear One. How much? In this universal story, a child tests the limits of independence and comfortingly learns that a parent's love is unconditional and everlasting. The story is made all the more captivating by its unusual Arctic setting. The lyrical text...
Mommy hugs
Gutman, Anne.
Paper Book
What could be sweeter than adorable baby animals snuggling with their mommies? This simple board book with warm illustrations feature a variety of animals and celebrate the affection between mothers and children. Cuddles and kisses will surely abound when reading this aloud!
Mommy hugs
Katz, Karen.
Paper Book
How many mommy hugs does it take to say I love you?
Mother's Day
Heinrichs, Ann
Paper Book
The second Sunday in May is a time to celebrate mothers and all those who are like mothers. This book discusses the origins of Mother's Day and explains how songs, poems, and food can prove useful in showing our appreciation for mothers, stepmothers, aunts, grandmothers, and sisters.
Mother's Day mess
Ruelle, Karen Gray.
Paper Book
A Holiday House Reader.Harry and Emily plan to give their mother the best Mother's Day ever.
The mother's day mice
Bunting, Eve
Paper Book
This holiday classic from a best-selling picture book duo is the perfect gift for Mother's Day celebrations. Biggest Mouse, Middle Mouse, and Little Mouse want to surprise Mother with gifts on Mother's Day. But can these playful mice find the best presents without getting into the...
No time for Mother's Day
Anderson, Laurie Halse.
Paper Book
There are only two days left until Mother's Day, and Charity Chatfield doesn't have a present for her mother. She doesn't even know what to get her! On Saturday morning, as Charity watches her mom answer the phone, rescue the toast, empty the dishwasher, and check the clock, she thinks an extra...
On the night you were born
Tillman, Nancy.
Paper Book
On the Night You Were Born has touched the lives of more than 8 million people, from newborns and toddlers to parents and grandparents. A New York Times bestseller, On the Night You Were Born is sure to be a beloved addition to family libraries. Perfect...
On the night you were born
Tillman, Nancy.
Paper Book
On the Night You Were Born has touched the lives of more than 8 million people, from newborns and toddlers to parents and grandparents. A New York Times bestseller, On the Night You Were Born is sure to be a beloved addition to family libraries. Heaven...
A perfect Father's Day
Bunting, Eve
Paper Book
When four-year-old Susie treats her father to a series of special activities for Father's Day, they just happen to be all of her own favorite things.
Quiero a mi papá porque-- = I love my daddy because--
Porter-Gaylord, Laurel.
Paper Book
The perfect board book for babies and toddlers to read with Dad! "I love my daddy because he plays with me. . ." This book begins with a heartwarming scene between a human parent and child, but moves on to loving care in many animal families. "He sings me songs,"...
You made me a dad
Sala, Laurenne
Paper Book
A picture book for expectant fathers and already-fathers everywhere--a perfect gift for Father's Day and baby showers. In this touching celebration of fatherhood, the close bond between parent and child comes to life with heartwarming resonance. Laurenne...
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