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 June 22, 2026
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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...
Daddy hugs
Katz, Karen
Paper Book
Daddy loves to give Baby hugs to say "I love you!" Now Baby and Daddy can cuddle and count along with this hug-and-read book perfect for Baby's teeny, tiny hands.
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...
Fancy Nancy's marvelous Mother's Day brunch
O'Connor, Jane.
Paper Book
Nancy plans the perfect Mother's Day in this fancy new lift-the-flap book! Nancy pulls out all the stops to give her mom the best Mother's Day celebration of all time--but will everything go according to plan? This book includes thirteen flaps that open to reveal hidden surprises that will...
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.
Flowers for Mama
Freedman, Deborah
Paper Book
Deborah Freedman is back with a heartwarming picture book on patience and love, perfect for Mother's Day! For Mama's special day, the kittens decide to gift her all sorts of flowers. Some are drawn and stamped. Others stitched and sung. Oleander, though, plants a seed in hopes of...
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....
Mama, do you love me?
Joosse, Barbara M.
Paper Book
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.
The mother's day mice
Bunting, Eve
Paper Book
It's Mother's Day and the three mouse brothers, Biggest, Middle, and Little, have only a short time to get their presents.
My very own Mother's Day : a book of cooking and crafts
West, Robin.
Paper Book
Provides suggestions for celebrating Mother's Day through recipes and instructions for various crafts.
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
"I'm taking you out for Father's Day," Susie tells Dad. "First we'll go for lunch." "Good," Dad says. "May I drive?" "Certainly," Susie says. She chooses the restaurant, and pretty soon Dad can see that she's filled this special day with treats--treats for both of them! When they get back home,...

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