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Children's picture books about mothers and Mother's Day
Updated April 26, 2023
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There's a house inside my mommy
Andreae, Giles 1966-
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A new baby is coming, and it's waiting in a very special place--in Mommy's tummy house. There the baby grows and kicks, and Mommy eats all kinds of things to feed it. Ideal for young children who are awaiting the arrival of a younger sibling. Illustrations.
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A special day for mommy
Andreasen, Dan.
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Close your eyes and you will get a big surprise, Mommy!Surprise!Mommy's getting breakfast in bed and a card and flowers and a whole lot more!Why?It's a special day for Mommy!
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Because your mommy loves you
Clements, Andrew 1949-2019
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When a little boy and his mom go camping, mini-disasters abound, and there are lots of opportunities for Mom to step in and fix everything. But instead, with a loving touch, this mommy shows her child ways to do things for himself, going far to encourage her child’s...
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My mommy hung the moon : a love story
Curtis, Jamie Lee 1958-
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My mommy hung the moon. She tied it with string. My mommy's good at EVERYTHING. The ninth children's book by the #1 New York Times bestselling team of Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell is a celebration of unconditional love between mother and child. Mommy is the...
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Llama Llama home with Mama
Dewdney, Anna
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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....
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Llama Llama misses mama
Dewdney, Anna
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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...
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My new mom & me
Galindo, Renata
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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...
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My mom is a firefighter
Grambling, Lois G.
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Every little boy has a hero. Billy's happens to be his mom. Billy has two families--his mom and dad, and his firehouse "uncles," who work with his mom. Having a firehouse family is lots of fun. But Billy also knows that firefighters have an important job to do, protecting people and...
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Mommy is a soft, warm kiss
Greene, Rhonda Gowler.
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The best of times in every season are the ones spent with Mommy. Whether it's making sand castles during summer, sewing Halloween costumes in the fall, or splashing in puddles on a rainy spring day, the fun never stops. The bond between mother and daughter is perfectly captured in lovely, rhyming...
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Mommy, I love you
Gréban, Quentin 1977-
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Suzette, a young, artistic ladybug with three spots on her back, has lost her way and is trying to find her mommy. On her quest, she encounters various animals -- a colony of ants, a bumblebee, a dragonfly, a frog, and an otter. Although Suzette shows a lovely picture she drew of her mommy, no one...
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Baby penguins love their mama!
Guion, Melissa
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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...
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Mommy time
James-Duncan, Monique
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This intimate picture book debut captures the joys--and occasional struggles--of being a stay-at-home parent. Rollicking rhyme and playful illustrations record a day in the life of two rambunctious children and their stay-at-home mother. As fun as it is being a kid, it can be...
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I love my mami!
Katschke, Judy.
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Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer celebrates her mother on Mother's Day! This Step 1 reader is sure to entertain girls ages 4-6--plus it includes over 30 stickers!
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My monster mama loves me so
Leuck, Laura
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My monster mama loves me so! Let me tell you how I know: When I wake up, she tweaks my nose, tickles all my pointy toes, combs the cobwebs from my bangs, and makes sure that I brush my fangs.... At once tender and funny, this...
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Love you forever
Munsch, Robert N. 1945-
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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...
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I love my mommy because--
Porter-Gaylord, Laurel.
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As a child explains the many happy, loving things Mommy does, many different animal mothers are shown caring for their young.
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Mother's Day
Rockwell, Anne F.
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Each child in Mrs. Madoff's class knows just how to celebrate Mother's Day. Jessica and her mom go hiking together. Sam helps pick out a new kitchen table. Sarah and her dad take Grandma to her favorite restaurant. And when a surprise visitor comes to class, the kids learn how to make a handmade...
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