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 card for my mom
Fraser, Bashabi
Paper Book
It is Mother's Day tomorrow, and the shops are sparkling with lights and gifts, with people, laughter, and excitement--looking for the perfect gift to bring a smile of joy to moms at home. Among the candles and balloons, the orchids and chocolate hearts, one young girl searches for a card...
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's Little Girl
n/a
Audiobook
From Mary Higgins Clark, America's bestselling "Queen of Suspense," comes a chilling story of murder that reaches the heights of suspense while exploring the depths of the criminal mind. Ellie Cavanaugh was seven years old when her older sister was murdered near their home in New York's...
The invisible string
Karst, Patrice.
Paper Book
With over 2 million copies sold, this accessible, bestselling picture book phenomenon about the unbreakable connections between loved ones has healed generations of children and adults alike. This new hardcover edition includes the vibrant illustrations from the 2018 paperback...
I love my daddy because--
Porter-Gaylord, Laurel.
Paper Book
Familiar phrases from a preschooler's world give a child's-eye view of being an animal baby. Many different animal fathers are shown caring for their young.
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...
Mommies are amazing
Paper Book
Celebrate all the mummies in the world of Peppa with this adorable board book! Peppa and George love Mummy Pig, and so do their friends! Join Peppa as she and her friends show their mummies how much they mean to them. This adorable and charming board book is perfect for sharing with...
Moms can do it all!
Maass, Ted
Paper Book
Celebrate moms and all the amazing things they do with this perfect gift for Mother's Day-complete with a bookplate for personalization! This year, celebrate Mom with this adorable board book young readers can personally inscribe and dedicate to their mom- the superhero!...
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.
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...
La noche en que tú naciste
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. Perfect...
Quiero a mi papá porque-- = I love my daddy because--
Porter-Gaylord, Laurel.
Paper Book
Familiar phrases from a preschooler's world give a child's-eye view of being an animal baby. Many different animal fathers are shown caring for their young.
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