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Children's picture books about mothers and Mother's Day
Updated April 26, 2023
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A special day for mommy
Andreasen, Dan.
Paper Book
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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The Berenstain Bears and the Mama's Day surprise
Berenstain, Stan 1923-2005
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Come for a visit with the Berenstain Bears in this beloved story that's perfect to teach children about the importance of thoughtfulness and family, great for a storytime read this Mother's Day! A classic First Time Book; from Stan and Jan Berenstain. It's Mother's Day, and Papa...
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I love Mom with the very hungry caterpillar
Carle, Eric
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Celebrate Mom's special day with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this colorful book featuring Eric Carle's joyful illustrations. Show Mom just how much she means with this colorful book from the World of Eric Carle. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he honors Mother's Day and...
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Mommies are amazing
Costain, Meredith
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In this companion to Daddies Are Awesome, mommy cats and kittens take the spotlight, celebrating moms of all kinds. Loving and thoughtful, playful and daring, cuddly and caring--mommies are amazing. This gentle rhyming text celebrates the special bond between mother and child....
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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 mom is trying to ruin my life
Feiffer, Kate
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I love you, Mama
Gaines, Isabel.
Paper Book
Roo wants to make Mother’s Day extra special for Kanga. But on the big day he realizes he’s forgotten to get her a present! What will little Roo do?
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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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Pinkalicious : Mother's Day surprise
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Pinkalicious plans to surprise Mommy with breakfast in bed and a special poem--until she gets a case of writer's block! Will inspiration strike in time
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Mother's Day surprise
Krensky, Stephen.
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Violet is a young snake who likes to play with the other animals in the forest. But when spring arrives, her friends get very busy making presents for Mother's Day. Violet is glad everyone's working so hard, but what can she do for her own mother? Without arms or legs or teeth, she can't make...
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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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Mamasaurus
Lomp, Stephan
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This colorful and reassuring picture book follows Babysaurus on an adventure as he enlists his prehistoric friends to seek his Mamasaurus. Is his Mamasaurus the fastest in the jungle? No. Is she the loudest? No. Is she the best flyer? No! Of course, Mamasaurus has been right there all along. And...
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Mama's kisses
McMullan, Kate
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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...
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Leo loves Mommy
McQuinn, Anna
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Leo, Lola's little brother from Leo Loves Baby Time, is back in a new adventure with Mommy! Perfect for Mother's Day or every day, this sweet companion to Leo Loves Daddy and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight. Leo and Mommy love to...
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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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How to raise a mom
Reagan, Jean 1965-
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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...
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The best mother
Surrisi, Cynthia
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When Maxine wakes up on the wrong side of the bed one morning, she wonders if the problem might be her mother. What if she could try out a new mom who doesn't make her brush her teeth or comb her hair? Enlisting Mom to help her with the search, Maxine interviews various prospects to be her new...
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Piglet and Mama
Wild, Margaret 1948-
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Speaking to every child who has ever been lost, this warmly illustrated book tells the story of young Piglet, who has lost her mama. All of the other mothers in the barnyard offer to help, but little Piglet is determined to find her mama. Ideal for Mother's Day. Full color.
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The night before Mother's Day
Wing, Natasha
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It's Mother's Day! Celebrate moms everywhere with spa treatments, tasty treats, and more in this installment of Natasha Wing's best-selling series. It's the night before Mother's Day, and Dad and the kids are determined to show Mom just how much they love her. They whip up a cake...
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