What would we do without moms?

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!
Clifford's happy Mother's Day
Bridwell, Norman.
Paper Book
Puppy Clifford helps Emily Elizabeth find just the right gifts for mother's day.
My mommy hung the moon : a love story
Curtis, Jamie Lee 1958-
Paper Book
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...
Llama Llama misses mama
Dewdney, Anna
Paper Book
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...
My mom is trying to ruin my life
Feiffer, Kate
Paper Book
Everyone has only nice things to say about my mom. Everyone likes her. She looks nice. She bakes great cookies and makes me feel better when I have a bad day. But would a really nice mom do embarrassing things like kiss me in public and tell...
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?
My new mom & me
Galindo, Renata
Paper Book
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...
T. Rex and the Mother's Day hug /
Grambling, Lois G.
Paper Book
It's Mother's Day, and T. Rex wants to do something really special for his mama. No more boring chocolates or fern-decorated living rooms or completely wallpapered dining rooms for Mama Rex this year! This time, T. Rex has the perfect gift idea that he knows Mama Rex is going to love SOOO...
Always listen to your mother
Heide, Florence Parry.
Paper Book
Ernest is good boy. He does what his mother asks, helps her with household chores.and never has any fun. When a new boy moves in next door, Ernest's mother encourages her son to make friends. Nice children always do. But the new neighbors seem a little bit...strange.  In fact, you might call them...
Mother's Day surprise
Krensky, Stephen.
Paper Book
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...
My monster mama loves me so /
Leuck, Laura.
Paper Book
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...
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...
In our mothers' house
Polacco, Patricia.
Paper Book
Marmee, Meema and the kids are just like any other family on the block. In their beautiful house they cook dinner together, they laugh together and they dance together. But some of the other families don't accept them. They say they are different. How can a family have two mums and no dad? But...
Mother's Day
Rockwell, Anne F.
Paper Book
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...
Mommy, pick me up
Soledad
Paper Book
Mommy, Pick Me Up is about a little boy who calls for help from his mom whenever he needs anything--help finding his pajamas, assistance on the potty, or just a snuggle. Then he finally calls for his dad. Whatever could he want? This is sure to inspire giggles from both parents and kids, as they...
Ladybug Girl and her mama
Soman, David.
Paper Book
Ladybug Girl stars in this concept board book about spending time with Mama. The short, simple text and sturdy format make this book perfect for sharing with the toddler in your life. Ladybug Girl loves her mama, and can't wait to spend the day with her. They plant flowers in the...
I udderly love you /
Toms, Kate.
Paper Book
The Kate Toms Series is a fantastic series by Kate Toms that will engage and amuse little ones and adults alike. I Udderly Love You! is a beautiful, padded board book that babies andtoddlers will love to share. It has a soft-to-touch cover with...
Kiss kiss! /
Wild, Margaret,
Paper Book
In this board book edition of a simple and sweet picture book, Baby Hippo sets out one morning to wander through the jungle. As he passes different pairs of animal parents and babies, he hears "Kiss, kiss!" Finally, he realizes what forgot to do! He goes back the way he came to give his mama a big...
The night before Mother's Day
Wing, Natasha
Paper Book
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...
I love ewe : an ode to animal moms
Zenz, Aaron.
Paper Book
From geese to kangaroos to humans, every mom and dad is known by his or her own special name. Bouncing texts full of fun wordplay and adorable illustrations feature animal parents of every shape and size, and encourage little readers to express big love. Go ahead and hug a bull! Don't be afraid...

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