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 such a simple,...
Daddy's Little Girl
n/a
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...
Eloise's Mother's Day surprise
McClatchy, Lisa
Paper Book
Eloise and Nanny go shopping for a Mother's Day gift in this hilarious Level 1 Ready-to-Read that's perfect for emerging readers! It is Mother's Day, and Eloise is in search of the perfect present for Mother, with help from Nanny and Weenie.
Hold
Ribay, Randy
Paper Book
A funny, heartwarming picture book about a father and his child's boundless curiosity that reminds us what's important to hold onto in life. It's time to leave the house, but...where are the keys?? As Daddy rummages through the mess, he hands a water bottle to his toddler and...
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. A new version featuring many different families, The Invisible String Celebration, and a...
I love Dad with the very hungry caterpillar
Carle, Eric
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Celebrate Dad by saying "I Love You" with help from The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this colorful mini-hardcover featuring Eric Carle's joyful illustrations. The perfect gift for birthdays, new dads, Father's Day, or any day! Dad...
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...
Mommy hugs
Katz, Karen.
Paper Book
How many mommy hugs does it take to say I love you?
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.
La noche en que tú naciste
Tillman, Nancy
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller, On the Night You Were Born is now available in Spanish! La Noche En Que Tú Naciste makes a beloved addition for Spanish-speaking and bilingual families. La noche en que tú naciste el mundo se llenó de vida y acción de gracias....
On the night you were born
Tillman, Nancy.
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller, On the Night You Were Born is now available in Spanish! La Noche En Que Tú Naciste makes a beloved addition for Spanish-speaking and bilingual families. La noche en que tú naciste el mundo se llenó de vida y acción de gracias....
Ways Papi Says I Love You
Ruiz, Delia
Paper Book
How many ways can Papi say I love you without saying the words? Through actions big and small, his love shines during their road trip. A heartfelt celebration of the father-daughter bond-ideal for fans of My Papi Has a Motorcycle. An adorable picture book for ages 3 to...

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