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Children's picture books about mothers and Mother's Day
Updated April 26, 2023
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My mommy.
Paper Book
A board book featuring Peppa -- a lovable, slighty bossy little piggy!Celebrate mothers everywhere with this adorable board book brought to you by Peppa and her little brother, George! This delightful story shows the many reasons why Peppa and George love Mummy Pig, from comforting cuddles to...
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The Berenstain Bears we love our mom!
Berenstain, Jan 1923-2012
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With Mother's Day only a week away, Brother and Sister Bear are looking for the perfect present for Mama. After all, Mama Bear is always there for her cubs! When Brother scrapes his knees, Mama is there with bear hugs and kisses. When Sister Bear needs help with her homework, Mama always lends a...
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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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Cuddles for mommy
Brown, Ruby
Paper Book
Little Owl wants to cuddle with Mommy Owl, but there are many different types of cuddles. What kind will she choose? What kind of cuddle should Little Owl give Mommy Owl? Little Owl thinks about many different types of cuddles: good morning, goodbye, thank you, and good night...
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My mom is excellent
Butterworth, Nick.
Paper Book
This joyful tribute to a wonderful mother combines a simple story with lively, energetic drawings. The mother featured has many talents; she is clever, creative, industrious, and helpful. The book beautifully captures the love and admiration a child feels for his mom.
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Because your mommy loves you
Clements, Andrew 1949-2019
Paper Book
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-
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...
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Llama Llama home with Mama
Dewdney, Anna
Paper Book
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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I love you, Mommy!
Evans, Edie.
Paper Book
A perfect gift to share your love with mommy all year long! The rhyming text in this delightful book thanks moms for all the fun things they do with their children. Lovingly illustrated scenes show moms and kids cheering at a ball game, exploring in a museum, and playing games at...
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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...
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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...
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My mom is a firefighter
Grambling, Lois G.
Paper Book
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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Baby penguins love their mama!
Guion, Melissa
Paper Book
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 loves
Gutman, Anne.
Paper Book
Animal babies are so adorable that their mommies can't help but cuddle and love them. In this celebration of parental love, each mommy shows how much she loves her baby in her own special way.
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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...
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I love my mami!
Katschke, Judy.
Paper Book
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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Mamasaurus
Lomp, Stephan
Paper Book
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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Just me and my mom
Mayer, Mercer 1943-
Paper Book
Little Critter and his mother take a trip to the city exploring the department stores and museums.
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Mama's kisses
McMullan, Kate
Paper Book
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
Paper Book
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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Mum School.
Penguin Young Readers Licenses (COR)
Paper Book
Play Mum School with Bluey in this fun storybook! Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Bluey wants to play Mum School instead of taking her bath. But when Bluey's balloon kids go out of control, Bluey doesn't know what to do! Will...
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In our mothers' house
Polacco, Patricia.
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A heartwarming story of family, love, and celebrating what makes us special, from master storyteller Patricia Polacco, author of Thank You, Mr. Falker. Marmee, Meema, and the kids are just like any other family on the block. In their cozy home, they cook dinner together,...
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How to raise a mom
Reagan, Jean 1965-
Paper Book
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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Piglet and Mama
Wild, Margaret 1948-
Paper Book
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 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 from scratch, and offer a special coupon for a day at the spa, right in their own kitchen! Kids and moms will love reading this sweet story aloud together for a...
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