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Children's picture books about mothers and Mother's Day
Updated April 26, 2023
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Mommy's best kisses
Anastas, Margaret.
Paper Book
There are many ways to say I love you to a child, and now way is sweeter than with a kiss. Every mother knows small hands, a plump tummy, tiny fingers, and wiggling toes all beg to be kissed time and time again. Margaret Anastas's loving rhyme and Susan Winter's gentle illustrations of...
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I love my mommy
Andreae, Giles 1966-
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I love my mommy very much, She's great to cuddle, soft to touch. Wonderfully child-like verses about everything that makes mothers irresistible to their little ones are illustrated with bright and bold pictures in this life-affirming book. Toddler-friendly, funny, and...
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A special day for mommy
Andreasen, Dan.
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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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Clifford's happy Mother's Day
Bridwell, Norman.
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Puppy Clifford helps Emily Elizabeth find just the right gifts for mother's day.
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My mom is excellent
Butterworth, Nick.
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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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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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Because your mommy loves you
Clements, Andrew 1949-2019
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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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Missing mommy
Cobb, Rebecca.
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Some time ago, we said good-bye to Mommy. I am not sure where she has gone. Honest and straightforward, this touching story explores the many emotions a bereaved child may experience, from anger and guilt to sadness and bewilderment. Ultimately, Missing Mommy focuses on the...
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My mommy hung the moon : a love story
Curtis, Jamie Lee 1958-
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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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The cow that was the best moo-ther
Cutbill, Andy.
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Marjorie the cow proudly enters her baby, Daisy, into a farmyard beauty contest strictly for cows. But Daisy isn't quite like the other baby cows--she's small and feathery, she has a beak, and she hatched from an egg! So there's no surprise that Daisy catches the judge's eye! But she's not the...
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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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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
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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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T. Rex and the Mother's Day hug
Grambling, Lois G.
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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...
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Baby penguins love their mama!
Guion, Melissa
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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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I'll love you forever
Hart, Owen
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Polar Bear and Cub explore the beauty of their home in the Arctic as the seasons change. Throughout the journey, Polar Bear reassures Cub that no matter what changes occur in nature-snow falling in winter, flowers blooming in spring, air warming in summer, and leaves changing color in fall-the...
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Always listen to your mother
Heide, Florence Parry.
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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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Mommy time
James-Duncan, Monique
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This intimate picture book debut captures the joys--and occasional struggles--of being a stay-at-home parent. Rollicking rhyme and playful illustrations record a day in the life of two rambunctious children and their stay-at-home mother. As fun as it is being a kid, it can be...
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Pinkalicious : Mother's Day surprise
Kann, Victoria
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Stay tuned for a brand-new show coming in winter 2018 to PBS Kids: Pinkalicious & Peterrific! 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 #1 New York Times...
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I love my mami!
Katschke, Judy.
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Join Dora and her mami as they spend the day together!
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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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Just me and my mom
Mayer, Mercer 1943-
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Head to the big city with Little Critter and his mom in this adventurous picture book that makes for the perfect Mother's Day present! Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is spending a special day with his mom in this classic, funny, and heartwarming story. Whether the duo is at the...
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A mother's love : The story of the midnight angel
Mayfield, Marilee Joy
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When you are fast asleep, the angel in your family is hard at work to make your home a joyful and happy place.
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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....
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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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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...
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I love my mommy because--
Porter-Gaylord, Laurel.
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The perfect board book for babies and toddlers to read with Mom!"I love my mommy because she gives me great big hugs." This book begins with a heartwarming scene between a human parent and child, but moves on to loving care in many animal families."She...
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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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Mother's Day
Rockwell, Anne F.
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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...
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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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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...
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Kiss kiss
Wild, Margaret 1948-
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One day when Baby Hippo woke up, he was in such a rush to go and play that he forgot to give his mama a kiss... As Baby Hippo wanders through the jungle, he hears "Kiss, kiss!" from all the other animal parents and babies. Finally he realizes what it is he forgot to do.... This adorable,...
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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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