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 April 29, 2026
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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.

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A chair for my mother /
Williams, Vera B.
Paper Book
The jar of coins is full. The day has come to buy the chair - the big, fat, comforable, wonderful chair they have been saving for. The chair that will replace the one that was burned up - along with everything else - in the terrible fire. A book of love and tenderness filled with the...
Daddy hug
Warnes, Tim.
Paper Book
Daddies come in all shapes and sizes--slimy and scruffy, long and fluffy! And daddies make all different kinds of noises--squeak and chirp, buzz and bumble! But what do all daddies have in common? They make us feel safe and snug with tender daddy hugs!
Daddy hugs
Tafuri, Nancy.
Paper Book
From furry bears to silky hares, Caldecott Honoree Nancy Tafuri celebrates the extra special bond between daddies and their babies in this perfect gift for Father's Day. Little ones love daddy hugs. Feathered hugs . . . whiskered hugs...
Daddy hugs 1 2 3 /
Katz, Karen
Paper Book
Daddy loves to give Baby hugs to say "I love you!" Now Baby and Daddy can cuddle and count along with this hug-and-read book perfect for Baby's teeny, tiny hands.
Daddy's Little Girl
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CD
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.
Flowers for Mama
Freedman, Deborah
Paper Book
Deborah Freedman is back with a heartwarming picture book on patience and love, perfect for Mother's Day! For Mama's special day, the kittens decide to gift her all sorts of flowers. Some are drawn and stamped. Others stitched and sung. Oleander, though, plants a seed in hopes of...
Happy Father's Day from the Crayons
Daywalt, Drew
Paper Book
For this wonderful mini hardcover celebration of Father's Day, the hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit love their dads--and father figures in their lives--so much, they wrote a book about it! Red Crayon loves his dad...
The invisible string
Karst, Patrice.
Paper Book
NEW EDITION AVAILABLE! Little, Brown Books for Young Readers is now the exclusive publisher of all editions of The Invisible String, featuring gorgeous artwork by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff. The publishing rights to the original DeVorss Publications hardcover edition, first released in 2000, were...
Llama Llama : mother's day present
Dewdney, Anna
Paper Book
It's Mother's Day in this 8x8 based on an episode of the animated LLama LLama Netflix series. Look out, world--Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's best-selling picture books, is the star of his own original series, now airing on...
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...
I love Mom with the very hungry caterpillar
Carle, Eric
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Celebrate Mom by saying "I Love You" with help from The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this colorful, mini-hardcover book featuring Eric Carle's joyful illustrations. The perfect gift for birthdays, new moms, Mother's Day, or any day! Mom...<...
I love my daddy because--
Porter-Gaylord, Laurel.
Paper Book
Familiar phrases from a preschooler's world give a child's-eye view of being an animal baby. Many different animal fathers are shown caring for their young.
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...
Mama, do you love me?
Joosse, Barbara M.
Paper Book
Mama, do you love me? Yes I do Dear One. How much? In this universal story, a child tests the limits of independence and comfortingly learns that a parent's love is unconditional and everlasting. The story is made all the more captivating by its unusual Arctic setting. The lyrical text...
Mommies are amazing
Paper Book
Celebrate all the mummies in the world of Peppa with this adorable board book! Peppa and George love Mummy Pig, and so do their friends! Join Peppa as she and her friends show their mummies how much they mean to them. This adorable and charming board book is perfect for sharing with...
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.
My mum is the best
Paper Book
Bluey and Bingo love their mum, and she loves them! Read all about it in this adorable paper-over-board picture book featuring everyone's favorite Heelers! Based on the on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+.   Discover all of...
A perfect Father's Day /
Bunting, Eve,
Paper Book
When four-year-old Susie treats her father to a series of special activities for Father's Day, they just happen to be all of her own favorite things.
Quiero a mi papá porque-- = I love my daddy because--
Porter-Gaylord, Laurel.
Paper Book
Familiar phrases from a preschooler's world give a child's-eye view of being an animal baby. Many different animal fathers are shown caring for their young.
You made me a dad
Sala, Laurenne
Paper Book
A picture book for expectant fathers and already-fathers everywhere--a perfect gift for Father's Day and baby showers. In this touching celebration of fatherhood, the close bond between parent and child comes to life with heartwarming resonance. Laurenne...
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