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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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...
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
Ebook
How many daddy hugs does it take to say I love you? Cuddle and count with this hug & read book!
Daddy's little girl
Clark, Mary Higgins.
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.
A Father's Day thank you
Nolan, Janet.
Paper Book
Harvey doesn't know what to get his father for Father's Day. It's especially hard when his older sisters and brother seem so sure that their presents are his favorites. Laurie Ann gives him a tie--every year! And Martin always gives him a box of nails. Nadine says Dad loves golf balls. How do they...
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...
Happy Mother's Day! : featuring Jim Henson's Sesame Street Muppets
Hautzig, Deborah.
Ebook
Spend Mother's Day with Grover as he tries to find the perfect present to give to his mom! Illustrated in full color, Grover feels like a failure because he can't think of the perfect present to give his mother on Mother's Day. What he doesn't realize is that he's already given...
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 Family...
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
Andreae, Giles
Paper Book
With verses and bright pictures designed to inspire smiles, this book from a toddler's point of view captures the love between father and child. Joyful and sweet, it is sure to be enjoyed many times over.
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....
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...
Mother's Day
Heinrichs, Ann.
Paper Book
The second Sunday in June is a time to celebrate mothers and all those who are like mothers. This book discusses the origins of Mother's Day and explains how songs, poems, and food can prove useful in showing our appreciation for mothers, stepmothers, aunts, grandmothers, and sisters.
Mother's day crafts
Erlbach, Arlene.
Paper Book
It is Mother's Day. This day is just for moms. Your readers will let her know they think she is special with these crafts. Readers follow easy directions to make mom some Bath Salts or a special picture frame. Authors Arlene and Herbert Erlbach present ten simple crafts kids can make for Mom.
Mother's Day gifts
Suen, Anastasia
Paper Book
Do you like to make crafts? Satisfy your inner artist and surprise your mom with a handmade gift this Mother's Day.
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...
The night before Father's Day
Wing, Natasha.
Paper Book
It's Father's Day! Celebrate dads everywhere with bike rides, car washes, and more in this installment of Natasha Wing's best-selling series. It's the night before Father's Day, and Mom and the kids have a plan to surprise Dad with a special gift. When Dad goes for a bike ride,...
La noche en que tďĹ˝u 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....
La noche en que tďĹ˝u 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....
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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