Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 9th, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate moms for all they do! Here are some of our favorite books that show the special relationships that form between a mother and their child.
Mighty Moms by Joan Holub; Illustrated by Joyce Wan
Fire truck moms, school bus moms, ambulance moms, and more guide and teach their little truck children in this companion title to the New York Times bestselling Mighty Dads! Moms work hard and love BIG, and this adorable rhyming board book is a perfect celebration of them!
Standing on Her Shoulders by Monica Clark-Robinson; Illustrated by Laura Freeman
Standing on her Shoulders is a celebration of the strong women who influence us — from our mothers, sisters, aunts, and grandmothers to the women who fought for equality and acceptance in the United States.
Mama Loves Her Silly Goose! by Sandra Magsamen
Sing along with your little one! This book puts a loving twist on beloved Mother Goose nursery rhymes.
My Mommy
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 sharing splashes in muddy puddles.
My Wish for You by Kathryn Hahn; Illustrated by Brigette Barrager
Inspired by the everyday life lessons of raising her own six-year-old daughter, author and actress Kathryn Hahn creates a heartfelt and touching meditation on the inherent power every girl has deep inside herself. Here is a timely and necessary message of the intrinsic importance of being who you are, no matter what the world tells you. To be curious, strong, and vulnerable. To live life on your own terms. To always look for that sparkle!
I Love You Because You're You by Liza Baker; Illustrated by David McPhail
In a poem about a Mama Fox's love for her cub, I Love You Because You're You captures the many moods of all children, reassuring them of their parents' abiding affection and approval.
Are You My Mommy? by Joyce Wan
Join an adorable little bunny on the search for Mommy all around the farm yard. Each spread includes cleverly imagined die-cuts to help readers guess what animal the bunny might encounter next!
Mama Loves Her Little Llama by Sandra Magsamen
Perfect for fans of Are You My Mother? and Is Your Mama a Llama?, a little llama embarks on a journey to find his mother in this call-and-response board book. Little llama comes across a cow, a pig, a cat … and, at last, his llama mama! Babies and toddlers will love holding, touching, and reading this adorable board book with fuzzy llama ears peeking out the top. Featuring rhyming text, adorable pastel illustrations, and soft touch-and-feel llama ears, this is the perfect hands-on pick for Mother's Day and all year round!
Bunny Business by Lori Richmond
It's morning when Mama gets the call that the bunnysitter is sick. But Papa is out of town and school is out. That means Bunny gets to go to work at Mama's office! But the big city isn't all it's cracked up to be, even with its many distractions. Boredom and hunger strike, and Bunny has to take up the mantle to save Mama's office from the workday blues.
Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino; Illustrated by Steven Kellogg
Lloyd the llama is looking for his mama. "Is your mama a llama?" he asks a bat, a swan, a cow, a seal, and a kangaroo. Young children will share Lloyd's delight when the answer to his question is finally, "Yes!" With rhyme and riddle, and the perfect narration by Amy Madigan, this charming story has become a favorite.
