Children’s Books for Mother’s Day Roundup
Hi Everyone! I hope that you all are well and continuing to be safe and healthy as much as possible. I want to say Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, mothers to be and those who are like mothers, and send a special hug and love to those missing their mothers and children. Being a mother or a mother figure is one of the biggest blessings one could ever receive. We stay busy and may get tired, but the love we have for our children and their love for us gives us the motivation to keep moving. I am beyond happy to share these children’s books for Mother’s Day. They touched my heart reading them. These are perfect for reading with and loving on your child(ren).
You Be Mommy by Karla Clark, Illustrated by Zoe Persico*
Mommy’s too tired to be Mommy tonight. Can you be Mommy and hold me tight?
In this clever, rhyming picture book, a mother tells her child that she’s simply too tired to be Mommy tonight and asks her daughter to take over for her.
An utterly relatable theme told with humor and heart provides a story parents and children will delight in reading together at bedtime.
(Thank you McMillan Publishing for the Advance Reader’s Edition)
I Love My Mommy Because… by Laurel Porter-Gaylord, Pictures by Ashley Wolff*
Cuddle up and take a child into the world of animals with this adorable concept book about parents and babies. The clever text borrow simple phrases from a child’s experience to show that animal mommies take care of their young too. Illustrated in soft, beautiful colors, this is the perfect book for sharing on a loving lap.
Are You My Mother? Written and Illustrated by P.D. Eastman*
A baby bird goes in search of his mother in this hilarious board book edited by Dr. Seuss. When a mother bird’s egg starts to jump, she hurries off to make sure she has something for her little one to eat. But as soon as she’s gone, out pops the baby bird. He immediately sets off to find his mother, but not knowing what she looks like makes it a challenge. The little hatchling is determined to find his mother, even after meeting a kitten, a hen, a dog, and a Snort. The timeless message of the bond between mother and child make this abridged, super-simple edition of P. D. Eastman’s Are You My Mother? a must for baby showers, beginning readers, and Mother’s Day.
God Made Mommy Special by Glenys Nellist, Illustrated by Estelle Corke*
God Made Mommy Special is an engaging book that celebrates the love between a mommy and her little ones. Whether it’s a mommy monkey who swings from trees, or a mommy sparrow who cuddles her little one under her wing, this book shows readers all mommies are special in their own way.
My Mom is Magical by Sabrina Moyle, Pictures by Eunice Moyle*
A joyful tribute to all the things that make mom magical!
Why a Daughter Needs a Mom by Gregory E. Lang, Pictures by Sydney Hanson*
Celebrate the special bond between mother and daughter in this beautiful touching book based on New York Times bestselling work by Gregory E. Lang. Why a Daughter Needs a Mom captures the unconditional love between parent and child with charming illustrations and heartwarming rhymes.
Full, Full, Full of Love by Trish Cooke, Illustrated by Paul Howard*
For Jay Jay, Sunday dinner at Grannie’s house is always full-full of hugs and kisses…full of tasty dishes…full to the brim with happy faces…full, full, full of love. A tender tribute to the joys of family and food, this rhythmic read-aloud is full, full, full of pleasures for all!
My Mom is There by Martin Thomas, Illustrated by Ag Jatkowska*
When you’re very small, life can seem very scary, but Little Elephant learns to count, read, swim, hop, skip, and jump with the help of Mom!
*Book descriptions are taken from the book covers/media release/online.
