Books about Moms

Your Mama By NoNieqa Ramos, Jacqueline Alcántara (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781328631886
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Published: Versify - April 6th, 2021

A sweet twist on the age-old “yo mama” joke, celebrating fierce moms everywhere with playful lyricism and gorgeous illustrations, Your Mama is an essential Mother’s Day read.


Dreams for a Daughter By Carole Boston Weatherford, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781534451988
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - March 9th, 2021

This stunning and empowering picture book from a New York Times bestselling author and an acclaimed illustrator celebrates a Black mother’s hopes and dreams for her daughter.

As I cradle you, look in your eyes,
your gaze says softly,
I want to know everything.
I promise to show you all that I can.


This love letter from mother to daughter inspir


You're Mom: A Little Book for Mothers (And the People Who Love Them) By Liz Climo Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781250228109
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Published: Flatiron Books - April 7th, 2020

From international bestselling author Liz Climo comes You're Mom, a hilarious and relatable collection of original comics about motherhood

Moms: they are there for us through the good, the bad, the scary, the sticky, and everything in between. They also read us a lot of picture books along the way, and now there’s a picture book just for them.


I Sang You Down from the Stars By Tasha Spillett-Sumner, Michaela Goade (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316493161
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - April 6th, 2021

New York Times bestseller!

A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book

This unique baby book sings with Native cultural detail, while striking a universal chord in its celebration of the blossoming of love that comes with expecting and welcoming a new baby--with art by New York Times bestselling illustrator and Caldecott Medalist Michaela


Me & Mama By Cozbi A. Cabrera, Cozbi A. Cabrera (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781534454217
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Published: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books f - August 25th, 2020

A Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honor Book

Mama’s love is brighter than the sun, even on the rainiest of days.


Love You Forever By Robert Munsch, Sheila McGraw (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Robert Munsch, Sheila McGraw (Illustrator)
$14.95
ISBN: 9780920668368
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Published: Firefly Books - September 1st, 1995

A young woman holds her newborn son
And looks at him lovingly.


Grandma in Blue with Red Hat By Scott Menchin, Harry Bliss (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Scott Menchin, Harry Bliss (Illustrator)
$16.95
ISBN: 9781419714849
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Published: Abrams Books for Young Readers - April 14th, 2015

When a young boy learns about what makes art special—sometimes it’s beautiful, sometimes it’s funny, sometimes it tells a story—he realizes that these same characteristics are what make his grandmother special, too.


The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story By Tina Cho, Jess X. Snow (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Tina Cho, Jess X. Snow (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781984814869
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Published: Kokila - August 4th, 2020

A breathtaking picture book featuring a Korean girl and her haenyeo (free diving) grandmother about intergenerational bonds, finding courage in the face of fear, and connecting with our natural world.


We Became Jaguars By Dave Eggers, Woodrow White (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Dave Eggers, Woodrow White (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781452183930
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Published: Chronicle Books - March 30th, 2021

Revel in the breathtaking fantasticality of We Became Jaguars—a picture book from bestselling author Dave Eggers.


I Dream of Popo By Livia Blackburne, Julia Kuo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Livia Blackburne, Julia Kuo (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250249319
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - January 5th, 2021

From New York Times bestselling author Livia Blackburne and illustrator Julia Kuo, here is I Dream of Popo. This delicate, emotionally rich picture book celebrates a special connection that crosses time zones and oceans as Popo and her granddaughter hold each other in their hearts forever.

I dream with Popo as she rocks me in her arms.


Are You My Mother? (Beginner Books(R)) By P.D. Eastman Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780394800189
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers -

The must-have, heartwarming and hilarious classic about a baby bird in search of his mother!


A Heart Just Like My Mother's By Lela Nargi, Valeria Cis (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lela Nargi, Valeria Cis (Illustrator)
$12.99
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ISBN: 9781512420982
Published: Kar-Ben Publishing (R) - January 1st, 2018

Shy Anna doesn't think she is anything like her outgoing, funny, clever mother. One day Anna sees a hungry man on the street and decides to find a way to help. When she uses her tzedakah money for an act of kindness, she realizes she and her mother have something special in common after all.


Mama, Do You Love Me?: (Books about Mother's Love, Mama and Baby Forever Book) (Mama & Papa, Do You Love Me?) By Barbara M. Joosse, Barbara Lavallee (Illustrator) Cover Image
$15.99
ISBN: 9780877017592
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Published: Chronicle Books - June 1st, 1991

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.


You Are My Happy By Hoda Kotb, Suzie Mason (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Hoda Kotb, Suzie Mason (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780062887894
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Published: HarperCollins - March 5th, 2019

A #1 New York Times bestseller and Amazon Best Books of the Year selection!


Little Bear (I Can Read Level 1) By Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) Cover Image
$4.95
ISBN: 9780064440042
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Published: HarperCollins - February 18th, 2003

Celebrate the timeless warmth of a mother's love with the very first ever I Can Read book! 


My Mom Is Magical! (A Hello!Lucky Book) By Hello!Lucky, Sabrina Moyle, Eunice Moyle (Illustrator) Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9781419729621
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Published: Abrams Appleseed - March 6th, 2018

“An ebullient board book devoted to a magical mother.” ―Publishers Weekly
 
Celebrate everything that makes moms amazing with this colorful, joyful board book from the bestselling duo Hello!Lucky!
 
“My mom is more sparkly than a universe of stars, braver than a deep-sea explorer, sillier than a band of bananas!” This br


Saturday By Oge Mora (By (artist)) Cover Image
By Oge Mora (By (artist))
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316431279
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - October 22nd, 2019

In this warm and tender story by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Thank You, Omu!, join a mother and daughter on an up-and-down journey that reminds them of what's best about Saturdays: precious time together.

Today would be special. Today would be splendid. It was Saturday! But sometimes, the best plans don't work out exactly the way you expect....


Board book edition of the beloved bestseller with more than 2 million copies sold!

Mama, Do You Love Me? is the classic story of a child testing the limits of her independence and a mother's reassurance that a parent's love is unconditional and everlasting.


Just Like a Mama By Alice Faye Duncan, Charnelle Pinkney Barlow (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781534461833
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Published: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books f - January 14th, 2020

Celebrate the heart connection between adopted children and the forever families who welcome them with kindness, care, and unconditional love in this powerful picture book from the author of Honey Baby Sugar Child.

Carol Olivia Clementine lives with Mama Rose. Mama Rose is everything—tender and sweet. She is also as stern and demanding as any good parent should be.


Plenty of Hugs By Fran Manushkin, Kate Alizadeh (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Fran Manushkin, Kate Alizadeh (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780525554011
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Published: Dial Books - April 14th, 2020

Two mommies spend a sunny day with their toddler in this cozy, rhyming picture book that is a loving celebration of family.


Mommy, Mama, and Me By Leslea Newman, Carol Thompson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Leslea Newman, Carol Thompson (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9781582462639
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Published: Tricycle Press - June 9th, 2009

A heartwarming board books about gay parents! A great purchase for new parents and new babies alike, and the perfect gift to show your love for mommy, mama and more!


A Mother for Choco By Keiko Kasza Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9780698113640
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Published: Puffin Books - March 19th, 1996

Family is about love no matter how different parents and children may be, adopted or not.


In My Heart By Mackenzie Porter, Jenny Løvlie (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Mackenzie Porter, Jenny Løvlie (Illustrator)
$7.99
ISBN: 9781534454330
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Published: Little Simon - March 10th, 2020

A working mother reassures her child that even when they’re apart, they’re always in each other’s hearts.


Mommy's Khimar By Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, Ebony Glenn (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781534400597
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Published: Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for You - April 3rd, 2018

Selected as a Best Book of 2018 by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and Shelf Awareness!

A young Muslim girl spends a busy day wrapped up in her mother’s colorful headscarf in this sweet and fanciful picture book from debut author and illustrator Jamilah Tompkins-Bigelow and Ebony Glenn.

A khimar is a flowing scarf that my mom


The Mommy Book By Todd Parr Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9780316337748
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Published: LB Kids - April 5th, 2016

Some mommies sing you songs.Some mommies read you stories.All mommies want you to be who you are!
With his trademark childlike art, Todd Parr celebrates all different kinds of mothers. Whether mommies work far away or at home, cook or order pizza, they are all lots of fun and filled with love.


Between Mom and Me: A Mother and Son Keepsake Journal By Katie Clemons Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9781492693574
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Published: Sourcebooks Explore - March 1st, 2019

A simple way to stay connected!

This must-have shared mother-son journal is fun, creative, and easy to use! With thoughtful prompts, coloring pages, challenges, and free creative space, this is the perfect love-filled gift!

With this engaging guided journal, together you and your child will:


Blueberries for Sal By Robert McCloskey Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780670175918
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers -

Caldecott Honor Book

What happens when Sal and her mother meet a mother bear and her cub? A beloved classic is born!