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    I Love My Mommy Because...

    Laurel Porter Gaylord, Ashley Wolff

    Board book (Dutton Books for Young Readers, March 30, 2004)
    The perfect board book for babies and toddlers to read with Mom!"I love my mommy because she gives me great big hugs."This book begins with a heartwarming scene between a human parent and child, but moves on to loving care in many animal families. "She listens when I talk," says a mewing kitten. "She tucks me in," says a joey kangaroo. Children will love reading about how baby animals spend time with their moms, and mammas everywhere will love celebrating Mother's Day—or any occassion!—with this adorable gift from their little ones.
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    What NOT to Give Your Mom on Mother's Day

    Martha Seif Simpson, Jana Christy

    Hardcover (Two Lions, April 2, 2013)
    A little boy offers advice on what NOT to give your mom on Mother's Day, unless she's an animal. For example, don't give her a rotting log unless she's a salamander, or a bunch of flies unless she's a spider! What would Mom like best?
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    Biscuit Loves Mother's Day

    Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories, Mary O'Keefe Young

    Paperback (HarperFestival, March 16, 2004)
    Let's celebrate Mother's Day, Biscuit!There are so many ways to make Mom feel special. Pull back the big flaps to see the surprises Biscuit and the little girl have in store for Mom!
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    Have You Seen My Duckling?

    Nancy Tafuri

    Board book (Greenwillow Books, Sept. 20, 1996)
    An anxious mother duck leads her brood around the pond as she searches for one missing duckling.
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    The Mommy Book

    Todd Parr

    Board book (LB Kids, April 5, 2016)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.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.For the first time in board book format, this is the perfect book for celebrating mommies all year round.
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    How to Babysit a Grandma

    Jean Reagan, Lee Wildish

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, March 25, 2014)
    Celebrate the special bond between grandmas and grandkids this Mother's Day in this delightful New York Times-bestseller that puts the kids in charge of taking care of Grandma...if just for one day. When you babysit a grandma, if you're lucky, you'll have a sleepover at her house! And with the useful tips found in this book, you're guaranteed to become an expert grandma-sitter in no time. (Be sure to check out the sections on: How to keep a grandma busy; Things to do at the park; Possible places to sleep, and what to do once you're both tucked in for the night.) From the author-illustrator team behind the New York Times bestselling HOW TO... books comes a funny and heartwarming celebration of grandmas and grandchildren. Praise for the HOW TO . . . series: "A silly take on role reversal." --Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandma) "Laugh-out-loud funny. . ." --Kirkus Reviews (How to Raise a Mom) ". . . laugh-out-loud scenes and funny hidden details." --Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandpa) "Touches of humor in each of the digitally rendered illustrations." --Kirkus Reviews (How to Surprise a Dad) The fun doesn't stop! Check out more HOW TO... picture books: How to Babysit a Grandpa How to Catch a Santa How to Get Your Teacher Ready How to Raise a Mom How to Surprise a Dad
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    The Invisible String

    Patrice Karst, Joanne Lew-Vriethoff

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Oct. 30, 2018)
    With half a million copies sold, this accessible, bestselling picture book phenomenon about the unbreakable connections between loved ones has healed a generation of readers--children and adults alike--and has been updated with new illustrations and an afterword from the author. Now available in paperback for the first time! Parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared The Invisible String the perfect tool for coping with all kinds of separation anxiety, loss, and grief. In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two children that they're all connected by an invisible string. "That's impossible!" the children insist, but still they want to know more: "What kind of string?" The answer is the simple truth that binds us all: An Invisible String made of love. Even though you can't see it with your eyes, you can feel it deep in your heart, and know that you are always connected to the ones you love. Does everybody have an Invisible String? How far does it reach? Does it ever go away? This heartwarming picture book for all ages explores questions about the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us, and opens up deeper conversations about love. Recommended and adopted by parenting blogs, bereavement support groups, hospice centers, foster care and social service agencies, military library services, church groups, and educators, The Invisible String offers a very simple approach to overcoming loneliness, separation, or loss with an imaginative twist that children easily understand and embrace, and delivers a particularly compelling message in today's uncertain times. This special paperback edition includes vibrant new illustrations and an introduction from the author. "This book is a beautiful way to begin to try, as parents, to instill in children the impenetrable power of the heart, the energy of love, and the flow that can be felt from the grace in every moment." --Tony Robbins
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    Piglet and Mama

    Margaret Wild, Stephen Michael King

    Hardcover (Harry N. Abrams, April 1, 2005)
    When little Piglet loses her mama, all the other animal mothers offer their assistance, but nothing is better than making daisy chains and rolling in the mud with your own mama!
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    Are You My Mother ?

    P.D. Eastman

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, June 12, 1960)
    This must-have classic about a baby bird in search of his mother is the perfect gift for Mother's Day! A baby bird goes in search of his mother in this hilarious Beginner 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 P. D. Eastman's Are You My Mother? a must for baby showers, beginning readers, and Mother's Day. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrationsthat give clues to their meaning.
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    Someday

    Alison McGhee, Peter H. Reynolds

    Hardcover (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Feb. 27, 2007)
    A mother's love leads to a mother's dream -- every mother's dream -- for her child to live life to its fullest. A deceptively simple, powerful ode to the potential of love and the potential in life, Someday is the book you'll want to share with someone else...today. The perfect gift for Mother's Day, Graduation Day or Any Day - share a copy with every special person in your life.
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    I've Loved You Since Forever

    Hoda Kotb, Suzie Mason

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, March 6, 2018)
    New York Times #1 Bestseller!I’ve Loved You Since Forever is a celebratory and poetic testament to the timeless love felt between parent and child. This beautiful picture book is inspired by Today show co-anchor Hoda Kotb’s heartwarming adoption of her baby girl, Haley Joy.With Kotb’s lyrical text and stunning pictures by Suzie Mason, young ones and parents will want to snuggle up and read the pages of this book together, over and over again.In the universe,there was you andthere was me,waiting for the day ourstars would meet. . .Makes a lovely gift for baby showers, Mother's Day, and more. Plus don't miss Hoda Kotb and Suzie Mason's beautiful follow-up picture book, You Are My Happy.
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    Fiesta Babies

    Carmen Tafolla, Amy Cordova

    Hardcover (Tricycle Press, March 9, 2010)
    Join in the lastest fun from a Pura Belpré Honor-winning team. These Fiesta Babies dance, march on parade, and sing along to mariachi songs in their spirited celebration of fiestas. From piñatas to flower coronas, little ones are introduced to the many coloful aspects of an important and lively Latino cultural tradition.
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    Mommy, Mama, and Me

    Lesléa Newman, Carol Thompson

    Board book (Tricycle Press, Dec. 9, 2008)
    One of the only original board books about gay parents! A perfect purchase for Mother's Day, new parents, baby showers, and more! Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its mommies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there's no limit to what a loving family can do together. Shares the loving bond between same-sex parents and their children.
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    Love You Forever

    Robert Munsch, Sheila McGraw

    Paperback (Firefly Books, Sept. 1, 1995)
    A young woman holds her newborn sonAnd 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 publication in l986, Love You Forever has sold more than 15 million copies in paperback and the regular hardcover edition (as well as hundreds of thousands of copies in Spanish and French)
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    My Mom

    Anthony Browne

    Hardcover (Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), May 2, 2005)
    The perfect gift for Mother's DayFollowing up on his bestseller My Dad, the inimitable Anthony Browne returns to celebrate the every-mom. In this paean to motherhood, we first meet Mom over a cup of coffee, clad in a floral robe. The robe is ever present as her child describes her wondrous abilities and traits: from fantastic cook to brilliant juggler to great painter and from being as beautiful as a butterfly to being as comfy as an armchair - this mother will be recognizable to one and all.Through all the charming characteristics detailed, Browne brilliantly paints his heroine with humor and affection. The ultimate message that shines forth is: "I love my mom. And you know what? SHE LOVES ME! (And she always will.)"
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    The Wide-Mouthed Frog

    Keith Faulkner, Jonathan Lambert

    Hardcover (Dial Books, March 1, 1996)
    From the Okefenokee Swamp comes a frog with a wide mouth that he just loves to use. He's particularly interested in the eating habits of other creatures found in the great outdoors--that is, of course, until he comes upon a big green one with lots of teeth who finds wide-mouthed frogs simply delicious.
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    My New Baby

    Rachel Fuller

    Board book (Child's Play International, April 1, 2009)
    There is so much to find out when a baby is born! What does it smell like, and when will it walk? When does it sleep, and what does it like to eat? A new addition to any family is exciting, but the experience can alsobe worrying and confusing for siblings. Coping with the new situations and emotions that arise can be very challenging. This series of four board books deals with the anticipation of waiting for the new baby, the excitement of the arrival itself, and the beginnings of the special relationship that develops between siblings. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child.
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    Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?

    Eric Carle

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, March 22, 2000)
    From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, comes a reassuring tale of a mother’s love for her child.Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? answers curious kids who wonder whether lions, bears, and monkeys have mothers, too. Bright collage illustrations and simple text reinforce the theme that everyone has a mother, and every mother loves her child.Meet the little joey bouncing in mother kangaroo’s pouch. Watch little cubs prance around mother lion. Swim with a baby dolphin calf in the deep blue sea. Eric Carle’s classic, colorful collages of baby animals and their mothers will delight and comfort young readers.Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? is a warm and approachable book to use in the classroom, to cuddle up reading with a little one, and to give as a baby shower or Mother's Day gift.
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    The Mominator

    Julie Boye, Brooke Knight

    Paperback (Boye Family Jewels, The, April 7, 2019)
    Meet the world’s greatest heroines—our Mominators! They may be covered in baby drool, cheering on the sidelines at the top of their lungs, or blubbering messes over the first day of school, but moms have superpowers. They heal hurts, support the biggest dreams (and dreamers), and teach even the fanciest basketball moves. Though moms are multi-tasking machines, they still kneel to pray for a divine helping hand. A perfect picture book for kids and moms to celebrate mominators on Mother’s Day and every day throughout the year.
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    Is Your Mama a Llama?

    Deborah Guarino, Steven Kellogg

    Board book (Scholastic, Aug. 1, 1997)
    With humorous rhymes, six lovable animals help Lloyd the llama discover what kind of animal his mama is.
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    Everything Is Mama

    Jimmy Fallon, Miguel Ordóñez

    Board book (Feiwel & Friends, Jan. 8, 2019)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Everything is . . .MAMA!Jimmy Fallon, one of the most popular entertainers in the world and NBC's Tonight Show host, was on a mission with his first children's book to have every baby's first word be DADA. And it worked! A lot of babies' first words were DADA. However, everything after that was MAMA.So take a lighthearted look at the world from your baby's point of view as different animals try to teach their children that there are other words in addition to MAMA for familiar objects and activities, now available in board book.
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    I Love You, Mom

    Maggie Testa, Jason Fruchter

    Board book (Simon Spotlight, Dec. 15, 2015)
    A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood! Daniel Tiger wants to show his mom how much he loves her in this sweet padded board book based on Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.Daniel wants to tell Mom how much he loves her, and there are so many ways to say “I love you!” Little ones and their mothers will love exploring all the different ways in this very sweet padded board book. Look for the companion title, I Love You, Dad. © 2015 The Fred Rogers Company
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    Just Grandma and Me

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, March 21, 2001)
    Celebrate Mother's Day - and your Grandma - with this classic Little Critter book!Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is spending a day at the beach with his grandma in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Celebrating the special bond between a grandparent and grandchild, this beloved story is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day . . . or any day!
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    How to Raise a Mom

    Jean Reagan, Lee Wildish

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, March 28, 2017)
    Celebrate the bond between moms and children this Mother's Day in this humorous New York Times-bestseller that invites the kids to do the hard work of raising their mom...if just for a day! This humorous new addition to the beloved HOW TO . . . books takes readers through a playful, busy day with Mom. Written in an instructional style, two siblings suggest the best ways to raise a happy, healthy mom—from waking her up in the morning to arranging play dates, to making sure she gets enough exercise, some quiet time, and plenty of veggies! Filled with charming role-reversal humor, creative ideas, and lots of love, How to Raise a Mom is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day—or any day! Praise for the HOW TO . . . series: “A silly take on role reversal.” –Kirkus Reviews Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandma) “Laugh-out-loud funny. . .” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Raise a Mom) “. . . laugh-out-loud scenes and funny hidden details.” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandpa) “Touches of humor in each of the digitally rendered illustrations.” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Surprise a Dad) The fun doesn't stop! Check out more HOW TO... picture books: How to Babysit a Grandma How to Babysit a Grandpa How to Catch a Santa How to Get Your Teacher Ready How to Raise a Mom How to Surprise a Dad
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    Celebrating Cinco De Mayo: Fiesta Time!

    Sandi Hill, Joel Kupperstein, Claude Martirot, Claude Martinot

    Paperback (Creative Teaching Pr, March 1, 1999)
    Explains the meaning behind Cinco De Mayo, the Mexican independence day.
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    I Love You, Mommy

    Jilliam Harker, Parragon Books, Kristina Stephenson

    Hardcover (Parragon Books, Oct. 2, 2018)
    Little Bear can't wait to try out some new experiences, and he certainly can't wait to listen to Mommy Bear's advice. But when he realizes that he's taken on more than he can handle, Mommy Bear is ready to come to the rescue. Join them in I Love You, Mommy, a beautiful tale of encouragement and parental love by Jillian Harker with sweet illustrations by Kristina Stephenson. I Love You, Mommy celebrates the bond between children and their mother with this wonderful story and beautifully illustrated book Hardcover picture book perfect for special reading time together. This charming story is perfect for your storytime rotation! Vibrant illustrations and easy-to-read text make this a perfect story for young readers to practice reading aloud as they get older Great gift for showers, births, Mother's Day, birthdays, or any special day to celebrate mothers all year long! The "I Love You" series from Parragon is a wonderful collection of books. Look for all titles available including Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, and Grandpa to share in the experience
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    Just Me and My Mom

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Oct. 9, 2001)
    Head to the big city with Little Critter and his mom in this adventurous picture book that makes for the perfect Mother's Day present! Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is spending a special day with his mom in this classic, funny, and heartwarming story. Whether the duo is at the museum, the aquarium, or the toy store, both parents and children alike will relate to Little Critter’s beloved story. A perfect gift for Mother’s Day . . . or any day!
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    A Mother for Choco

    Keiko Kasza

    Board book (G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, Sept. 29, 2003)
    Family is about love no matter how different parents and children may be, adopted or not.Choco wishes he had a mother, but who could she be? He sets off to find her, asking all kinds of animals, but he doesn't meet anyone who looks just like him. He doesn't even think of asking Mrs. Bear if she's his mother-but then she starts to do just the things a mommy might do. And when she brings him home, he meets her other children-a piglet, a hippo, and an alligator-and learns that families can come in all shapes and sizes and still fit together.Keiko Kasza's twist on the "Are you my mother?" theme has become one of the most highly recommended stories about adoption for children.
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    The Berenstain Bears Mother's Day Blessings

    Mike Berenstain

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, March 1, 2016)
    Mama Bear is the best mama in all of Bear Country and Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear know just what to do for her on Mother’s Day. In this newest title in the Berenstain Bears Living Lights, The Berenstain Bears Mother’s Day Blessings, join the Bear family and all of Bear Country as they spend Mother’s Day together remembering just why our mothers are so special to all of us!
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    I Loved You Before You Were Born Board Book: A Love Letter from Grandma

    Anne Bowen, Greg Shed

    Board book (HarperFestival, Dec. 26, 2017)
    “Just right for sharing on Grandma’s lap.” —Publishers WeeklyA loving grandmother eagerly awaits the arrival of her first grandchild—dreaming of the baby's soft sighs, sweet smells, and tiny toes.Finally, the baby arrives and Grandma is ready with a very special message: Even before you were born, I was your grandma and I loved you.With sturdy board book pages, soft, realistic watercolor illustrations, and lyrical text, I Loved You Before You Were Born is just right for reading on Grandma’s lap.A perfect gift for baby showers and for Grandparents Day!
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    My Mom Loves Me!

    Marianne Richmond

    Board book (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, April 2, 2019)
    The perfect Mother's Day gift or mommy birthday gift for kids to show just how much they love Mom featuring adorable illustrations from bestselling author Marianne Richmond!A book of love celebrating the special relationship between every mother and their child!My mom plays with me.My mom carries me.My mom cuddles with me.If you're looking for books similar to My Mommy and Me or Mommy Loves You, look no further! Featuring adorable illustrations from bestselling author Marianne Richmond, My Mom Loves Me! illustrates all the ways mom shows her love to her children. Children can relive their best times with Mom every day with this heartwarming mommy book for kids!A wonderful Mother's Day gift for all moms―from the first-time mothers to the stepmoms and mom experts―this classic board book is a way to show love to mom on any day!
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    Me and My Mom!

    Alison Ritchie, Alison Edgson

    Board book (Tiger Tales., March 4, 2014)
    Little Bear's mom is simply wonderful! She can string together the longest daisy chain, make the loudest echoes in a cave, and balance three apples on her nose. But the best thing she does in all the world is love her little cub!
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    I Love Mom with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Eric Carle

    Hardcover (World of Eric Carle, March 14, 2017)
    Celebrate Mom's special day with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this colorful book featuring Eric Carle's joyful illustrations.Show Mom just how much she means with this colorful book from the World of Eric Carle. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he honors Mother's Day and celebrates incredible parents everywhere. With joyful illustrations and colorful creatures, this charming keepsake is a great way to show parents, grandparents, soon-to-be mothers, aunts, friends, or whomever you call "Mom" just how much you care.
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    I Love You, Grandma

    Jilliam Harker, Parragon Books, Kristina Stephenson

    Hardcover (Parragon Books, Oct. 2, 2018)
    Little Bear is curious and asks his grandmother a lot of questions. Fortunately, this is a grandma who knows a lot. While searching for food, his grandmother gives him all the answers. How does Grandma Bear know so many things? When she was small, she was curious just like Little Bear and asked a lot of questions too! I Love You, Grandma has beautiful illustrations by Kristina Stephenson and a sweet story by Jillian Harker. Share the joy and adventure of this little cub and grandma and begin creating your own family adventures! I Love You Grandma celebrates the bond between children and their grandmothers with this wonderful story and beautifully illustrated book Hardcover picture book perfect for special reading time together. This charming story is perfect for your story time rotation! Grandmothers will love reading it with their grandchildren again and again Vibrant illustrations and easy-to-read text make this a perfect story for young readers to practice reading aloud as they get older Great gift to celebrate the birth of a grandchild, Father's Day, birthdays, or a special "thank you" and "I love you" for grandmas all year long! The "I Love You" series from Parragon is a wonderful collection of books. Look for all titles available including Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, and Grandpa to share in the experience
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