Mother's Day Book Round-Up

Mother's Day means different things for different people. Some people have surrogate mothers, leaders who were a motherhood role to them, or perhaps a sibling or aunt who has taken them in. Some women long to be mothers, & instead are wonderful aunties, babysitters, teachers, or some other figure a child desperately needs. (So nice that we celebrate teachers this week too!)  Whoever you celebrate as a mother figure, I hope a book on this list speaks out to you & helps you celebrate the important women in your life!  

Books for Mother's Day: 
1. A Mother's Love
by: Marilee Joy Mayfield & Tracy La Rue Hohn 
(This book was written to show kids how much their parents do for them to help them feel happy, loved & safe. )
www.amazon.com/Mothers-Love-Marilee-Joy-Mayfield/dp/1949474755/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a+mother%27s+love&qid=1620186938&s=books&sr=1-1

2. How to Raise a Mom
by: Jean Reagan & Lee Wildish
(Back with another fabulous one in the "how-to" series, this time the kids are sharing tips on how to raise a mom {similar to tips you might get for how to raise kids.} The biggest difference is the kids are trying to be helpers, so Mom can get work done & have plenty of time to relax or play with them too.) 
www.amazon.com/How-Raise-Mom-relationships/dp/0553538292/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=how+to+raise+a+mom&qid=1620186981&s=books&sr=1-1

3. I Love My Mommy Because
by: Laurel Porter Gaylord & Ashley Wolff
(All about how baby animals spend time with their moms, that starts with a heartwarming scene between mother & child.)
www.amazon.com/I-Love-My-Mommy-Because/dp/0525472479/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=i+love+my+mommy+because&qid=1620222503&s=books&sr=1-1
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4. Why a Daughter Needs a Mom
by: Gregory E. Lang
(In this sweet book, Mama Bear helps her little cub see all the ways she helps her grow AND to bring up their special bond. The illustrations are so cute & the entire book is written in endearing rhymes.) 
www.amazon.com/Why-Daughter-Needs-Gregory-Lang/dp/1492667811/ref=sr_1_2?crid=14RTVP915J743&dchild=1&keywords=why+a+daughter+needs+a+mom+book&qid=1620272008&s=books&sprefix=why+a+daughter%2Cstripbooks%2C211&sr=1-2

5. Mother's Day
by: Anne Rockwell & Lizzy Rockwell
(Each child in Mrs. Madof's class knows how to celebrate mothers day with their moms & grandmas. Jessica goes on a hike with her mom & Sarah & her dad take Grandma out to eat at her favorite restaurant. Then the kids learn how to make a handmade, heartfelt gift for mom at school too!) 
www.amazon.com/Mothers-Day-Anne-Rockwell/dp/0060513748/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mothers+day+anne+rockwell&qid=1620365177&s=books&sr=1-1

6. Pinkalicious: Mother's Day Surprise
by: Victoria Kann
(Pinkalicious gets up early to suprrise her mom with breakfast in bed & a special acrostic poem Pinkalicious is writing for her. But Pinkalicious can't think of what to write for the "y" in her poem & she's worried she won't get it written in time!) 
www.amazon.com/Pinkalicious-Mothers-Surprise-Victoria-Kann/dp/0062245872/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=pinkalicious+mothers+day&qid=1620365310&s=books&sr=1-2
7. Mommy & Me (*board book)
by: Tiya Hall & Sydney Hanson & Cottage Door Press
(A special bond between Mommy Bear & Baby Bear is celebrated in this sweet story; they spend a whole day together exploring in the woods!) 
www.amazon.com/Mommy-Me-Tiya-Hall/dp/1680524534/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mommy+%26+me&qid=1620365385&s=books&sr=1-1

8. The Mother's Day Mice
by: Eve Bunting
(Three little mice all get up early to seek out gifts for their mama mouse. The youngest mouse is determined to get something really special, even if it means braving the mean cat by the house, just to get mom some honeysuckle. His 2 older mouse brothers talk him out of it, but Little Mouse surprises them all with a sweet song he creates for their mama mouse when they get back home.) 
www.amazon.com/Mothers-Day-Mice-Gift/dp/0544880331/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=mother%27s+day+mice&qid=1620239337&sr=8-3

9. Love You Forever
by: Robert Munsch
("As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be" is the sweet song a mother sings to her toddler, little boy, teenager & adult son as he grows up....in spite of all the craziness he brings into her life.) 
www.amazon.com/Love-You-Forever-Robert-Munsch/dp/0920668372/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=love+you+forever&qid=1620266919&s=books&sr=1-1

10. God Found Us You
by: Lisa Tawn Bergren
(Mama Fox tells little fox at bedtime, all about how special his arrival to earth was. This tale effectively captures what it's like to see a child through God's loving eyes & the blessings of adoption that come to many families as well.)
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780061131769B/god-found-us-you
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11. Just Grandma & Me
by: Mercer Mayer
(Little Critter gets to spend a day at the beach with grandma....& it's just him & her!) 
www.amazon.com/Just-Grandma-Little-Critter-Pictureback/dp/0307118932/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=just+grandma+%26+me&qid=1620365516&s=books&sr=1-3

12. Grandma's Girl
by: Susanna Leonard Hill
(This is a book that brings the generations together, because Grandma was once a little girl too! She gets it. And this book shows grandmas & girls of diverse backgrounds & families too!) 
www.amazon.com/Grandmas-Girl-Susanna-Leonard-Hill/dp/1728206235/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=grandma%27s+girl&qid=1620365574&s=books&sr=1-1

13. And That's Why She's My Mama
by: Mrs. Tiarra Nazario & Gabby Correia 
(An affirmative book that talks all about the importance of mama & what her role is. They make your favorite food, take you out to play, & kiss your boo-boos better.) 
www.amazon.com/Thats-Why-Shes-Mama-Affirmations/dp/0578823756/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=my+mama&qid=1620365684&s=books&sr=1-2

14. I Love You So Much, Mama: An Animal Picture Book About Why Moms are Amazing
by: Isaac Cunningham
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www.amazon.com/Love-You-So-Much-Mama/dp/B093RPTJX7/ref=sr_1_7_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=vacation+kids+books&qid=1620160009&sr=8-7-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFZWk42UlhSSjE3SVYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4MTUzMzAxN01UOUk3N1U4RFk4JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMjE1ODcySEQ5TUpZRzRVSlRYJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== 

15. Dear Mama's Loving Arms
by: Ceece Kelly & Sawyer Cloud
(There is power in a mama's embrace & it brings comfort & joy to many children.  But this book also helps children realize they can take comfort in memories & dreams of their mothers as well, for the times they can't be held by their mama.) 
www.amazon.com/Dear-Mamas-Loving-Ceece-Kelley/dp/1953859003/ref=sr_1_15_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=when+my+mommy%27s+with+me&qid=1620365807&s=books&sr=1-15-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNFYxWTdVWVVJNlBCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzc3NDg4M0lGRUFZUVJMOFM4WiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTc0NjQzMVEwOFhHQ0JIS0FHSCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

16. Are You My Mother? 
by: P.D. Eastman
(The silly story of a bird who hatches from the egg when his mama wanders off to get food. The confused little bird hops down out of the tree & goes on a search to find his mother. He encounters various farm animals, airplanes, cars, & construction vehicles before he gets back home & finds his mother once more.) 
www.amazon.com/Are-You-Mother-P-D-Eastman/dp/0394800184/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=are+you+my+mother&qid=1620365994&s=books&sr=1-1

17. When I Carried You in my Belly
by: Thrity Umrigar & Ziyue Chen 
(This story is so cute, talking about the very special time when a baby is in their mommy's stomach before they're born. It is a mother's song to her daughter, as she explains things like her daughter's laughter & dance parties dating back to when she was in the womb.) 
www.amazon.com/When-Carried-You-My-Belly/dp/076246058X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=when+i+carried+you+in+my+belly&qid=1620366031&s=books&sr=1-1

18. How to Spot a Mom
by: Donna Amey Blatt & Aura Lewis
(Mamas come from all walks of life; they really do! This book shows all the diverse backgrounds of mamas, working mamas, stay-at-home mamas, adoptive mamas, etc.) 
www.amazon.com/How-Spot-Donna-Amey-Bhatt/dp/0711261040/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=how+to+spot+a+mom&qid=1620366142&s=books&sr=1-1

19. Mama's Belly
by: Kate Hosford & Abigail Halpin 
(This book is a little exploration of the feelings a big sibling might have or experience when a baby is being born in the family. They'll have all kinds of questions & then work hard to take care of mama while she's struggling through the last weeks of pregnancy.) 
www.amazon.com/Mamas-Belly-Kate-Hosford/dp/1419728415/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mama%27s+belly&qid=1620366180&s=books&sr=1-1

20. Mama Loves You So
by: Terry Pierce & Simone Shin
(Part of the New Books for Newborns series this is a perfect example of what to read to a baby! And it's sweet for mom to have and read as she snuggles up with her baby.) 
www.amazon.com/Mama-Loves-You-Books-Newborns/dp/1481481592/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mama+loves+you+so&qid=1620366289&s=books&sr=1-1

21. How to Babysit a Grandma
by: Jean Reagan & Lee Wildish 
(Part of the "how-to" series, this clever book shows what it's like when the kids are in charge of babysitting, not the other way around. They prepare snacks, give Grandma her choice of activity, play dress-up, etc. in one exciting day at Grandma's house!) 
www.amazon.com/How-Babysit-Grandma-relationships/dp/0385753845/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=how+to+babysit+a+grandma&qid=1620366333&s=books&sr=1-1

22. The Kissing Hand
by: Audrey Penn
​(Chester is so nervous about starting school; he's excited to learn, but he doesn't want to learn & play away from his mama racoon. So she gently takes his paw, kisses it in the middle, & explains that it's a magical kiss that will always stay with him, even after he's washed it. This helps Chester feel a little more confident & comforted that it will be like having a piece of mama with him at school.) 
www.amazon.com/Kissing-Hand/dp/1939100429/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+kissing+hand&qid=1620366420&s=books&sr=1-1
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23. You Made Me a Mother
by: Laurenne Sala & Robin Preiss Glasser (illustrator of Fancy Nancy) 
(The mom in this story tells her child all about being pregnant & then what it was like when her baby joined their lives. It's so sweet!) 
www.amazon.com/You-Made-Mother-Laurenne-Sala/dp/0062358863/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=you+made+me+a+mother&qid=1620322817&s=books&sr=1-1
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24. Me & My Mom
by: Alison Ritchie & Alison Edgson 
(Mama Bear is just the best! She can growl the loudest in the cave & make the longest daisy chain! But most importantly of all, she fiercely loves her little cub.) 
www.amazon.com/Me-My-Mom-Alison-Ritchie/dp/1589255755/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=me+%26+my+mom&qid=1620453350&sr=8-9

25. Why A Son Needs a Mom
by: Gregory Lang
(Another sweet book by the same author, but this time about how a boy needs his mama. And the cute bears & rhyming sentences make this a sweet one to add to the collection!) 
www.amazon.com/Why-Son-Needs-Gregory-Lang/dp/1728235847/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=mothers+day&qid=1620320549&s=books&sr=1-10
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26. Me & Mama
by: Cozbi A. Cabrera 
(The little girl in this story follows her mama around everywhere & loves spending time getting ready for the day & going out exploring on a rainy day. She even ends her day with sweet memories of the day, & always thinking of her mom.) 
www.amazon.com/Me-Mama-Cozbi-Cabrera/dp/1534454217/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=me+%26+mama&qid=1620272425&s=books&sr=1-1 
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27. The Berenstain Bears & the Mama Day Surprise
by: Stan & Jan Berenstain
(Those cute bears are determined to make Mama Bear's Mother Day so special; but how can they keep it a surprise?)
www.amazon.com/Berenstain-Bears-Mamas-Day-Surprise/dp/037581132X/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=mothers+day&qid=1620320637&s=books&sr=1-11 

28. The Runaway Bunny
by: Margaret Wise Brown
(A mama bunny swears she will chase her little bunny down, regardless of whether he's a boat at sea, or a tree--- she will always find him when he runs away & she will love him & bring him home.)

29. Mama, Will You Hold my Hand? 
by: Anna Pignataro 
(Sammy asks his mama if they can go everywhere together-- over the choppy waves, in slippery waves & to the brightest star. His mom reassures him that they will be together always, no matter what!) 
www.amazon.com/Mama-Will-You-Hold-Hand/dp/0545169860/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=me+%26+my+mama&qid=1620452978&sr=8-13 

30. The Happiest Mommy Ever
by: Alice Furniss
(While baking cookies one day, a little boy asks his mommy when she was the happiest ever? She tells him about all these big events in her life, from dancing in recitals, going to school, playing volleyball, going to college, meeting his daddy, etc. & finally when she gave birth to him. It's SO sweet!)
www.amazon.com/Happiest-Mommy-Ever-Alice-Furniss/dp/1606410563/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+happiest+mommy+ever&qid=1620960723&sr=8-1

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