Mother’s Day is almost here which makes it the perfect time to celebrate the amazing mom’s in your life with these fantastic Mother’s Day picture books!
While I think it’s important we celebrate our Mom’s and Mother figures every day, I love that we get a day to focus on them. Picture books give us a great opportunity to bond together and create meaningful memories.
Whether you’re looking for books that celebrate Mom’s or showcase a Mother’s love, you’ll find the perfect book on this list. Grab one of these books and read with your little one or add one to a gift for a brand new mother.
With board books and picture books to choose from, your TBR got a bit bigger and your library holds list got a lot longer!
No matter how you celebrate, you’ll absolutely love these Mother’s Day picture books for kids!
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Mother’s Day Board Books
Can You See My Mommy? by Becky Davies
Children can turn the peek-through pages to help the little critters find their mommies — a perfect bedtime read-along!
Little critters such as a butterfly, snail, and ladybug tell readers what they love about their mommies. As children turn the peek-through pages, they’ll help each baby find their mommy! Filled with gorgeous artwork that camouflages the moms, the pages are die-cut so that the found mom is a raised piece that kids can touch. When the page is turned, the piece fits into a scooped cutout on the opposite page. With sweet, rhyming text that details what the babies love about their mommies, this is an ideal read-aloud for Mother’s Day, as well as a great gift for baby showers and first birthdays.
Everything is Mama by Jimmy Fallon, illustrated Miguel Ordóñez
The follow-up to NBC’s The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon’s #1 New York Times–bestseller Your Baby’s First Word Will Be Dada.
Everything is …
MAMA!
Jimmy Fallon, one of the most popular entertainers in the world, 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.
I’ve Loved You Since Forever by Hoda Kotb, illustrated by Suzie Mason
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 New York Times bestselling author and Today show co-host 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 and
there was me,
waiting for the day our
stars would meet …
Leo Loves Mommy by Anna McQuinn, illustrated by Ruth Hearson
Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Baby Time, is back in a new adventure with Mommy!
Perfect for Mother’s Day or every day, this sweet companion to Leo Loves Daddy and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight. Leo and Mommy love to build forts, do yoga, and make splashy art together. At the end of the day, Mommy’s hugs are the comfiest.
Mighty Moms by Joan Holub, illustrated by Joyce Wan
Celebrate the special and powerful love of MOMS, in this companion board book to the New York Times bestselling Mighty Dads!
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!
Each colorful, energetic page reveals a new type of truck and a new way that moms show their love for their kids. Rhythmic, rhyming text and sturdy board book pages make this a perfect read-aloud for any time of day.
Bestselling illustrator Joyce Wan (You Are My Cupcake , You Are My Magical Unicorn) lends her super-sweet and universally appealing style to this ode to moms everywhere!
Perfect for any time of year … but especially for Mother’s Day!
Every day is Mother’s Day as the inimitable Baby sings Mommy’s praises in a board book full of humor and heart.
Now we dance. Wiggle, wiggle.
I can make my mommy giggle!
Mommy gives hugs and kisses and says Baby’s belly is delicious. She makes spaghetti that’s yummy and cleans Baby’s face and tummy. Then it’s off to the park to play hide-and-seek … where’s Mommy? Simple (and silly) pleasures abound in this Baby’s-eye celebration of a beloved mommy.
My Mom is a Superhero by Rachel Chlebowski, illustrated by Red Central
Celebrate superhero moms this Mother’s Day with this extra cute version of Wonder Woman(TM) in this sturdy board book!
What makes your mom a superhero? My mom does so much for me with care; like a Wonder Woman, she’s always there!
Wonder Woman has never been more adorable in this sturdy board book that’s the perfect way for babies and toddlers to celebrate Mother’s Day. Perfect for DC fans of all ages, from the youngest readers to parental figures of all kinds, this board book features fun and sweet art of the DC Super Heroes.
Super Mom by Cindy Jin, illustrated by Jenin Mohammed
Super Mom is off to the rescue in this fun board book that includes a 3D die-cut on the cover with shiny foil!
My mom is extra ordinary
just like me and you,
but she’s got a super-secret
and special powers, too!
Celebrate super moms everywhere with this exciting board book that highlights all the ways in which moms are real-life everyday superheroes who always make sure the world keeps turning! Featuring a bold, graphic art style that uses fun comic panels throughout, this imaginative novelty book celebrates just how awesome moms are.
Mother’s Day Picture Books
All Moms by Sarah Kate Ellis and Kristen Ellis-Henderson, illustrated by Max Rambaldi
Moms are amazing! The care, support, and love they give make us stronger, smarter, kinder, and happier. Every mom is unique and special, so celebrate them with this beautiful picture book written by the married team of Sarah Kate Ellis, the president and CEO of GLAAD, and musician Kristen Ellis-Henderson.
All Moms is a love letter to mommies. Moms make us laugh. Moms read us stories. Moms snuggle us when we’re sad, and help us grow. Some moms are silly, some are sporty or crafty, but all moms are incredible. Moms can do anything!
Created in partnership with GLAAD, this inclusive picture book features and celebrates all different types of mommies and the amazing things they do.
Always with You, Always with Me by Kelly Rowland and Jessica McKay, illustrated by Fanny Liem
A loving ode to modern motherhood by Kelly Rowland and Jessica McKay.
Grammy Award–winning artist Kelly Rowland and educator Jessica McKay have crafted a lyrical celebration of working moms everywhere and a soothing story for their children. As a mother gets ready to go to work, first she works on building the world for her child. Because it can sometimes be hard to be separated during the day, Mom collects some simple words that she and her child can repeat whenever they are missing each other or feeling overwhelmed:
Always with you,
always with me,
mommy and child,
together we’ll be.
For any child who needs a little reassurance or just to share a sweet gesture of affection, Always with You, Always with Me is a loving tribute to families that honors the work a mother does both inside and outside of the home.
I Love You Like Yellow by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by Vashti Harrison
From New York Times bestselling author Andrea Beaty and New York Times bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison, a sweet and playful bedtime book that reminds young readers just how loved they are.
I love you like yellow.
I love you like green.
Like flowery orchid
and sweet tangerine …
Love comes in many forms. It can feel tart as lemonade, or sweet as sugar cookies. Slow as a lazy morning, or fast as a relay race. Love is there through it all: the large and small moments, the good times and bad. And at the end of the day, love settles us down to bed with a hug and kiss goodnight.
With charming, rhyming text from bestselling author Andrea Beaty and lush, heartwarming illustrations by bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison, I Love You Like Yellow celebrates the unconditional love that pulses through life’s profound and everyday moments—and the people who make them so special.
Like Mother, Like Daughter by Natasha Yim, illustrated by Steph Lew
Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s film Turning Red, this beautiful and charming hardcover jacketed picture book is perfect for mothers, daughters, and fans alike!
Ming and Meilin are the perfect mother and daughter. They work as a team, and each always seems to know what the other is thinking. But one day, something shocking happens: Mei poofs into a red panda!
Now this once perfect pair has a huge panda problem!
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle by Nina LaCour, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita
A little girl stays home with Mama when Mommy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent.
For one little girl, there’s no place she’d rather be than sitting between Mama and Mommy. So when Mommy goes away on a work trip, it’s tricky to find a good place at the table. As the days go by, Mama brings her to the library, they watch movies, and all of them talk on the phone, but she still misses Mommy as deep as the ocean and as high as an astronaut up in the stars. As they pass by a beautiful garden, the girl gets an idea…but when Mommy finally comes home, it takes a minute to shake off the empty feeling she felt all week before leaning in for a kiss. Michael L. Printz Award winner Nina LaCour thoughtfully renders a familiar, touching story of a child who misses a parent, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita, whose distinctive style brings charm and playfulness to this delightful family of three.
Mommies Make Rainbows by Becky Davies, illustrated by Dan Taylor
Mommies can do anything—they can fly dragon kites, make rainbow cakes, build blanket forts, and fix broken toys, and they’re always there to love their children!
This joyful offering celebrates how amazing moms are! They do all kinds of wonderful things, from flying kites on the beach, baking rainbow cakes, and splashing in puddles in the rain to exploring new places, making paper airplanes, fixing toys and boo-boos, and constructing blanket forts. Moms can fix anything and make worries go away. Moms encourage their children to be whatever they want to be. But most of all, they support their little ones and love them unconditionally.
My Moms Love Me by Anna Membrino, illustrated by Joy Hwang Ruiz
Cuddle up and celebrate love in this padded board book that shines a spotlight on LGBTQ+ moms!
“A hug from Mommy, warm and tight.
A squeeze from Mama feels just right.
This is how my mommies say,
‘We love you, baby, night and day!”’
Two mommies share a perfect day with their little one in this joyful padded board book! From visiting animals on a farm and sharing a car ride sing-along, to a sudsy bath-time and bedtime snuggles galore, love and warmth beam out of every page of this book. Rhyming, rhythmic text from author Anna Membrino is the perfect storytime read-aloud, paired alongside luminous, glowing illustrations from artist Joy Hwang Ruiz. A soft padded cover with rounded corners makes this a friendly, gentle match for babies and toddlers. With the lyrical sweetness of favorites like I Love You Through and Through and Guess How Much I Love You, this padded board book is the perfect way to celebrate love for LGBTQ+ families!
Strong Mama by Robin Arzon, illustrated by Addy Rivera Sonda
Mama and baby make one incredible team in this new picture book from New York Times bestselling author and Peloton instructor extraordinaire Robin Arzón.
Before I met you, I dreamed of you. This is the story of how we first met.
Ultramarathons. Bike sprints. Squats and deadlifts. Naps. Kitchen dance parties! All of it is in preparation for meeting Pequeno, the “Little One” growing in this strong mama’s belly. From first heartbeats and fluttery kicks to grinning grandparents and that first loud cry — pregnancy might just be the biggest workout yet! But there’s nothing this mom and new baby can’t tackle together as a team.
New York Times bestselling author and Peloton Head Instructor Robin Arzón takes readers on sweat-packed journey through motherhood in this affirming and heartwarming celebration of mothers and parents everywhere.
That’s Me Loving You by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Teagan White
From the author of the New York Times bestseller I Wish You More comes a book that promises continuous love and makes the perfect gift for fans of Emily Winfield Martin’s The Wonderful Things You Will Be and those looking for something new to add to their shelves next to the classic The Runaway Bunny.
Wherever you are,
Wherever you go,
Always remember
And always know …
That feeling you always have in your heart?
That’s me loving you.
Amy Krouse Rosenthal captures parents’ desire to be ever-present in this simple and touching poem offering reassurance of their love. Signs of affection can be found in the natural world around us—from a soft breeze to a shimmering star.
The Night Before Mother’s Day by Natasha Wing, illustrated by Amy Wummer
It’s Mother’s Day! Celebrate moms everywhere with spa treatments, tasty treats, and more in this installment of Natasha Wing’s best-selling series.
It’s the night before Mother’s Day, and Dad and the kids are determined to show Mom just how much they love her. They whip up a cake from scratch, and offer a special coupon for a day at the spa, right in their own kitchen! Kids and moms will love reading this sweet story aloud together for a fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Wherever You’ll Be by Ariella Prince Guttman, illustrated by Genevieve Godbout
The important and timely reminder that no matter how far apart we are, shared love means we are always together.
Wherever You’ll Be follows a mother and child throughout their day while they are apart. Whether at work or at school, all through the day they find comfort in thinking of each other. Wherever You’ll Be celebrates the connection between parent and child and lovingly shows readers that love transcends location.
Why a Son Needs a Mom by Gregory E Lang, illustrated by Gail Yerrill
Based on Gregory Lang’s New York Times bestselling original series! The perfect Mother’s Day gift, birthday present for mom, or sweet keepsake to show why Mom is so special!
A touching picture book showcasing all the ways a mother will help her son grow, this is the gift for every mom and little boy to celebrate their special bond. Featuring charming animal illustrations and heartwarming rhymes about the loving moments mothers and sons share, Why a Son Needs a Mom is the perfect story to connect mother and son together.
From the moment that I saw your beautiful face,
Held you close to my heart in a mother’s embrace,
I promised to help you grow with strength and grace.
My dear one, my sweet son, my boy.
For new moms, mothers-to-be, or for that perfect mother-son moment, this sweet storybook celebrates how a mother helps her little boy grow with strength and love.
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