Mother’s Day is coming up! Here’s a list of picture books that celebrate the moms that work hard everyday.
To the moon and back for you /Emilia Bechrakis Serhant
In this picture book, families of different shapes, colors, and sizes must cross deserts, navigate rough seasons, and climb mountains–all to find their miracle babies. Emilia’s story reminds us that, despite the challenges and complications often thrown our way, hope will always prevail. To the Moon and Back for You combines a timeless feel with a timely subject, and is poised to become a modern classic for years to come.
T. Rex and the Mother’s Day hug /Lois G. Grambling
Eager to do something special for Mother’s Day, T. Rex decides to surprise his mother by decorating her car.
Mother’s Day surprise / Stephen Krensky
After watching the other animals make Mother’s Day gifts, Violet the snake tries hard to think of something nice that she can make for her mother.
Mommy’s hands / Kathryn Lasky & Jane Kamine
Young children describe the various things their hands and their mothers’ hands do when they are together throughout the different seasons of the year.
I [heart] Mom with the very hungry caterpillar / Eric Carle
Some moms / Nick Bland
Explores how mothers can have different personalities and qualities, including fearlessness, gracefulness, and toughness.
M.O.M. (Mom Operating Manual) / Doreen Cronin
A guide to the care and maintenance of mothers, who are, according to the manual, the most advanced human models on the planet.
Superhero mom / Timothy Knapman
Celebrates all the incredible things moms can do in the eyes of their children, including fixing bumps with a kiss, running so fast it feels like flying, and finding lost teddy bears.
