Mother’s Day is here, and it’s time to celebrate that amazing person called mom. Each day, moms wake up and give their families everything they have. They do everything they can to make sure everyone is loved, cared for, and protected. Thank goodness there is a day dedicated to celebrating moms!
Children often wonder how to express their love for their moms on Mother’s Day. They worry that they aren’t going to do enough for the woman who gave them everything. Picture books are a great way for kids to show their mom they care. Mother’s Day books full of beautiful illustrations are the perfect gift to show mom just how much she means to you.
This list of the best Mother’s Day books is a great way to say “Happy Mother’s Day!” to your wonderful mom. Whether she is a new mom or entering into the grandmother stage of life, she deserves to be celebrated on this special day. These books are funny, sweet, and heartwarming, they make the perfect Mother’s Day gift.
Why Read Mother’s Day Books with Your Child?
- Reading with your child is a great way to bond.
- Reading encourages conversation.
- Reading teaches gratitude.
- Reading helps teach young children the meaning of Mother’s Day.
- Books can share real life and imaginary stories about moms.
Top Mother’s Day Picture Books for Children
This book list features new books, bestsellers, and heartwarming classics. Each one will make a beautiful keepsake for your mom.
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As You Grew
by Dana Moneymaker
A heartwarming and tear-provoking story about a mother watching her son grow up. She stores away pieces of his clothing that she can’t bear to part with as he grows out of them, and soon her box is full, but so is her heart. Watching her son grow up and out of the clothes she cherished so much was hard, but as he grew, her unconditional love grew right along with him.
What I Learned from Watching My Mom
by Kelly Seigenfuse
This adorable book is all about things we learn from our moms. From kindness to respect, everything we need to know about life can be learned from watching our greatest role model, mom! This is a great book, and it made me tear up when I was reading it because it not only reminded me of my own mother, but it also helped me recognize the significance of my role as a mom now.
Your Shadow and Mine
by Kathleen Harding
This is a lovely story about a woman who watches her shadow change throughout her life. It begins with her shadow standing alone, then waiting with her husband to get pregnant, and finally growing as she becomes a mother. By the end, we see her standing with her adult daughter. Using shadows to show the importance of her little girl—and the passage of time—is a beautiful and tender touch.
Mama’s Heart
by Allyssa Meyerhofer
This is a special book because it focuses on a mother’s journey with a child who has special needs. It is honest about the struggles of a mother in this position, but it also gives hope. It shows that a mother can prevail and become stronger than when she started her journey. Each page of the book is a little letter to the mama, reassuring her and encouraging her to keep going.
Dear Girl, Be Free
by Jamie Scheumann
This is a story written to a daughter. It reminds her that even though the world may tell her to be quiet and delicate, she must follow her heart and be who she truly is. It tells her to be free and wild and follow her dreams. The story reassures girls that they don’t need to fit the mold of a “perfect girl” to be loved and make an impact on the world. Each page is illustrated in gorgeous detail.
The Remarkable Things You Learned Today
by Taylor Burns
This sweet story is about a mother asking her daughter about what she learned at school that day. The illustrations show the two going through their evening routine together as the mother asks her about her day. It ends with her daughter going to sleep with the reassurance that she will make a difference in the world someday.
Love You Forever
by Robert Munsch
This sweet book is a classic tear-jerker about a mother’s love for her son. It shows the mother rocking her son and singing to him the same song throughout his lifetime. Then, at the end of the story, the mother is too old and sick to sing to her son, and so he finishes the song for her and returns home to sing it to his own baby girl.
Mama, Do You Love Me?
by Barbara M. Joosse
A daughter asks her mother how much she loves her. The daughter gives her different scenarios of things she could do and asks if her mother would still love her if she did them. Her mother always replies that of course, she would still love her, even if she was sad or angry about the things she did. This story demonstrates a mother’s unconditional love for her child.
I Love You, Mommy
by Jillian Harker
Read about a mama bear and her cub as they go through their day. The cub keeps getting into trouble because he doesn’t listen to his mother when she tries to warn him of danger or tell him the right way to do things. The cub is thankful that mama Bear is there with him and tells her he loves her each time she helps him.
What Mommies Do Best
by Laura Numeroff
A short, simple story about all the things mommies do best. It shows young readers all the things moms do on a daily basis, like washing the dog, making a birthday cake, and taking care of the garden. Little kids enjoy that the story is told through animals rather than people.
My Mom Has X-ray Vision
by Angela McAllister
This funny story shares a young boy’s perspective of his mother’s ability to know what he’s doing, even when she can’t see him. He is convinced she has X-ray vision until his friend tells him otherwise. Since she doesn’t have X-ray vision, he knows she must have eyes on the back of her head because she still knows what he’s doing.
The Night Before Mother’s Day
by Natasha Wing
A fun twist on the classic Christmas poem. Read about all the things the kids do to prepare to celebrate their mom on Mother’s Day.
The Kissing Hand
by Audrey Penn
This classic, bestselling book is a special story about the deep love a mother has for her child. A story about a young raccoon who must leave his mother to go to school. She tells him about the kissing hand, and he carries her love with him wherever he goes. This is the perfect book to read with kids who are starting school soon.
You Made Me a Mother
by Laurenne Sala
This may be the ultimate Mother’s Day story in its celebration of the beauty of motherhood. A mother’s special bond with her child never ends, and it begins when that little life starts growing inside her. This sweet story tells of the unconditional love a mother has for her child.
Me & Mama
by Cozbi A. Cabrera
This sweet story highlights the everyday moments a mom and daughter share—simple things like drinking coffee together or putting on boots. It beautifully captures how a child sees her mom as wonderful and how much she simply wants to be with her, doing everything side by side.
Thank You, God, for Mommy
by Amy Parker
A sweet rhyming book that praises God for mothers and all the wonderful things they do for their children. It shows Mama Bear taking care of her cub and helping it get out of messes with patience and kindness.
A Thousand Years
by singer-songwriter Christina Perri, illustrated by Joy Hwang Ruiz
This author and illustrator teamed up to turn Christina Perri’s hit song A Thousand Years into a heart-touching tune about a mother’s love for her child. A young girl and her mother venture into the world, and even though the mom worries something might happen to her daughter, she also knows that her love will go with her wherever she goes.
The Runaway Bunny
by Margaret Wise Brown
This classic story was an instant bestseller upon its release in 1942. Anywhere the baby bunny can run to, Mama will always find him. No matter how far he goes, she has an unconditional love for him and will always go after him and bring him home to safety.
If I Could Keep You Little
by Marianne Richmond
A lovely story about a mother wanting to keep her child little, while also realizing that there are great things to come. If she keeps her baby little forever, she misses out on all the great things they will do as they get older. All those special moments as a child grows up are worth all we pour into them when they are small.
Mommy Snuggles
by Anne Gutman
This board books all about the different ways animals snuggle their babies. Our littlest readers, babies and toddlers, will love this book because they get to learn about how mamas and babies cuddle in the wild. Amazing moms are all over the world, even in the animal kingdom.
Creative Ideas to Pair with Your Reading Time
Giving mom the gift of a beautiful book that represents how you feel about her is a great way to show your appreciation this Mother’s Day. Here are more ideas for how to make the day even better for mom:
- Read the story aloud to her
- Bring her a favorite snack or drink to pair with the story
- Make her a card and tuck it in the front of the book
- Bake a special treat together after reading
Tips for Choosing the Right Book
There are lots of great options for Mother’s Day books. When deciding which one to pick, look for:
- Reading level and age-appropriate words and concepts
- Books with engaging illustrations
- Books that share your family values
Final Thoughts
As you spend this Mother’s Day celebrating the wonderful moms in your life, take time to slow down and spend quality time together. Read a sweet story that tells her exactly how you feel. Enjoy a nice meal and great conversation. Most importantly, tell her you love her (that is the best gift of all).
Let’s celebrate the joy of motherhood through great children’s books this year.
Share your favorite book in the comments.
Happy Mother’s Day!
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