Staff Picks
Happy Mother's Day!
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Celebrate Mother's Day with these phe-mom-enal picture books!
My Mama is a Work of Art
Published in 2024
A young boy admires his mother's body art and each part of her life her tattoos show.
To the Moon and Back for You
Published in 2020
"This heartfelt celebration of motherhood is for every mother who thought her dream would never come true. It is for every child, who deserves to know how much they are loved. And it is for evey family who is looking for hope"--Jacket.
The Runaway Bunny
Published in 2005
A little rabbit who wants to run away tells his mother how he will escape, but she is always right behind him.
Me & Mama
Published in 2020
Mama's love is brighter than the sun, even on the rainiest of days. This celebration of a mother-daughter relationship is perfect for sharing with little ones! On a rainy day when the house smells like cinnamon and Papa and Luca are still asleep, when the clouds are wearing shadows and the wind paints the window with beads of water, I want to be everywhere Mama is. With lyrical prose and a tender touch, the Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honor Book Mama and Me is an ode to the strength of the bond between a mother and a daughter as they spend a rainy day together.--Publisher.
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I [Heart] Mom with the Very Hungry Caterpillar
Published in 2017
The very hungry caterpillar shows its love for Mom.
Mothers Are Like That
Published in 2000
A simple description of animal and human mothers caring for their young.
Mama Car
Published in 2025
I have a tricycle. Daddy has a big car. And Mama has a Mama Car. Mama's wheelchair can take you on adventures, big and small. Even going to the kitchen for breakfast might become an exciting expedition. But the very best part about the Mama Car is ... it has Mama! And she's always there when you need her. This sweet story from writer and wheelchair user Lucy Catchpole and illustrator Karen George portrays a mother's wheelchair as a wonderfully normal part of family life.
Catch!
Published in 2025
Kiona and Mom play catch with various objects, each with a unique feel and challenge. Though things keep slipping from Kiona's grasp, she never gives up--until Mom offers her something she can catch and hold onto forever: love.
Llama Llama Home with Mama
Published in 2011
Llama Llama's mother takes good care of him when he has to stay home from school because he is sick, but when Mama Llama begins to feel sick, too, Llama Llama knows how to take care of her.
Llama Llama Misses Mama
Published in 2009
Strange new teacher. Strange new toys. Lots of kids and lots of noise! What would Llama like to do? Llama Llama feels so new ... It's Llama Llama's first day of preschool! And Llama Llama's mama makes sure he's ready. They meet the teachers. See the other children. Look at all the books and games. But then it's time for Mama to leave. And suddenly Llama Llama isn't so excited anymore. Will Mama Llama come back? Of course she will. But before she does, the other children show Llama Llama how much fun school can be!
Knit Together
Published in 2015
A little girl who loves to draw but cannot knit, and her mother who loves to knit but cannot draw, collaborate on a special project neither of them could have done alone.
Just Like a Mama
Published in 2020
Carol Olivia Clementine lives with Mama Rose. Mama Rose is tender and sweet. She is also as stern and demanding as any good parent should be. Though Carol Olivia misses her mother and father, Mama Rose becomes her "home." And Carol Olivia concludes that she loves her "just like a mama.
For You, I Will
Published in 2024
"Inspired by a segment originally aired on The Undefeated, ESPN Sports Center Anchor Elle Duncan shares a moving letter written for her daughter that will resonate with moms and daughters everywhere"-- Provided by publisher.
Can't Stop Kissing That Baby
Published in 2025
"All the new mommas just can't stop kissing their new babies, and who can blame them?" -- Provided by publisher.
Mama's Sleeping Scarf
Published in 2023
Chino loves the scarf her mother ties around her hair at night, and takes it on endless adventures during the day as a reminder of the ones she loves.
Mamiachi & Me
Published in 2025
On the day of her performance with her mother's mariachi band, Rosa battles stage fright but finds solace and confidence with the support of her Mamiachi and madrinas. Includes the history of the mariachi tradition, the rise of all-female mariachi groups, and a detailed look at a mariachi's signature suit.
Mommy Time
Published in 2023
Following a day in the life of two rambunctious children and their mom, this warm, revealing picture book builds a bridge of empathy between parent and child and celebrates the value of "Mommy Time."
Like the Moon Loves the Sky
Published in 2020
Illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran celebrate a mother's love and hopes for her child.
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Published in 2022
When her mother goes on a business trip, a little girl, who loves to sit between Mama and Mommy at the table, misses her a lot and feels empty until Mommy finally comes home, filling the void with love.
A Big Mooncake for Little Star
Published in 2018
Reimagines the cycles of the moon as a mother bakes a Big Moon Cookie and, despite Mama's request to wait, Little Star begins nibbling at it every night.
Wash Day with Mama
Published in 2025
"A girl tells us about how she spends Sundays with her mother, while her mom washes her hair and gives her advice on life"-- Provided by publisher.
Saturday
Published in 2019
Today will be special. Today will be splendid. Today is Saturday! This is the day Ava and her mother cherish. Saturday means: storytime, salon time, picnic time, and this week ... The Best Puppet Show Ever! But what happens when life doesn't exactly deliver on its promise? Join a mother and daughter on an up-and-down journey that reminds them of what's best about Saturdays: precious time together. -- From dust jacket.
Dreamers
Published in 2018
"An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story"--Provided by publisher.
Heather Has Two Mommies
Published in 2015
"Heather's favorite number is two. She has two arms, two legs, and two pets. And she also has two mommies. When Heather goes to school for the first time, someone asks her about her daddy, but Heather doesn't have a daddy. Then something interesting happens. When Heather and her classmates all draw pictures of their families, not one drawing is the same. It doesn't matter who makes up a family, the teacher says, because "the most important thing about a family is that all the people in it love one another""--Provided by publisher.
Outside Mom, Inside Mom
Published in 2025
A young Korean boy discovers his mother comes across as reserved and quiet in public, but in the comfort of their home she is warm and outgoing.
Shaped by Love
An Ode to Mom Bods
Published in 2025
Before babies enter the world and arrive in their parents arms, they are held inside their mothers. Mother and child grow strong as one, nourished by love. Moms imagine the little ones they carry inside, dream of them, wait and long for them, and when those babies arrive, a mother s body eases their hunger, heals their hurt, and holds and soothes them when they are sad. As the years pass and mother and child grow and change, their bodies change with them altered by time and tenderness, courage and joy. Lyrical text and warm, energetic illustrations track the evolution of a timeless bond in the lives of diverse families. Destined to be a go-to gift for new or soon-to-be parents, this portrait of the physical and emotional journey through giving birth, parenthood, and aging is a love letter to families of all kinds.
Mama's Panza
Published in 2024
A young boy shares his love for his mother's panza (belly), which is capable of remarkable things, including a place to hide and rest, and she loves it as an important part of herself.
Mama Baby
Published in 2020
"Mama and Baby clap and play hide-and-seek and pat-a-cake. Mama and Baby ... Mama? Where did Mama go? In a series of spreads, simple, bold illustrations show a mother on one side and a baby on the other, interacting in universally familiar ways -- until Mama dips out briefly, then returns to her crying child to offer comfort again. With his usual flair, the redoubtable Chris Raschka offers a reassuring moment that will resonate with mamas and babies everywhere."-- Provided by publisher
In My Anaana's Amautik
Published in 2020
Stella Brings the Family
Published in 2015
Stella brings her two fathers to school to celebrate Mother's Day.
Dinosaur Vs. Mommy
Published in 2015
Dinosaur spends a day "helping" his mother, from the time he roars to awaken her until their final contest at bedtime.
Beautiful You, Beautiful Me
Published in 2022
"A simple story exploring the feelings of a mixed heritage child who begins to notice the physical differences between her mother's features and her own. One day, Izzy notices that her skin looks different from her mama's. "Mama," exclaims Izzy. "We don't match! You're sand, and I'm chocolate." Then Izzy realizes that her hair has big swirls and curls that jump out from her braids, while her mama's hair is smooth and straight with a braid that hangs right down the middle of her back. At first, Izzy is sad that she looks so different from her mama. She only sees the beauty in her mother's features, and not in her own. But using a gentle refrain, her mama lovingly tells her You're part of me, and I'm part of you. I'm beautiful like me, and you're beautiful like you. And with time and encouragement, Izzy comes to realize that beauty and belonging come in all shapes and sizes."-- Provided by publisher.
I Sang You Down from the Stars
Published in 2021
A Native American woman describes how she loved her child before it was born and, throughout her pregnancy, gathered a bundle of gifts to welcome the newborn.
A Gift for Amma
Market Day in India
Published in 2020
A young girl explores the vibrant rainbow of items for sale in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her mother. Includes facts about the items mentioned and markets around the world, as well as photographs taken by the author in her hometown of Chennai, India.
Midnight Motorbike
Published in 2025
A mother lulls her little girl to sleep with a motorbike ride through Southern India.
I Would Love You Still
Published in 2024
"A trip to the zoo inspires a mother to list all the ways they love her child"-- Provided by publisher.
Mommy's Khimar
Published in 2018
"A young Muslim girl puts on a head scarf and not only feels closer to her mother, she also imagines herself as a queen, the sun, a superhero, and more."-- (Source of summary not specified)
Teddy's Favorite Toy
Published in 2018
"Teddy's favorite toy has the best manners, and the sickest fighting skills, and the ability to pull off a number of fierce looks. But when his toy goes missing, it turns out there's another woman around who's pretty fierce--it's Teddy's mom, and she will stop at nothing to reunite Teddy with his favorite toy"-- Provided by publisher.
Mama's Home
Published in 2022
"Home can be a blue house with white trim you share with your mama. But it can be bigger than that, with lots of Big Mamas to take care of you when your mom works--different houses for every day of the week. Mondays mean Nurse Louella and bike riding. Tuesdays mean eating fufu with your fingers with Miss Zikora. And Wednesdays ... well, no matter where you are, as long as you are with your Big Mamas, you are home."-- Provided by publisher