ANIMAL HEROES: SUPERMOMS!
ANIMAL HEROES: SUPERMOMS by Heather Lang and Jamie Harper portrays the brilliance and resilience of animal mothers everywhere.
It features animals and the way they nurture their young. From strawberry poison frogs to devoted orangutans, these animal mommies provide protection, shelter, and love to their babies.
Did you know that red-knobbed hornbills seal the entrance of the nest with mud and poop to protect their eggs? Wow!
With quirky, witty, and bold illustrations by Jamie Harper, this book introduces children to different animals and teaches them how they nurture. It’s hilarious and even includes a glossary with a description of all the animals mentioned.
I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU’LL EVER KNOW
I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU’LL EVER KNOW by Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson, celebrate parenthood with a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
It recounts the many precious moments spent with your child. From their inquisitiveness to laughter and playtime, each moment is cherished as time goes by.
It’s extremely relatable and inclusive, so people everywhere can enjoy it.
The Illustrations by Joy Hwang Ruiz are bold and absolutely marvelous, making this book a must-have for Mother’s Day.
YOU ARE NEW
YOU ARE NEW by Lucy Knisley is super adorable.
It celebrates the many milestones of babies from newborn to toddler. From crying, creeping and walking to bath time and cozy cuddle time, everything is new and exciting.
Featuring diverse babies and bold colorful illustrations, parents will love how relatable this book is and new parents can look forward to exploring everything new with their child.
LET'S DO EVERYTHING AND NOTHING
LET’S DO EVERYTHING AND NOTHING by Julia Kuo is an absolutely amazing book that celebrates the bond a mother has with her daughter.
Whether they’re diving in a lake, watching the clouds, or climbing a mountain, they do it together because the journey is so much better.
This book is totally relatable and perfect for mom/daughter besties.
The bluish hues are absolutely mesmerizing and the mother/daughter dynamic is super adorable.
MAMA & MOMMY & ME IN THE MIDDLE
MAMA AND MOMMY AND ME IN THE MIDDLE by Nina LaCour features a two-mom family and their cute little daughter.
When one mom leaves on a business trip, her daughter enjoys all the fun activities with her other mama, all while missing her.
Through backyard movies, grocery shopping, and even video chatting and browsing pictures, she still misses the tight hugs from both mothers and can’t wait for her to return.
With bright, vibrant illustrations by Kaylani Juanita, this heartfelt ode to motherhood reassures little ones that, though far away, mommy is always near.
It’s celebrates diverse families and is perfect for dealing with separation anxiety.
I LOVE YOU, BABY BURRITO
In I LOVE YOU, BABY BURRITO by Angela Dominguez, a lovely family welcomes their new baby with sweet promises of love and security.
Written in both English and Spanish, this subtle celebration of new love will warm hearts of parents and a definite must-have for gifts and baby showers.
With vivid and vibrant green-ish hues, it’s also a perfect book when introducing siblings to a new additional to the family.
IN MY HEART
Are we the only ones obsessed with this book? Mackenzie Porter’s IN MY HEART is a heartfelt board book that celebrates working mamas and reassures little ones that they are always thinking of them even though they might be apart.
From browsing pictures on her child on her phone to eating the same meal, and from designing at work to reminiscing about the art they drew you, the bond between a mother and child is unbreakable.
Mamas will love this ode to motherhood because it’s relevant and relatable and can help both parent and child deal with separation anxiety. We love the bright, vibrant illustrations by Jenny Løvlie.
JUST LIKE A MAMA
JUST LIKE A MAMA by Alice Faye Duncan features a loving mother/daughter relationship between Mama Rose and an adorable girl named Carol. Carol lives with Mama Rose, but she isn’t her biological mother.
Mama Rose loves Carol and takes wonderful care of her. They play and laugh, and Mama Rose teaches her discipline and makes sure she eats her veggies. She also encourages her to be her best with positive affirmations.
Carol often thinks about her parents, but she’s reassured that she in excellent hands with Mama Rose.
Mama Rose gives her a happy home filled with love and support. JUST LIKE A MAMA celebrates love, motherhood, and family. I salute anyone who assumes the role of parent to a child or children. Whether you’re an aunt or uncle, sister or brother.
This book pays homage to the “Mama Roses” out there who genuinely dedicate their lives to enriching the children they care for.
With warm yellows, flamboyant fuchsias and luscious green illustrations by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow, JUST LIKE A MAMA is an ode to adopted mothers everywhere and is perfect for Mother’s Day.
BABY MOSES IN A BASKET
BABY MOSES IN A BASKET by Caryn Yacowitz tells the story of baby Moses and his journey along the Nile river where he’s discovered by Pharaoh’s daughter.
Along the way, the animals of the river guide the basket away from danger and kept him safe and dry.
From hippos to ibises, these nurturing mama understood how important the safety of the child is and are quick to help.
With bold, vibrant illustrations by Julie Downing, this celebration of motherhood is guaranteed to be a household favorite.
MAMA BABY
MAMA BABY by Chris Raschka is a beautiful book portraying the interaction between a mother and her baby.
From imitating peek-a-boos to the brief separation and the reassurance of a return, MAMA BABY is relatable to everyday interactions that both parent and child will love.
Coupled with beautiful, vibrant watercolors that will captivate the smallest child, it helps to reinforce the bond a mother has with her child. It also makes the perfect baby shower gift. AGE: 0-3. PUBLISHER: Candlewick Press.
NANA SAYS I WILL BE FAMOUS ONE DAY
She is with him through football matches and spring concerts and even at the school art show. She is his number one fan, and he is hers.
After taking a tumble, he visits her every day to help her with chores and making her peppermint tea.
This book is absolutely delightful, with wonderful, vibrant illustrations by Andrew Joyner. It’s hilarious and grandparents everywhere can relate to the awesomeness of grandparents.
TO THE MOON AND BACK FOR YOU
TO THE MOON AND BACK FOR YOU by Emilia Bechrakis Serhant is a celebration and portrayal of a mother’s bond with her child.
This intimate ode to motherhood is a timeless tale that is absolutely relatable and outlines the struggles that some women may have to undergo to become a mother. It’s a story of strength, hope, perseverance, and love that every mother can relate to.
Though the journey might be hard, it will be worth it. The EG Keller is no stranger to magnificent and vibrant pops of colorful illustrations, and this book did not disappoint.
WELCOME TO YOUR WORLD
WELCOME TO YOUR WORLD by Smriti Prasadam-Halls is an introduction to motherhood as she welcomes her new baby to the world.
It’s imaginative and awakens their senses as they magically explore nature and accept what the world has to offer.
Whether you’re a human or animal, this book gives off a nurturing essence with vibrant and colorful illustrations by Jaime Kim.
SOMEDAY
SOMEDAY by Alison McGhee is such a beautiful book and absolutely perfect for mothers. It’s features a mother’s intimate journey with her baby from newborn to adulthood.
Every woman agrees that her life changes at soon as she becomes a mother because loving a child is a unique love. It’s love beyond measure. Your mama-bear instinct heightens and there isn’t anything you wouldn’t do for your children.
I love this book. It’s a tearjerker, yet makes me so happy because it’s hopeful and I’ll recommend to any parent.You want to cherish every single moment with your children, yet you still want them to go explore the world. Though letting them have the freedom to do that may be hard, IT IS NECESSARY. The illustrations by my favorite Peter H. Reynolds are amazing and totally relatable.
ON THE NIGHT YOU WERE BORN
The illustrations are warm and calming and is makes a perfect bedtime book.
MAMA'S BELLY
MAMA’S BELLY by Kate Hosford is such a wonderful story. It’s features a pregnant mother and her toddler daughter who just can’t wait for her little sister to be born.
THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU WILL BE
Every parent wonders what their children will become as they grow up. Will they be good, will they play songs and tell stories? Will they learn and exploring unique places and things?
IF I COULD KEEP YOU LITTLE
THROUGH YOUR EYES
THROUGH YOUR EYES by Ainsley Earhardt is truly a beautiful book and is perfect for Mother’s Day.
With all that’s going on in the world today, it’s great to take a moment to view the world through the eyes of a child. Children see beauty and wonder everywhere, and that’s the gift Ainsley received through her daughter’s eyes while writing this book. The book celebrates beauty, life and love.
Through your eyes portrays a sense of innocence and purity, and Ji-Hyuk Kim’s illustrations are the best. It’s bright and vibrant and full of life and color. I just want to hang the pages on my wall.
YOU MADE ME A MOTHER
EVERYTHING YOU
EVERYTHING YOU by Elizabeth McPike is such a delightful book. It’s perfect for lap-reading with your little one as it celebrates the joys of Parenthood even before a child is born. You are everything beautiful, hopeful, cuddly, playful and growing are some heartwarming words a parent conveys to a child, and that’s what this book is about.
I WISH YOU MORE
I WISH YOU MORE by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is full of beautiful wishes, but not the wishes you think.Some wishes are for ups and not downs, more gives than takes and more we than me.
LITTLE AND HOW THEY GROW
Children grow up wayyyy too fast. Before you know it, they’re crawling, creeping, walking and then off to college, lol.
Kelly DiPucchio’s LITTLE, And How They Grow, is a sweet picture book celebrating the stages from newborn to school aged. It’s the perfect book for new moms and mom-to-be or for you to read and reminisce with your little/big ones.
The illustrations by A.G Ford are bright and vibrant, so it’s perfect for children and it can definitely jerk a tear out of parents.
COCO & OLIVE
We love mother-daughter authors, so Michelle Madrid-Branch’s COCO & OLIVE the Color of Love is a book we loved from the moment we started reading it.
It features mommy-adopted daughter dogs asking and answering one of the most important questions a child may ask… WHAT IS THE COLOR OF LOVE?
Answering brilliantly, the mommy dog recalls the memorable moments that led to them being a family and all the colors that inspired their special bond.
Coupled with wonderful illustrations like velvety violets and rose pinks by Erin Darling, this book is perfect for every family.
It is full of imagination and extremely interactive and it’s a great way to teach children about love, inclusivity and diversity within families.
Apart from the cute, little hearts on each page, there were so many little things we loved about this book. The transitions between the pages tell a story that every family can relate to, especially adopted parents.
Love and Family have no specific color or shape. Love is you and love is me and that is one of the most important lessons you can teach a child. AGE:4-8
