Moms & Caregivers
Picture Books That Celebrate Mothers and Caregivers.
Everything is Mama
Fallon, Jimmy, author.
2019
"A lot of babies' first words were Dada. However, everything after that was Mama. Readers take a look from a 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."--Publisher's description.
For you, I will
Duncan, Elle, author.
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.
Love makes a family
Beer, Sophie, author, illustrator
2018
Whether you have one parent, two moms, two dads, a mom and a dad, or another wonderful caregiver, there's one thing that makes a family a family ... and that's love.
Mama and Mommy and me in the middle
LaCour, Nina, author
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.
Mama in the moon
Cronin, Doreen, author.
2024
A baby sloth experiences a nighttime tumble and as mama sloth slowly makes her way down the tree, she helps him self-soothe by using his senses.
Mamá's panza
Quintero, Isabel, author.
2024
A body-positive picture book about a young boy's love for his mother and his mother's belly.
Mommies make rainbows
Davies, Becky, author.
2022
"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." -- Amazon.com.
Mommy time
James-Duncan, Monique, author.
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."
My mum is the best
2022
Bluey and Bingo praise all of Chilli's mum skills, including how she teaches them that the world is a magical place.
Snuggle Puppy : a little love song
Boynton, Sandra, author
2003
Snuggle Puppy's parent expresses love for his fuzzy little one through a kind of song that includes kisses.
To the moon and back for you
Bechrakis Serhant, Emilia, 1985- author
2020
In this picture book, illustrated by the #1 New York Times bestselling artist of A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, 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.