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With Mother's Day right around the corner, you must find the perfect book to read with your kids on your or the special mother in your life's day! These picture books and board books are perfect for kids ages 4-8 on Mother's Day! 
Abuelita's Song
Illustrated by Mariyah Rahman

From Pura Belpré Honor author Gloria Amescua comes a sweet picture book integrating Spanish words and celebrating the family and music that connects us all.

Outside Mom, Inside Mom
Illustrated by Lenny Wen

A moving, lyrical picture book ode to codeswitching about a young Korean American child who must reconcile the outgoing, confident mother they see at home with the mother who is shy and reticent outside the house.

Can't Stop Kissing That Baby
Illustrated by Fiona Lee

New babies get lots of kisses from their mommas in this warm and bouncy picture book that perfectly captures baby love.

What's Mine Is Yours
Illustrated by Sally Walker

This lovely board book celebrates the joy of a new baby, motherhood, and the unconditional love that mother and child share.

Chicka Chicka I Love Mom

In this companion to the beloved and bestselling classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, rollicking rhyme revels in everything that makes moms great in this gifty paper over board book complete with a to/from page!

When I See You
Illustrated by Brianna McCarthy

An imaginative picture book with enchanting verse and whimsical illustrations journeying through the “galaxy” in a pregnant mother’s belly as she prepares to welcome her child into the world.

Dreams for a Daughter

This stunning and empowering picture book from a New York Times bestselling author and an acclaimed illustrator celebrates a Black mother’s hopes and dreams for her daughter.

One More Hug
Illustrated by Hiroe Nakata

From Inside Edition’s national correspondent Megan Alexander comes a heartwarming picture book in the tradition of The Wonderful Things You Will Be that shows us there’s always time for one more hug as a young boy starts his day and his journey through life.

Me & Mama

A Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honor Book

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!

Just Like a Mama

Celebrate the heart connection between adopted children and the forever families who welcome them with kindness, care, and unconditional love in this powerful picture book from the author of Honey Baby Sugar Child.

Someday
Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Alison McGhee and Peter H. Reynolds’s #1 New York Times bestselling and beloved story of a mother’s love and dreams for her child is now available in a beautiful keepsake edition.

Mommy's Khimar

A young Muslim girl spends a busy day wrapped up in her mother’s colorful headscarf in this sweet and fanciful picture book from debut author and illustrator Jamilah Tompkins-Bigelow and Ebony Glenn.

I Love You, Mom
Illustrated by Wazza Pink

A shaped board book that looks like a beautiful bouquet of flowers, this sweet story is the perfect way for little ones to say “I love you, Mom” on Mother’s Day and any and every day of the year!

I Love You, Little Pookie
Illustrated by Sandra Boynton

From the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton, here is I Love You, Little Pookie, a sweet and simple board book that offers a declaration of unwavering love from Mom to her wonderful child.

Mama for Owen
Illustrated by John Butler

Owen the baby hippo and his mama were best friends. They loved to play hide-and-seek on the banks of the Sabaki River in Africa. That was all before the tsunami came and washed Owen's world away.

In My Heart
Illustrated by Jenny Løvlie

A working mother reassures her child that even when they’re apart, they’re always in each other’s hearts. This lovely board book is perfect for moms to share with their little ones.

Mama Dug a Little Den
Illustrated by Steve Jenkins

This companion to the celebrated Mama Built a Little Nest explores the many different kinds of dens animals build for their babies.

I Love Mom
Illustrated by Judi Abbot

Show Mom how much you care with this delightful board book from the creators of The Perfect Hug and The Biggest Kiss.

M.O.M. (Mom Operating Manual)
Illustrated by Laura Cornell

Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a Mom. This means you have someone to make you sandwiches, someone to drive you to soccer practice, and someone—for reasons unknown to man—who is able to hold your snotty, used tissues in her own pocket without gagging.

Rutabaga Boo!

Two simple words—rutabaga and boo—tell a clever, playful, and heartfelt story celebrating the special bond between a mother and her son.

Hibernate with Me
Illustrated by Jemima Williams

Based on the song of the same name by Benjamin Scheuer, Hibernate with Me is a gentle reminder that no matter how sad, small, or scared you feel, you are always worthy of love, and that brighter days are always ahead.

Beastly Babies
Illustrated by Brendan Wenzel

From wriggling chicks to jumpy kangaroos, this hilarious rhyming picture book showcases different kinds of babies, all of which are perfectly, adorably beastly!

I Have a Little Seedling
Illustrated by Jenni Desmond

New Books for Newborns is where to start. With lilting lullaby text and lovely illustrations, the New Books for Newborns stories are the perfect first books for new parents to share with their little ones right from the start!

My Little Fox

A little fox discovers the wonders of the world around him in this exuberant picture book that celebrates the seasons and the relationship between a parent and child.

Mama Built a Little Nest
Illustrated by Steve Jenkins

A delightful exploration of the incredibly variety of nests birds build for their babies, illustrated by a Caldecott Honoree.

Mommy Hugs

Lap Edition

Illustrated by Karen Katz

Mommy and Baby count and cuddle as they hug and read about Baby's day of fun in Mommy Hugs! This bestselling Karen Katz title is now available as an oversized lap edition perfect for reading aloud!

Mom Tiger's New Job
Adapted by Alexandra Cassel Schwartz / Illustrated by Jason Fruchter

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood!

Daniel adjusts to Mom Tiger going back to work in this adorable 8x8 storybook based on an episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood!