I do not know about you, but Mother’s Day is such a special day now that I have kids of my own. These Mother’s Day books for little learners will be the perfect gift for you to give that special someone. My own kids give their dad a new book every Father’s Day and I think that would be a fun tradition for your little ones to start with their moms.
Chances are it will leave them in sentimental tears, as it left me as I was searching through my favorites, but it will be happy tears. I hope you enjoy our list of our 12 favorite Mother’s Day books.
Reading some of these Children’s Mother’s Day Books to your little ones is a great way to really get everyone excited about the upcoming holiday. Even at a young age, children can become enthralled with the stories about their mom. These are all excellent choices to help encourage their love of reading and story time.
12 Mother’s Day Books for Little Learners
The Night Before Mother’s Day by Natasha Wing
Dad and kids are so excited to prepare a wonderful surprise for Mom! This fun book give some great ideas on how kids can create heartfelt gifts without spending a lot of money. It’s perfect for a Mother’s Day themed read aloud!
Five Minutes’ Peace by Jill Murphy
Mothers enjoy their busy life with kids, but sometimes they just want 5 minutes for themselves. Follow along as Mrs. Large moves through her day looking for a little peace from her excited and energetic children.
Dream big for your children with this sweet book. Moms everywhere think of the amazing people their children will become and enjoy the thoughts that flood about the little ones that make them mothers.
Just Me and My Mom by Mercer Meyer
Little Critter is one of my favorite characters. This time, Little Critter is out with Mom enjoying an amazing day visiting a museum, aquarium, and more. This special book is a great reminder to spend one on one time with your kids when you can!
The Berenstain Bears Mother’s Day Blessings by Mike Bernstain
The Berenstain Bears adventures continue as they celebrate the amazing Mama Bear! This familiar family sends great reminders of all the little things moms do for families all year long.
If I Could Keep You Little by Marianne Richmond
Watching children grow is a joy, but the wish to keep them little creeps in often for busy moms. This book explores the feeling of wanting to keep a child little to enjoy each moment before it passes by.
This story celebrates all the things mom can do! She is a fantastic cook, strongest woman, and can make anything grow in the garden. Most importantly, mom loves her child and always will.
I Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
Mothers love their children no matter what, but this book brings out the little things a boy can do that drives mom crazy! Through it all mom will love him forever.
Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman
Your beginning readers will love this fun book about a little bird looking for his mother. As mother is trying to find food for her baby, the little bird goes on a great adventure asking all he can see if it’s his mother!
Me and My Mom by Alison Ritche
Seeing mom through the eyes of a child, this book brings out the amazing little things mom can do that make their children in awe of them. Read this with little ones and see what little things they see their mom do each day for them!
You Made Me a Mother by Laurenne Sala
Mothers are only mother because of their child! Get the sense of universal love of a mother to a child because the child made them a mother. This book gives us the understand that from pregnancy through life, a child is loved!
Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You by Nancy Tillman
I love this poem! The pictures and words of Nancy Tillman remind children that mom will be there for them no matter what adventure life takes them on. It’s a great read for little ones with big imaginations.
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Don’t forget to check out all of the children’s book lists featured on A Dab of Glue Will Do. Do you have any favorite children’s Mother’s Day books that are not on the list? If so, please share in the comments below.
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