Celebrate Amazing Moms with Books!

By Kat La Mantia | March 25 2024 | Children'sGeneralAllGiftBlogAdults

Mother’s Day is coming up on May 12! There’s no better time to say “thank you” to all the moms, grandmothers, aunts, and everyone who had a hand in raising you to be the unique person you are today.

Whether it’s roses, rosé, or a dose of much needed relaxation, show mom how much you appreciate her with a gift she’ll cherish! Little ones can say thanks, too, with books celebrating all the things that make moms, grandmas, and families special. Check out our favorite Mother’s Day picks below to find the perfect gift for every kind of mom, in every kind of family!

Gifts for Mom
Mother’s Day – Children’s
Books to Celebrate All Parents & Families

Mom's Story
A Memory and Keepsake Journal for My Family
978-1-950968-87-9
The perfect gift for any mom, this keepsake memory book is a beautiful place to record special moments, stories, and advice that you want to pass down to your children one day.
$24.95 US
Sep 13, 2022
6 x 9
Hardcover
112 Pages
Paige Tate & Co

Mother's Day, Here I Come!
978-0-593-38727-6
Celebrate Mother's Day with this collection of sweet and funny poems from the author of the hugely popular Kindergarten, Here I Come!
$6.99 US
Mar 12, 2024
8 x 8
Paperback
32 Pages
Grosset & Dunlap
Age 4-6 years

This Family of Ours
A Keepsake Journal for Parents, Grandparents, and Families to Preserve Memories, Moments & Milestones (Keepsake Legacy Journals)
978-1-63217-379-9
Every family has their own unique story: record yours in this  beautiful, easy-to-use, keepsake journal.
$19.95 US
Sep 21, 2021
7-1/4 x 8-1/2
Stationery & Accessories
144 Pages
Sasquatch Books

The Wine and Cheese Board Deck
50 Pairings to Sip and Savor: Cards
978-0-593-58104-9
Learn how to expertly pair wine and cheese with this beautiful, accessible deck of 54 cards featuring 50 delicious combinations, from the author of The Cheese Board Deck.
$20.00 US
Oct 10, 2023
5-1/2 x 7-1/2
Cards
54 Pages
Clarkson Potter

I Love Grandma with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
978-0-593-52315-5
Celebrate Grandma with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this colorful book featuring Eric Carle's delightful illustrations!
$9.99 US
Mar 14, 2023
5-1/2 x 6-3/4
Hardcover
32 Pages
World of Eric Carle
Age 2-5 years

Me, You, Us (Family)
A Book to Fill Out Together
978-0-593-42163-5
A fun and revealing journal to fill out with your whole family
$15.00 US
Jan 11, 2022
7-3/8 x 9-1/8
Paperback
208 Pages
TarcherPerigee

Flowers and Their Meanings
The Secret Language and History of Over 600 Blooms (A Flower Dictionary)
978-0-593-23467-9
Uncover the secret meanings behind your bouquets and floral arrangements with this stunningly illustrated exploration of the Victorian language of flowers, including the multicultural history, rituals, and mythology behind over 600 flowers, herbs, and trees.
$20.00 US
Mar 21, 2023
6-1/2 x 8
Hardcover
248 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Moms Can Do It All!
978-0-593-52297-4
Celebrate moms and all the amazing things they do with this perfect gift for Mother’s Day—complete with a bookplate for personalization!
$8.99 US
Mar 14, 2023
7 x 7
Board Book
20 Pages
Grosset & Dunlap
Age 0-3 years

A Little Book of Hummingbirds
978-1-63217-498-7
This intimate journey into the world of the hummingbird is a treasure and a gift for birdwatchers, gardeners, and anyone who loves these amazing little creatures. Lavishly illustrated with 45+ original ink-and-watercolor illustrations of the species most commonly found in the US and Canada.
$16.95 US
Mar 26, 2024
4-1/2 x 6-3/4
Hardcover
144 Pages
Sasquatch Books

My Mum Is the Best by Bluey and Bingo
978-0-593-51966-0
Bluey and Bingo love their mum, and she loves them! Read all about it in this adorable paper-over-board picture book featuring everyone's favorite Heelers!
$9.99 US
Mar 15, 2022
5-1/2 x 6-3/4
Hardcover
48 Pages
Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Age 3-5 years

How to Baby
A No-Advice-Given Guide to Motherhood, with Drawings
978-0-593-59596-1
A wryly personal and deeply relatable graphic memoir skewering the “traditional” parenting book to chronicle the absurdities, frustrations, and soaring joys of new parenthood--from the acclaimed New Yorker cartoonist and author
$28.00 US
Apr 30, 2024
4-3/4 x 7
Hardcover
272 Pages
The Dial Press

Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
978-1-5362-1151-1
A little girl stays home with Mama when Mommy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent.For one little girl, there’s no place she’d rather be than sitting between Mama and Mommy. So when Mommy goes away on a work trip, it’s tricky to find a good place at the table. As the days go by, Mama brings her to the library, they watch movies, and all of them talk on the phone, but she still misses Mommy as deep as the ocean and as high as an astronaut up in the stars. As they pass by a beautiful garden, the girl gets an idea . . . but when Mommy finally comes home, it takes a minute to shake off the empty feeling she felt all week before leaning in for a kiss. Michael L. Printz Award winner Nina LaCour thoughtfully renders a familiar, touching story of a child who misses a parent, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita, whose distinctive style brings charm and playfulness to this delightful family of three.
$17.99 US
Mar 29, 2022
9-1/16 x 10-5/8
Hardcover
32 Pages
Candlewick
Age 3-7 years

The Grandparents Book of Memories
100 Questions to Recall The Times of Your Life
978-1-950785-94-0
Capture a life of unique memories and experiences for future generations. Grandparents can fill out this beautiful time-capsule journal to preserve their legacy.
$25.00 US
Mar 28, 2023
6-3/4 x 8-1/2
Hardcover
128 Pages
Hearst Home

Llama Llama Loves His Mama
978-0-593-20562-4
Llama Llama loves his mama in this new die-cut shaped board book with orginal art by Anna Dewdney. Perfect for little hearts and hands!
$9.99 US
Apr 06, 2021
7 x 9-1/2
Board Book
18 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
Age 2-4 years

Mama's Home
978-0-593-18022-8
A gorgeously illustrated picture book that is a powerful love letter to chosen families and the village that raises us. A young girls basks in the love of her community--which includes not only her mother but the many different women who make up her world.
$18.99 US
Oct 18, 2022
10 x 10
Hardcover
40 Pages
Make Me a World
Age 4-8 years

Sprinkles of Joy
An Inspirational Card Deck to Help You Discover More Joy Each Day
978-1-958803-29-5
Protect yourself from burnout and cultivate more joy each day using this beautiful card deck filled with simple activities and prompts for daily self-reflection.
$14.95 US
Oct 03, 2023
3-1/2 x 4-1/2
Cards
50 Pages
Blue Star Press

Abuela
978-0-14-056225-5
A young girl and her grandmother celebrate their home and relationship in this magical story. Winner of the Parents' Choice Award!Come join Rosalba and her grandmother, her abuela, on a magical journey as they fly over the streets, sights, and people of New York City which sparkles below. The story is narrated in English, and sprinkled with Spanish phrases as Abuela points out places that they explore together. The exhilaration in Rosalba’s and Abuela's story is magnified by the loving bond that only a grandmother and granddaughter can share.Also available in a Spanish-language edition (ISBN: 978-0-14-056226-2)"A book to set any child dreaming...any reader can handle it, whether familiar with Spanish or not. It's just joyful."-The New York Times* "A marvelous balancing of narrative simplicity with visual intricacy...the city is transformed into a treasure trove of jewels, dazzling the eye, uplifting the spirits."–The Horn Book (starred review) * "Each illustration is a masterpiece of color, line, and form that will mesmerize youngsters...The smooth text, interspersed with Spanish words and phrases, provides ample context clues...a jewel."–Booklist (starred review)"Dorros's text seamlessly weaves Spanish words and phrases into the English narrative, retaining a dramatic quality rarely found in bilingual picture books"—Publisher's Weekly An ALA Notable BookAn NCSS-CBC Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social StudiesA Library of Congress Children's Book of the YearAn American Booksellers Pick of the Lists selectionA Booklist Editor's ChoiceA Horn Book Fanfare ListingWinner of the Parent's Choice AwardA Hungry Mind Review Children's Books of Distinction List selectionA New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing selection
$8.99 US
May 01, 1997
8-1/4 x 10-3/4
Paperback
40 Pages
Puffin Books
Age 3-7 years

The Story of My Life (So Far)
A Modern Mom Journal
978-0-593-43607-3
Designed for today’s mom, this beautiful keepsake journal helps mothers record their life story for their children through creative and thoughtful prompts.
$13.99 US
Apr 19, 2022
6 x 9
Paperback
128 Pages
Zeitgeist

I Love You, Mommy
978-0-241-35506-0
A wonderful new Peter Rabbit book with a heart-warming rhyme that celebrates moms everywhere.
$9.99 US
Mar 12, 2019
5-1/2 x 6-3/4
Hardcover
32 Pages
Warne
Age 3-7 years

Someone Else's Shoes
A Novel
978-1-9848-7931-8
Another instant New York Times bestseller from the author of Me Before You and The Giver of Stars!“Very few authors have the power to make you laugh on one page and cry on the next. Moyes is one of them.” —The New York TimesWho are you when you are forced to walk in someone else’s shoes?
$19.00 US
Feb 13, 2024
5-1/2 x 8-7/16
Paperback
464 Pages
Penguin Books

Rebel Girls Powerful Pairs: 25 Tales of Mothers and Daughters
978-1-73487-707-6
What do Beyoncé and Blue Ivy or Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst have in common? What about Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton or Karen E. Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk? They’re all incredible mother-daughter duos who have used their creativity, cleverness, and unique talents to do something remarkable—and they are all featured in Rebel Girls Powerful Pairs: 25 Tales of Mothers and Daughters.
$8.99 US
Feb 08, 2022
6-5/16 x 8-13/16
Paperback
64 Pages
Rebel Girls
Age 8-12 years

Roses in Bloom Puzzle
A 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Featuring Rare Art from the New York Botanical Garden: Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults
978-1-5247-5912-4
A glorious 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring botanical art of roses in bloom from the renowned archives of the New York Botanical Garden.
$19.99 US
Mar 30, 2021
8 x 10
Cards
1000 Pages
Clarkson Potter