And it's not too late for your children to vote for their favorite books in the 7th Annual Children's & Teen Choice Book Awards! Voting ends Monday, May 12th and the winners are announced online next week.
So, in honor of Mother's Day and Children's Book Week, I've compiled a list of some of MY favorite children's books about moms. I hope you find some time next week to share one of your favorite children's books with a child in your life!
A Mother for Choco
by Keiko Kasza
Wonderful, sweet story of a little bird, Choco, searching for a mother who finally finds in Mrs. Bear a mother who does what mothers do and it doesn't matter that she doesn't look like him! Perfect for younger children (ages 3 to 6) and children who are adopted.
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Hero Mom
by Melinda Hardin
Watercolor illustrations by Bryan Langdo
A reassuring and sweet celebration of the moms who do important work in the military and the children who are missing them. Perfect for children in grades 1 to 3 but the story can be easily understood by younger children.
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by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Fun watercolor and ink illustrations by LeUyen Pham
Sweet, funny story about a little girl's attempts to get her mom all tucked in for the night. Perfect for younger children (ages 3 to 6).
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Even Firefighters Hug Their Moms
by Christine Kole MacLean
Illustrations by Mike Reed
Sometimes when moms need a little hug, their little ones are caught up in their imaginative play. This charming and sweet story is a perfect read for children in grades K to 3 that is sure to spark their imaginations and maybe result in a few hugs for mom!
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Pirate Mom (Step into Reading)
by Deborah Underwood
Comic illustrations by Stephen Gilpin
What happens when a magician hypnotizes your mom into believing she's a pirate? Pete loves pirates but now his mom simply won't behave and he's NOT enjoying the chaos. The silly, funny story is perfect for beginning readers (grades K to 3), especially anyone who likes pirates.
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My Mom is Trying to Ruin My Life
by Kate Feiffer
Ink illustrations by Diane Goode
The tale of a preteen girl looking to assert her independence as she recounts all the ways her parents make her life so difficult and fantasizes about a parent-free life. In the end she realizes that her parents are simply showing her how much they love her. Perfect for children in grades 1 to 3 although older children and adults may relate to its heartfelt message as well.
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Ramona and Her Mother
by Beverly Cleary
In the midst of her family's financial struggles and her parents' obvious preference for older sister Beezus, almost 8-year-old Ramona tries to find the special relationship she shares with her mother. Funny and heartwarming without glossing over the hardships of family life, this book is perfect for children in grades 3 to 6.
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