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Mother's Day (Kids)

Mother's Day is May 8, 2022. Celebrate Mom with these picture books and DVDs.

Me & Mama by Cozbi A Cabrera

For a little girl on a rainy day, the best place to be is with Mama.

Spot loves his mommy by Eric Hill

Spot and his Mommy enjoy a day of fun together.

M.O.M. (Mom Operating Manual) by Doreen Cronin

A guide to the care and maintenance of mothers, who are, according to the manual, "the most advanced human models on the planet."

Llama Llama mother's day present by Anna Dewdney

Llama llama wants to give mama the best Mother's Day present ever, but cannot decide what it will be.

I love Mom with the very hungry caterpillar by Eric Carle

The very hungry caterpillar shows appreciation, and love, for all the things mothers do for their children.

The Berenstain Bears and the Mama's day surprise by Stan Berenstain

As Mother's Day approaches, Papa Bear and the cubs do their best to surprise Mama with breakfast in bed and a gift, and Mama does her best not to ruin the surprise.

Pinkalicious : Mother's Day surprise by Victoria Kann

Pinkalicious plans a special surprise for her mother on Mother's Day.

My Mom has x-ray vision by Angela McAllister

Matthew can't understand how his mother always knows what he is up to even when she is not in the room with him and concludes that she has x-ray vision

The mommy book by Todd Parr

Represents a variety of mothers, with short hair and big hair, driving minivans and motorcycles, swimming and dancing, and hugging and kissing their children.

Pirate Mom by Deborah Underwood

When a hypnotist convinces Pete's mother that she is a pirate, Pete tries to find a way to turn her back into a regular parent. Yo ho ho! Pete loves pirates, but his mom thinks they are rude and messy. Then Pete and his mom go to see the Amazing Marco, and Marco hypnotizes Pete's mom into thinking she's a pirate! Now Pete's mom won't behave. She chases the neighbors. She steals underwear off other people's clotheslines. She's even flying the Jolly Roger over the house. Pete has to find the Amazing Marco. He wants his real mom back!

Clifford's happy Mother's Day by Norman Bridwell

Mary Elizabeth relates how, when Clifford was just a puppy, they made gifts to give their mothers on Mother's Day

My two moms and me by Michael Joosten

Families with same-sex parents are celebrated in this board book that follows busy moms and their kids throughout their day—eating breakfast, going on a playdate, heading to the pool for a swim, and settling back in at night with a bedtime story and a good-night lullaby. LGBTQ+ parents and their friends and families will welcome this inclusive and cheerful book that reflects their own lives and family makeup.

Mother's Day by Anne F Rockwell

The students in Mrs. Madoff's class share how they will celebrate Mother's Day with their families

My mom loves me! by Marianne Richmond

Text and illustrations of animal mothers and babies show the ways a mother shows love to her child

I love Queen Mom! by Tex Huntley

Princess Knight Nella spends the day with Queen Mom, where they eat pancakes for breakfast, play gobletball in the park, and go on an adventure to the beach.

Sesame Street. Celebrate Family

Contains five family stories! First, Abby's family has dinner at Elmo's house and she learns that different families can all have fun working together to make a meal. Then, Cookie Monster realizes he's forgotten to get a gift for his mommy for Mother's Day. For Father's Day, Rosita wants to make a video for her dad, but she will need some help from her friends. Next we meet Rudy, Abby's new step-brother! And finally, Hooper's Store is throwing a special party

Mother's Day surprise by Stephen Krensky

After watching the other animals make Mother's Day gifts, Violet the snake tries hard to think of something nice that she can make for her mother

Curious George : Mother's Day surprise by H Rey

George and the Man with the Yellow Hat help their friends Marco and Cecilia prepare a party for their mom, but when she arrives early, the party-planners have to scramble to make a Mother's Day she'll never forget.

The night before Mother's Day by Natasha Wing

In this version of Clement Moore's classic poem, a family of children enlist the help of their father to bake a cake from scratch and create a luxury spa in their kitchen in order to shower their mother with love on Mother's Day

Mademoiselle Mom by Jane O'Connor

When her mom gets sick, Nancy decides to help around the house by cleaning up and watching her sister JoJo.

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