Books to Celebrate Moms

Owl Babies by Martin Waddell
"I want my mommy!" is the memorable line from this story about 3 owl siblings waiting for their mother to come home.

When Mama Comes Home Tonight by Eileen Spinelli
Playing, feeding, helping, and holding are just some of the things mother's do when they get home from work.

Koala Lou by Mem Fox
"Koala Lou, I DO love you!" is something Lou hasn't heard her mother say in a while.

My Working Mom by Peter Glassman
"It isn't easy having a working mom." Especially when she's a witch.

Mama Talks Too Much by Marisabina Russo
"They talk and talk and talk. Blah, blah, blah" is board Celeste's response after each person her mother stops to chat with while on their way to the market. That is,until they meet Mrs. Castro and her new friend.

Mama, Don't Go Out Tonight by Sally Gardner
The little girl in this story doesn't want her mom to go out for the evening, but enjoys the company of her babysiter Daisy. And, when mom does come back she pops in to say "sweet dreams, my sweetheart."

On Mother's Lap by Ann Herbert Scott
A boat, a doll, a puppy, Michael and the baby? - ". . . there is always room on Mother's lap."

Just for You by Mercer Mayer
Remember: When doing something special for mom, it's the thought that counts.

Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman
There's just no mistaking the real thing.

Piglet and Mama by Margaret Wild

Just for You by Christine Leeson

Won't You be My Kissaroo by Joan Ryder

Llama Llama Red Pajamas by Anna Dewdney

Baby Bat's Lullaby by Jacqulyn Mitchard

Mommy Mine by Tim Warnes