I love children’s books about mothers and the love they have for their kids. I never get tired of reading these beautiful and heartfelt books with my daughter, and she regularly picks them for me to read to her. So I was thrilled when we were given the opportunity to check out some of these beautiful new children’s books about moms and their kids, just in time for Mother’s Day!

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Great Job, Mom!

Written by Holman Wang

This rhyming story highlights all of the many jobs that moms can have. The peppy text uses real career terms, while the corresponding illustrations show every day activities that moms participate in. The illustrations are created with small needle-felted figurines, which the author creates and photographs. The amount of detail in the artwork is breathtaking, and you will find yourself looking at the illustrations over and over again. The sweet message of the story will resonate with all moms who feel like they do it all, while the correlation between the job titles and the illustrations will provide lots of humor.

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Mom and Me, Me and Mom

Written by Miguel Tanco

This adorable tale shows how moms and kids can teach and support one another. The simple text and adorable illustrations highlight lots of special moments in motherhood. The story outlines the many things that a parent can teach, show, and introduce a child to. However, the text also flips that idea on it’s head, and shows how kids can provide the same eye opening experiences for their mothers. The illustrations are fairy simple, using a color palette of blacks, grays, and coral. Kids will love knowing that they can teach their mothers, while moms will appreciate the reminder that our kids are constantly showing us new things.

My Mommy Medicine

Written by Edwidge Danticat and illustrated by Shannon Wright

This book instantly became a new favorite of mine. The young girl in the story is not feeling well, but her mother always knows exactly how to make her feel better. From kisses and hugs, to ice cream and games, her mother knows just what to do. She lists all of the ways that her mother helps her, but in the end she says that her Mommy medicine is the best of all. The accompanying illustrations show the young girl and her mother participating in all kinds of fun activities and smiling together, no matter how they’re feeling. Kids will love recognizing some of their mom’s actions in the book, while moms will be comforted with the reminder that they are always the best medicine for their kids.

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In a Minute, Mama Bear

Written and illustrated by Rachel Bright

This hilarious and heartwarming story will be familiar to both moms and kids. Mama Bear is in a hurry to start the day and get out the door, but Bella Bear is dragging her feet. She wants to pick a new outfit, make a big breakfast, and play with her toys. Once they finally get into the car and Mama Bear sees what her stress is doing to Bella, Mama decides to nix their plans and spend the day enjoying their time together. When the day comes to an end though, Bella is no longer the one dragging her feet. The illustrations are cheerful and colorful, highlighting the sweet relationship between mother and daughter. My little one found this book to be absolutely hilarious since she saw the connection between their daily routine and ours.

Why a Daughter Needs a Mom

Written by Gregory Lang and illustrated by Susanna Leonard Hill

This beautiful tribute to the special relationship between mothers and daughters is full of familiar situations. The sweet rhyming text highlights the heartwarming moments between mother and daughter and shares all of the things that moms promise to do for their daughters. The illustrations are beautiful, showing loving relationships between animal pairs. Kids will love the sweet animals pictured throughout, while moms will appreciate how the beautiful text shares the emotions they are feeling for their little girls.

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My Mom Loves Me!

Written and illustrated by Marianne Richmond

This adorable board book uses simple text and colorful illustrations of adorable animals to highlight all of the wonderful things that mothers do. Each two page spread features another cute animal pair, along with a simple statement about something that mom does. Kids and moms will both appreciate the reminder of all the loving things that mothers do for their kids.

Hibernate with Me

Written by Benjamin Scheuer and illustrated by Jemima Williams

This beautiful book follows a mother bear and her cub as she reassures her child of her love, comfort and support. The lyrical text offers a sweet reminder that your mother is always there when you need her. When the world is scary, or you need a hug, your mother will always be there to protect you. The illustrations are beautiful, using vibrant colors to bring their forest home to life. They also highlight the special relationship between the mother and her cub. The back of the book includes the sheet music to go along with the story, so you can sing the beautiful words together as well.

Superhero Mom

Written by Timothy Knapman and illustrated by Joe Berger

This board book shows all of the amazing superhuman things that a mom does throughout the day. From breakfast to bedtime, the mom in the story takes care of every need her child has, all with a smile on her face. The vibrantly colored illustrations and peppy rhyming text perfectly suit the awe in the voice of the child narrator. This book ends on a sweet note, reminding kids that they can be superheroes too. I love that this book reminds moms that their kids see them as superheroes, even when they don’t see it themselves!

Love, Mom and Me: A Mother and Daughter Keepsake Journal and Between Mom and Me: A Mother and Son Keepsake Journal

Written by Katie Clemons

These adorable journals are meant to be shared between mothers and daughters or mothers and sons. Each journal is full of fun and engaging prompts encouraging moms and kids to write or doodle and share stories, thoughts and other anecdotes with one another. From memories from the mother’s childhood to future goals to make together, there are lots of prompts that can start conversations and lead to a deeper connection. There are also lots of blank spaces and cute illustrations to encourage drawing, doodling, and making the journal your own.

What are your favorite children’s books about moms? Share in the comments below!

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