Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and the adorable books on this list make great gifts for the mothers in your life. Little Bookworm and I love to read books about mothers and their kids, and this list of new children’s books for Mother’s Day is bursting with love!

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The Mommies on the Bus

Written by Hannah Eliot and illustrated by Airin O’Callaghan

This cute board book changes the words to the “Wheels on the Bus” song, making it about moms and their children on a bus. Kids will love singing along to the peppy text, as well as the brightly colored illustrations highlighting the loving pairs.

My Little Sweet Boy

Written by Hilary Duff and illustrated by Kelsey Garrity-Riley

This sweet inspirational book shares hopeful messages from a mother to her young son. The text encourages young boys to be both gentle and strong, grasping all the opportunities that the world has to offer them. The colorful illustrations feature a diverse cast of young boys experiencing all the ups and downs of childhood.

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For Our Daughters

Written by Mel Nyoko and illustrated by Joelle Avelino

This beautiful and inspiring book offers encouragement for young girls who face ridicule and unkindness for the things that make them different. The simple text shares some rude questions or comments that girls may face, and empowering ways that girls can respond. The beautiful illustrations feature girls of different races and ages celebrating their own unique qualities and beauty.

All the Love in the World

Written by Louise Fedele and illustrated by Ana Toro

Join a mother and her young daughter as they travel the world to discover many different ways to say “I love you”. The rhyming text explores beautiful places around the world, and shares how to say “I love you” in different languages. The pronunciations are also included. Meanwhile, the colorful illustrations feature loving families around the world, and include cute heart cutouts throughout.

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Call Your Mother

Written by Tracy C. Gold and illustrated by Vivian Mineker

You are never too old to need your mother, and this sweet book celebrates that fact. As the young girl in the book grows up, the rhyming text shares important moments when a child calls for their mother. The sweet illustrations show a growing girl and the loving relationship that she shares with her mother, even when she becomes a mother herself.

You’ll Always Be My Chickadee

Written by Kate Hosford and illustrated by Sarah Gonzales

A parent’s love is as strong and beautiful as the natural world around us. This ode to natural beauty and parental love weaves the two concepts together through a fun rhyming text and beautiful, colorful illustrations. Kids will love the repeating refrain “you’ll always be my…” and parents will love sharing the promise that their love lasts forever.

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You Broke It!

Written by Liana Finck

This funny book pairs commonly repeated parental phrases with simple illustrations of animals that do the opposite. From birds breaking eggs to crocodiles using their teeth, kids will find the book entertaining, while parents will appreciate the reminder at the end that parents love their children just for being themselves.

My Day with Mom

Written by Rae Crawford

This early reader follows a young child and mother as they head to the farmer’s market for the day. The text uses short, simple sentences, making it easy for beginning readers. The brightly colored illustrations show all the fun sights and experiences at the farmer’s market, and the joy of a day spent adventuring with Mom.

I Really Like Mom

Written by Su-an Lee and illustrated by So-ra Kim

This cute book shares the reasons that children love their mothers. The text celebrates all the big and small things that kids like about their mothers, with the repeated refrain “I really like Mom”. The adorable animal illustrations feature mother and child pairings of various animals.

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You are Loved

Written by Sujean Rim

In this adorable book, the narrator tells the child over and over that they are loved. The beautiful text reminds children that they are loved by all the parts of nature, with descriptive text tying them to the world around them, eventually telling them that they are loved by the person reading to them. Kids and adults will love the simple illustrations using large, black strokes and pops of color, and the beautiful fonts making the pages look like a love letter.

Raising Tiny Humans

Written by Liz Swenson

This cute illustrated parenting guide offers tips and tricks on everything from eating to handling tantrums. The chapters are broken down into four categories: Body, Behavior, Brain, Becoming. The large, colorful illustrations and quirky captions make this an easy read. There are recipes and activities included as well, making this a great resources for new moms.

What are your favorite new children’s books for Mother’s Day? Share them in the comments below!

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