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Favorite Books for Kids that Celebrate Amazing Mamas

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From poignant to laugh-out-loud these picture book tributes to all kind of moms leave no doubt as to the true definition of unconditional love - mamas themselves. Perfect stories for Mother's Day and every day. #indyplkids

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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

by Ho, Joanna

Book - 2021

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her friends at school but at home, she recognizes her own beauty in those around her and herself. A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her friends at school but at home, she recognizes her own beauty in those around her and herself. Show less

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her friends at school but at home, she recognizes her own beauty in those around her and herself. A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her friends at school but at home, she recognizes her own beauty in those around her and herself. Show less

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Dreams for A Daughter

Dreams for A Daughter

by Weatherford, Carole Boston

Book - 2021

A mother describes her dreams for her new baby daughter. A mother describes her dreams for her new baby daughter. Show less

A mother describes her dreams for her new baby daughter. A mother describes her dreams for her new baby daughter. Show less

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We Belong

We Belong

by Everman, Cookie Hiponia

Book - 2021

While telling a bedtime story, a mom shares her immigration story and Pilipino mythology. While telling a bedtime story, a mom shares her immigration story and Pilipino mythology. Show less

While telling a bedtime story, a mom shares her immigration story and Pilipino mythology. While telling a bedtime story, a mom shares her immigration story and Pilipino mythology. Show less

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How to Spot A Mom

How to Spot A Mom

by Bhatt, Donna Amey

Book - 2021

Spot a hundred different kinds of moms in the detailed pictures. Spot a hundred different kinds of moms in the detailed pictures. Show less

Spot a hundred different kinds of moms in the detailed pictures. Spot a hundred different kinds of moms in the detailed pictures. Show less

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Mama's Belly

Mama's Belly

by Hosford, Kate

eBook - 2018

A little girl is curious and excited about the coming birth of her baby sister while her parents reassure her there is enough love for two. A little girl is curious and excited about the coming birth of her baby sister while her parents reassure her there is enough love for two. Show less

A little girl is curious and excited about the coming birth of her baby sister while her parents reassure her there is enough love for two. A little girl is curious and excited about the coming birth of her baby sister while her parents reassure her there is enough love for two. Show less

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Pecan Pie Baby

Pecan Pie Baby

by Woodson, Jacqueline

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When Mama's pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born. When Mama's pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born. Show less

When Mama's pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born. When Mama's pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born. Show less

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You Are My Happy

You Are My Happy

by Kotb, Hoda

eBook - 2019

What makes us happy all day long? Let's count those things. A celebration of what makes us happy each day, the big things and the small things, and the joy that comes from taking a moment to be grateful. What makes us happy all day long? Let's count those things. A celebration of what makes us happy each day, the big things and the small things, and the joy that comes from taking a moment to be grateful. Show less

What makes us happy all day long? Let's count those things. A celebration of what makes us happy each day, the big things and the small things, and the joy that comes from taking a moment to be grateful. What makes us happy all day long? Let's count those things. A celebration of what makes us happy each day, the big things and the small things, and the joy that comes from taking a moment to be grateful. Show less

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Are You My Mother

Are You My Mother

by Eastman, P. D.

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A little bird asks animals, planes, and boats, "Are you my mother?" until he finds his own mother. A little bird asks animals, planes, and boats, "Are you my mother?" until he finds his own mother. Show less

A little bird asks animals, planes, and boats, "Are you my mother?" until he finds his own mother. A little bird asks animals, planes, and boats, "Are you my mother?" until he finds his own mother. Show less

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Mommy's Khimar

Mommy's Khimar

by Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

Book - 2018

A little girl puts on a head scarf like her mothers and imagines herself as all the things she thinks her mother is, a queen, a superhero and more. A little girl puts on a head scarf like her mothers and imagines herself as all the things she thinks her mother is, a queen, a superhero and more. Show less

A little girl puts on a head scarf like her mothers and imagines herself as all the things she thinks her mother is, a queen, a superhero and more. A little girl puts on a head scarf like her mothers and imagines herself as all the things she thinks her mother is, a queen, a superhero and more. Show less

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Mother Bruce

Mother Bruce

by Higgins, Ryan T.

eBook - 2015

Bruce is a grumpy bear who likes no one and nothing but cooked eggs, but when some eggs he was planning to boil hatch and the goslings believe he is their mother, he must try to make the best of the situation. Bruce is a grumpy bear who likes no one and nothing but cooked eggs, but when some eggs he was planning to boil hatch and the goslings believe he is their mother, he must try to make the best of the situation. Show less

Bruce is a grumpy bear who likes no one and nothing but cooked eggs, but when some eggs he was planning to boil hatch and the goslings believe he is their mother, he must try to make the best of the situation. Bruce is a grumpy bear who likes no one and nothing but cooked eggs, but when some eggs he was planning to boil hatch and the goslings believe he is their mother, he must try to make the best of the situation. Show less

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Like the Moon Loves the Sky

Like the Moon Loves the Sky

by Khan, Hena

eBook - 2020

Illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran celebrate a mother's love and hopes for her child. Illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran celebrate a mother's love and hopes for her child. Show less

Illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran celebrate a mother's love and hopes for her child. Illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran celebrate a mother's love and hopes for her child. Show less

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Make Way for Ducklings

Make Way for Ducklings

by McCloskey, Robert

Downloadable Audiobook - 2016

The classic story of a mama duck who hatches eight ducklings in a nest along the Charles River and then returns with them to her home in Boston's Public Garden with an assist from the Boston Police Department. The classic story of a mama duck who hatches eight ducklings in a nest along the Charles River and then returns with them to her home in Boston's Public Garden with an assist from the Boston Police Department. Show less

The classic story of a mama duck who hatches eight ducklings in a nest along the Charles River and then returns with them to her home in Boston's Public Garden with an assist from the Boston Police Department. The classic story of a mama duck who hatches eight ducklings in a nest along the Charles River and then returns with them to her home in Boston's Public Garden with an assist from the Boston Police Department. Show less

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Stella Brings the Family

Stella Brings the Family

by Schiffer, Miriam B.

eBook - 2015

Stella brings her two fathers to school to celebrate Mother's Day. Stella brings her two fathers to school to celebrate Mother's Day. Show less

Stella brings her two fathers to school to celebrate Mother's Day. Stella brings her two fathers to school to celebrate Mother's Day. Show less

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In Our Mothers' House

In Our Mothers' House

by Polacco, Patricia

Book - 2009

Three children who don't look like their mothers on the outside share about their different kind of family that celebrates holidays, goes to neighborhood ...Show more Three children who don't look like their mothers on the outside share about their different kind of family that celebrates holidays, goes to neighborhood parties, makes things together and loves on each other, which makes their family not very much different at all! Show less

Three children who don't look like their mothers on the outside share about their different kind of family that celebrates holidays, goes to neighborhood ...Show more Three children who don't look like their mothers on the outside share about their different kind of family that celebrates holidays, goes to neighborhood parties, makes things together and loves on each other, which makes their family not very much different at all! Show less

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Teddy's Favorite Toy

Teddy's Favorite Toy

by Trimmer, Christian

Book - 2018

Teddy's favorite toy is Bren-Da the Warrior Queen, a Barbie like action figure with "sick" fighting skills. When she is mistakenly thrown away, ...Show more Teddy's favorite toy is Bren-Da the Warrior Queen, a Barbie like action figure with "sick" fighting skills. When she is mistakenly thrown away, Teddy's mom becomes a Warrior Queen herself stopping at nothing to return Teddy's favorite toy right where she belongs. Show less

Teddy's favorite toy is Bren-Da the Warrior Queen, a Barbie like action figure with "sick" fighting skills. When she is mistakenly thrown away, ...Show more Teddy's favorite toy is Bren-Da the Warrior Queen, a Barbie like action figure with "sick" fighting skills. When she is mistakenly thrown away, Teddy's mom becomes a Warrior Queen herself stopping at nothing to return Teddy's favorite toy right where she belongs. Show less

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The Kissing Hand

The Kissing Hand

by Penn, Audrey

eBook - 2009

School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. Show less

School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. Show less

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Blueberries for Sal

Blueberries for Sal

by McCloskey, Robert

Downloadable Audiobook - 1948

Little Sal and Little Bear both lose their mothers while eating blueberries and almost end up with the other's mother. Little Sal and Little Bear both lose their mothers while eating blueberries and almost end up with the other's mother. Show less

Little Sal and Little Bear both lose their mothers while eating blueberries and almost end up with the other's mother. Little Sal and Little Bear both lose their mothers while eating blueberries and almost end up with the other's mother. Show less

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I've Loved You Since Forever

I've Loved You Since Forever

by Kotb, Hoda

Downloadable Audiobook - 2018

Baby animals and their mothers show the love of a parent. Baby animals and their mothers show the love of a parent. Show less

Baby animals and their mothers show the love of a parent. Baby animals and their mothers show the love of a parent. Show less

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Mother's Day Surprise

Mother's Day Surprise

by Kann, Victoria

Downloadable Audiobook - 2015

Pinkalicious plans to surprise Mommy with breakfast in bed and a special poem—until she gets a case of writer’s block! Will inspiration strike in time? Pinkalicious plans to surprise Mommy with breakfast in bed and a special poem—until she gets a case of writer’s block! Will inspiration strike in time? Show less

Pinkalicious plans to surprise Mommy with breakfast in bed and a special poem—until she gets a case of writer’s block! Will inspiration strike in time? Pinkalicious plans to surprise Mommy with breakfast in bed and a special poem—until she gets a case of writer’s block! Will inspiration strike in time? Show less

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The Best Mother

The Best Mother

by Surrisi, Cynthia

Book - 2018

A little girl interviews a variety of mothers before coming to the conclusion that her mother is indeed the very best one. A little girl interviews a variety of mothers before coming to the conclusion that her mother is indeed the very best one. Show less

A little girl interviews a variety of mothers before coming to the conclusion that her mother is indeed the very best one. A little girl interviews a variety of mothers before coming to the conclusion that her mother is indeed the very best one. Show less

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Always Listen to your Mother

Always Listen to your Mother

by Heide, Florence Parry

Book - 2010

Ernest always follows his mother's rules. When he visits his new friend Vlad's house the rules are a whole lot different! Ernest always follows his mother's rules. When he visits his new friend Vlad's house the rules are a whole lot different! Show less

Ernest always follows his mother's rules. When he visits his new friend Vlad's house the rules are a whole lot different! Ernest always follows his mother's rules. When he visits his new friend Vlad's house the rules are a whole lot different! Show less

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Katy No-pocket

Katy No-pocket

by Payne, Emmy

eBook - 1972

Desolate Katy Kangaroo has no pocket in which to carry her son Freddy, so she asks all the other animals how they carry their children and finally goes to the city to find a pocket of her own. Desolate Katy Kangaroo has no pocket in which to carry her son Freddy, so she asks all the other animals how they carry their children and finally goes to the city to find a pocket of her own. Show less

Desolate Katy Kangaroo has no pocket in which to carry her son Freddy, so she asks all the other animals how they carry their children and finally goes to the city to find a pocket of her own. Desolate Katy Kangaroo has no pocket in which to carry her son Freddy, so she asks all the other animals how they carry their children and finally goes to the city to find a pocket of her own. Show less

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Mommy Snuggles

Mommy Snuggles

by Gutman, Anne

eBook - 2017

In this book with simple text, animal mothers--and human mothers--show their love by keeping their babies close beside them wherever they go. In this book with simple text, animal mothers--and human mothers--show their love by keeping their babies close beside them wherever they go. Show less

In this book with simple text, animal mothers--and human mothers--show their love by keeping their babies close beside them wherever they go. In this book with simple text, animal mothers--and human mothers--show their love by keeping their babies close beside them wherever they go. Show less

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I Love You, Stinky Face

I Love You, Stinky Face

by McCourt, Lisa

Book - 2004

A mother reassuringly promises that her love would remain the same even if her child were a stinky skunk, a scary ape or an alien. A mother reassuringly promises that her love would remain the same even if her child were a stinky skunk, a scary ape or an alien. Show less

A mother reassuringly promises that her love would remain the same even if her child were a stinky skunk, a scary ape or an alien. A mother reassuringly promises that her love would remain the same even if her child were a stinky skunk, a scary ape or an alien. Show less

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Love, Mama

Love, Mama

by Bradley, Jeanette

Book - 2018

A terrific story for kids who are homesick for their mama. Sometimes a picture or a memory doesn't feel like enough but a well timed letter reassures that a mother's love is real no matter how far away she might be. A terrific story for kids who are homesick for their mama. Sometimes a picture or a memory doesn't feel like enough but a well timed letter reassures that a mother's love is real no matter how far away she might be. Show less

A terrific story for kids who are homesick for their mama. Sometimes a picture or a memory doesn't feel like enough but a well timed letter reassures that a mother's love is real no matter how far away she might be. A terrific story for kids who are homesick for their mama. Sometimes a picture or a memory doesn't feel like enough but a well timed letter reassures that a mother's love is real no matter how far away she might be. Show less

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