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Books for Kids that Celebrate Amazing Mamas

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IndyPL_CarrieW

The Indianapolis Public Library

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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

By:

IndyPL_CarrieW

The Indianapolis Public Library

1-25 of 43 items

1-25 of 43 items

Hello, Baby!

Hello, Baby!

I'm your Mom

by Bunting, Eve

Book - 2022

I tour around the animal kingdom to show how mothers love their babies just as they are. Learn a little about each animal too with small facts at the end. I tour around the animal kingdom to show how mothers love their babies just as they are. Learn a little about each animal too with small facts at the end. Show less

I tour around the animal kingdom to show how mothers love their babies just as they are. Learn a little about each animal too with small facts at the end. I tour around the animal kingdom to show how mothers love their babies just as they are. Learn a little about each animal too with small facts at the end. Show less

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Waiting for Mama

Waiting for Mama

by Marino, Gianna

Book - 2022

A look at the role a mom plays within a penguin family in Antarctica. A look at the role a mom plays within a penguin family in Antarctica. Show less

A look at the role a mom plays within a penguin family in Antarctica. A look at the role a mom plays within a penguin family in Antarctica. Show less

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All Moms

All Moms

by Ellis, Sarah Kate

Book - 2022

One amazing mom after another, celebrating the individuality of each! One amazing mom after another, celebrating the individuality of each! Show less

One amazing mom after another, celebrating the individuality of each! One amazing mom after another, celebrating the individuality of each! Show less

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Love Is Powerful

Love Is Powerful

by Brewer, Heather Dean

Book - 2020

The story of a little girl and who mom who participated in the January 2017 Women's March in New York City. They make a sign and talk about what their message is to the world. The story of a little girl and who mom who participated in the January 2017 Women's March in New York City. They make a sign and talk about what their message is to the world. Show less

The story of a little girl and who mom who participated in the January 2017 Women's March in New York City. They make a sign and talk about what their message is to the world. The story of a little girl and who mom who participated in the January 2017 Women's March in New York City. They make a sign and talk about what their message is to the world. 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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Mommy Ever After

Mommy Ever After

by Fox Starr, Rebecca

eBook - 2022

A look at how a mother helps her daughter process big emotions, like fear, and learn to handle them when her mother isn't near. A look at how a mother helps her daughter process big emotions, like fear, and learn to handle them when her mother isn't near. Show less

A look at how a mother helps her daughter process big emotions, like fear, and learn to handle them when her mother isn't near. A look at how a mother helps her daughter process big emotions, like fear, and learn to handle them when her mother isn't near. 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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A Tale of Two Mommies

A Tale of Two Mommies

by Oelschlager, Vanita

Book - 2011

A little boy tells his friends how his two mommies help him with everything he needs. A little boy tells his friends how his two mommies help him with everything he needs. Show less

A little boy tells his friends how his two mommies help him with everything he needs. A little boy tells his friends how his two mommies help him with everything he needs. 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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Hush!

Hush!

A Thai Lullaby

by Ho, Minfong

Book - 1996

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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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Your Name Is A Song

Your Name Is A Song

by Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

Book - 2020

A mother shares the beauty and family history behind names so that a little girl can return to school comfortable and proud of a name that has been mispronounced. A mother shares the beauty and family history behind names so that a little girl can return to school comfortable and proud of a name that has been mispronounced. Show less

A mother shares the beauty and family history behind names so that a little girl can return to school comfortable and proud of a name that has been mispronounced. A mother shares the beauty and family history behind names so that a little girl can return to school comfortable and proud of a name that has been mispronounced. Show less

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Lullaby (for A Black Mother)

Lullaby (for A Black Mother)

A Poem

by Hughes, Langston

Book - 2013

An illustrated picture book of Langston Hughes' poem about a mother's love. An illustrated picture book of Langston Hughes' poem about a mother's love. Show less

An illustrated picture book of Langston Hughes' poem about a mother's love. An illustrated picture book of Langston Hughes' poem about a mother's love. 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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My Mama Is A Mechanic

My Mama Is A Mechanic

by Cenko, Doug

Book - 2019

A proud son gives the reader a look at his mother as they enjoy a day together. A proud son gives the reader a look at his mother as they enjoy a day together. Show less

A proud son gives the reader a look at his mother as they enjoy a day together. A proud son gives the reader a look at his mother as they enjoy a day together. 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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A Night Out With Mama

A Night Out With Mama

by Wallis, Quvenzhané

Book - 2017

A story about a special evening all dressed up together for a big night out. A story about a special evening all dressed up together for a big night out. Show less

A story about a special evening all dressed up together for a big night out. A story about a special evening all dressed up together for a big night out. Show less

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How Mamas Love Their Babies

How Mamas Love Their Babies

by Fitzgerald, Juniper

Book - 2018

Share this one to reveal how moms work in often unseen or not often understood ways to support their families, all motivated by love. Share this one to reveal how moms work in often unseen or not often understood ways to support their families, all motivated by love. Show less

Share this one to reveal how moms work in often unseen or not often understood ways to support their families, all motivated by love. Share this one to reveal how moms work in often unseen or not often understood ways to support their families, all motivated by love. Show less

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Deep in the Sahara

Deep in the Sahara

by Cunnane, Kelly

Book - 2013

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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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Like the Moon Loves the Sky

Like the Moon Loves the Sky

by Khan, Hena

eBook - 2020

A picture book celebration of a mother's love for her child with words inspired by the Quran. A picture book celebration of a mother's love for her child with words inspired by the Quran. Show less

A picture book celebration of a mother's love for her child with words inspired by the Quran. A picture book celebration of a mother's love for her child with words inspired by the Quran. Show less

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The Kissing Hand

The Kissing Hand

by Penn, Audrey

eBook - 2009

School is starting and Chester Raccoon does not want to go. His Mom shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to help him remember her love when he is away from her and things feels a little scary. School is starting and Chester Raccoon does not want to go. His Mom shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to help him remember her love when he is away from her and things feels a little scary. Show less

School is starting and Chester Raccoon does not want to go. His Mom shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to help him remember her love when he is away from her and things feels a little scary. School is starting and Chester Raccoon does not want to go. His Mom shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to help him remember her love when he is away from her and things feels a little scary. Show less

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The Best Mother

The Best Mother

by Surrisi, C. M.

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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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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