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Books to Read with Your Kids This Mother’s Day
Looking for a meaningful way to spend Mother’s Day? Take some time to read with your kids! Here are our picks for the perfect books to share this holiday.
For Mom & Kids Who Love to Cook
For anyone who’s tried to whip up something special for someone they love, and stumbled—here is the book for you. Not since her classic Voyage to the Bunny Planet has Rosemary Wells created such a heartstopper.
A splendid volume of three stories in one darling-sized book in a beautiful package from the beloved creator of Max and Ruby.
★“Charming…stories….admire each cook’s aspirations and determination, while providing a dash of magic and a whisk of expertise.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review
A love letter? A yummy treat? A fun fold-out alphabet poster? Be My Yummy ABC is ALL THREE! This cozy picture book with irresistible art and a sparkly cover that opens up into a poster of the alphabet is perfect for Valentine’s Day, baby shower gifts, and story time, too!
One of the Best New Children’s Books Coming in January — Book Riot
★ “This mouthwatering ABC book introduces children to the alphabet while also exposing them to a wide variety of foods and cultures. Essential.”—School Library Journal, starred review
In this companion title to Look and Cook Snacks, these easy-to-follow and engaging visual recipes will have kids ages 4–8 making their favorite breakfast dishes for the whole family to enjoy!
A Good Housekeeping Best Kids’ Book of 2024
“Five-Star Cookbook. Wannabe chefs who don’t know how to read (or who are just learning) can follow recipes from this innovative visually driven cookbook.” — Good Housekeeping
The first of its kind, Look and Cook Snacks is an entirely visual guide to cooking. Designed for children who can’t yet read, this is a must-have introduction to the joys of cooking for kids ages 4 to 8. From scrumptious fruit smoothies to easy-peasy pizzas, each recipe will let your kid will take charge of their discovery of the kitchen! Key features for kids include:
Featured in the 2023 New York Times Holiday Gift Guide · A KidlitMama Holiday Gift Guide Selection
“SO easy for kids to follow.” — BookRiot
For Moms & Kids Seeking Inspirational Stories
Brown is beautiful. Brown is powerful!
Perfect for fans of Hair Love and Antiracist Baby, this lyrically written, stunningly illustrated picture book is a love letter to the beauty of brown skin and a message of love, acceptance, and pride for all brown sugar babes. A classic in the making!
“In a world that regularly attempts to assert that darker skin, that brown skin, isn’t worthy, this particular read is endearing and lovingly ready to be a contender to such attitudes.” —Black Nerd Problems
Who was Coretta Scott King? Her black-veiled image at the funeral of her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was moving and iconic. This book introduces readers to the woman behind the veil—a girl full of spunk and pluck, bravery and grit.
FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! ★★★★
A Horn Book Fanfare Book · Center for the Studies of Multicultural Children’s Literature Best Book of 2023 · Eureka! Nonfiction Childrens’ Honor Award · A Chicago Public Library Best Book · A Bank Street Best Children’s Book
“[A] stirring introduction to a woman who stood strong before and after her husband’s 1968 assassination” —The New York Times Book Review
For Moms & Kids Who Love to Play
In this sweet, interactive board book, Little Bear gets to play with his parents, both separately and together. With innovative die-cuts and lift-the-flaps, you can watch as Little Bear is passed from one parent to the next—how they tickle each other, and how they cheer up Little Bear when he’s feeling down. Adorably illustrated, this is a book that’s all about the fun of families playing together.
For Moms & Kids Who Love Pets and Plants
When a cat-loving family decides to bring home a pet, their quest reveals the highs and lows of everyday family life in this heartwarming story—perfect for kitten lovers and everyone who’s ever longed for a pet.
A 2024 Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended title · A 2024 CCBC Choice · A Pennsylvania Center for the Book Best Book for Famly Literacy
“Notable.” — Booklist, Fall Preview
In this highly anticipated companion to Pura Belpre Honor winner Papá’s Magical Water-Jug Clock, little Jesús gets a new and very important job: caring for Mamá’s beloved houseplants. From sharing his best jokes with the grumpy Cactus to dancing with the beautiful Peace Lily, it’s going great—until the Golden Pothos, Mamá’s favorite, crashes to the floor! How will Jesús get out of this one?
A Best Picture Book of 2024 — BookPage · A New York Public Library Best Books of 2024 · A Chicago Public Library Best Book · 150 Most Anticipated Books Fall 2024 —Kirkus Reviews · The 30 Best New Book Releases This Month —Parade · A Favorite Children’s Book of 2024 — Growing Book By Book
For Generations of Moms
This heartwarming story of a little girl’s bond with her great-grandma, who tells the silliest, most magical stories, celebrates four generations of a Jewish family who come together for Shabbat.
“This multigenerational family expresses love, caring, and pride at nearly every moment….Wonderfully warm and tender.” — Kirkus Reviews
A young girl’s five senses take her on a journey through sweet memories of her tatita, her grandmother, in this heartfelt picture book.
★”Imapla’s simple yet deeply moving work evokes love and loss with language and images to which young readers will relate… a stirring mentor text for children navigating grief…. subtle yet powerful tale about love and loss.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
In this charming author-illustrator debut, a Korean American girl harvests a perfectly ripe persimmon that she can’t wait to share with Grandma.
“A delectable tale that will guide young readers to reexamine their own perceptions.” —Kirkus Reviews
