14 of the BEST Books About Mums for Mother’s Day
Struggling for ideas of what the kids can give Mum on Mother’s Day? Here are our 14 favourite books that celebrate mothers that kids can read together with their Mums this Mother’s Day.
My Mum is Magnificent
by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake
The perfect gift for your MAGNIFICENT mum this Mother’s Day! A read-aloud, read-again rhyming board book that celebrates the brilliance of Mums everywhere – ideal for parents and toddlers to read and share together.
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I Love Mum with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
Mum . . . you lift me up . . . and hold me close . . . even when I’m snappy . . . that’s why I love you, Mum! Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of love and all the ways to tell your mum how much you care. This delightful little book features Eric Carle’s bright and distinctive artwork of animal mums and babies – from giraffes and crocodiles to bears and penguins – with The Very Hungry Caterpillar making an appearance alongside each one.
An ideal gift for Mother’s Day, or any day you want to say . . . I love you, Mum!
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Mumapalooza: A Celebration of Mums
by Sarina Dickson
Treasured mums, queen mums, and all the in-between mums!
What kind of Mum do you have? Celebrate them all in this ridiculously fun, rhyming picture book from Sarina Dickson, with humourous search-and-find style illustrations from award-winning artist Ant Sang.
A perfect book for everyday reading and gift-giving.
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Amazing Mum
by Alison Brown
A pitch-perfect rhyming celebration of mums! Mums are all around! They find your lost treasures. They celebrate your achievements. They never let you down. Some mums juggle. Some snuggle. Some fuss. Some drive a bus! They can be chatty, practical, silly, sporty . . . and everything between. But there’s just ONE mum who gives the best hugs of all. Can you guess who it is? A joyfully inclusive celebration of ALL mums – perfect for Mother’s Day gifting!
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Pinkalicious: Mother's Day Surprise
by Victoria Kann
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? #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann is back with a sweet Mother’s Day story that’s perfect for mothers and kids to read together! This storybook also includes a fold-out activity poster and two special picture frames that you can customize with Mother’s Day-themed stickers!
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Peter Rabbit I Love You Mummy
by Beatrix Potter
Tell Mummy ‘I Love You‘ this Mother’s Day with this heart-warming book from our favourite furry friend, Peter Rabbit. With a little help from Peter Rabbit himself, this book includes beautiful rhyme, contemporary design and gorgeous illustrations which capture the charm of Beatrix Potter’s drawings.
Peter Rabbit I Love You Mummy children’s book which will appeal to Beatrix Potter fans old and new – making it the perfect gift to tell a loved one how much they mean to you!
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Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?
by Eric Carle
Do animals have mothers too? Of course they do – just like me and you! Meet the little joey whose Kangaroo mother carries him in her pouch, and the cygnet who rides on the back of the mother swan, just two members of Eric Carle’s animal family.
Animal babies with their caring and affectionate mothers come to life in Carle’s vibrant collage. The playful question and answer text invites children and adults to read aloud together. At the back of the book there is a special page listing the correct, but sometimes surprising names of animal babies, their parents and groups.
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Are you My Mother
by P.D. Eastman
This must-have classic about a baby bird in search of his mother is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day! A baby bird goes in search of his mother in this hilarious Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. When a mother bird’s egg starts to jump, she hurries off to make sure she has something for her little one to eat. But as soon as she’s gone, out pops the baby bird. He immediately sets off to find his mother, but not knowing what she looks like makes it a challenge. The little hatchling is determined to find his mother, even after meeting a kitten, a hen, a dog, and a Snort. The timeless message of the bond between mother and child.
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Superhero Mum
by Timothy Knapman
Mums are just brilliant and the mum in this story is no exception. She doesn’t wear a cape or fly to earth from outer space, but she runs for the bus so fast it feels like flying, uses her super strength to carry her daughter’s boots, coat, bag AND scooter, and can make bumps and bruises better with just a kiss. This mum really does have superpowers.
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Mum Jokes
by Jessica Rowe
Over 500 eye-rolling, hilarious jokes, ready to bring out on any occasion. We all know about dad jokes but isn’t mum just as funny? Absolutely, she is. She’s running circles around those lame dad jokes. Jessica Rowe has compiled an awesome collection of quick and funny jokes, already road-tested and 100% guaranteed to embarrass anyone’s kids. An ideal present for any mum, any time.
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My Mum Tracy Beaker
by Jacqueline Wilson and illustrated by Nick Sharratt
A heart-warming tale of unconventional families and unconditional love; the perfect read for Jacqueline Wilson fans, young and old(er).
Meet Tracy’s daughter, Jess in this heart-warming tale of unconventional families and unconditional love. Jess and Tracy Beaker are the perfect team. They do everything together. Jess thinks Tracy is the best mum ever, even when she shouts at her teachers! Tracy has made the perfect home for Jess, leaving The Dumping Ground far behind her. Yes, it’s tiny, a bit mouldy and the Duke Estate is a bit scary. But it’s their happy home.
Until Sean Godfrey, Tracy’s rich boyfriend, whisks them away to a whirlwind life of fast cars and celebrity stardom.
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Mummy Fairy and Me
by Sophie Kinsella and illustrated by Marta Kissi
The perfect book to read together with your little one!
My mummy looks normal, like any other mummy . . . but she’s not. Because she can turn into a fairy. She just has to shut her eyes tight, say ‘Marshmallow’ . . . and POOF! She’s Mummy Fairy.
Ella’s family have a big secret . . . her mummy is a fairy! She can do amazing spells with her computawand to make delicious cupcakes, create the perfect birthday party and cause chaos at the supermarket. But sometimes the spells go a bit wrong and that’s when Ella comes to the rescue!
Ages: 5 to 7 year olds
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For the World's Best Mum
Summersdale Publishers
You can read this book after your tween or teen has filled it out for you on Mother’s Day!
Celebrate everything you love about you mother with this little book, filled with hand-picked quotes and thoughtful words to show her just how incredible she is. It’s the perfect keepsake to remind her that she really is the world s best mum.
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Hello, Mum
by Polly Dunbar
This one is for Mum to read by herself on Mother’s Day. Fantastically funny, wise and charming motherhood sketches from award-winning illustrator Polly Dunbar. ‘Go away, I’m busy writing about the beauty of motherhood.’ Polly Dunbar is an award-winning illustrator who usually draws for children rather than adults, but when she had her own sons, she started recording the beautiful and maddening moments of parenthood with a doodle. Hello, Mum is her visual diary of the magical highs and absurd lows that many parents will recognise – from the shock and awe of the baby days to the delight (and terror) of the toddler years and the mayhem of sibling rivalry.
Dunbar’s fantastically funny, wise and enchanting drawings capture this precious and fleeting time with heart-touching perfection.
Buy it here.
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