Happy Mother’s Day! Today we celebrate all the moms and maternal figures in our lives, and so we’ve gathered some sweet and endearing picture books for mothers and their little ones to share to celebrate the spirit of this Mother’s Day—from beautifully illustrated picture books about baby animals exploring the world with their mothers to a sweet story about a lost egg searching for its parents.
Spring is here and new life is stirring. There is so much for Big Bear to teach her new cub as they step out into the forest. Together they eat, swim, fish, and play as one season becomes the next. With Big Bear’s help, Little One grows more and more confident, until winter comes once more and it’s time to head home. With gentle text and stunning black and white illustrations, Jo Weaver reveals the wonder of nature, the first steps of independence, and the strength of parental love.
Buy Little One today from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or IndieBound.
Together, a whale calf and its mother swim under midnight skies and through coral reefs teeming with life as they migrate to the cool, rich waters of the north to feed. Gray Whale gently guides her baby along the way, keeping Little Whale safe from passing ships and dangerous predators. At long last, the echo of a whale song calls to them through icy water and they know…they are home. Jo Weaver’s gentle text and stunning monochromatic illustrations reveal the wonder of nature, the excitement of discovery, and the strength of parental love.
Buy Little Whale today from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or IndieBound.
As hunters approach their home in the jungle, Mother Tiger and her cubs, Puli and Sera, must venture to find a new home away from danger. Together, they explore different homes in the jungle, but the ones they find aren’t suited for tigers. Some are too wet, some are too dry, and some are just downright unwelcoming. But with their mother’s help, they may be able to find one that’s just right.
Buy Little Tigers today from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or IndieBound.
A group of friendly dinosaurs helps a lost egg search for its parents after it’s been blown out of its nest. But if the little egg is to be reunited with its family, first they must discover what kind of dinosaur lies inside. What does that egg look like inside its shell? Surely, there must be a way to tell! This heartwarming story featuring Alex Latimer’s signature bold art style will keep dinosaur lovers and fans of Are You My Mother? enthusiastically following along and guessing who is inside the shell.
Buy Am I Yours? today from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or IndieBound.