Books About Mothers · 14 titles considered

The Best Mothers Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about mothers? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Berenstain Bears and Mama's New Job
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Mothers

Sale price
$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2022

All Through the Night

By Polly Faber, Harriet Hobday (Illustrator)

Discover the unseen heroes who keep the city alive while you sleep.

32 pages· 507 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 266 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1984

The Berenstain Bears and Mama's New Job

Mama Bear's new job challenges family dynamics.

32 pages· 1,044 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,102 ratings
$5.99Save 4%
Picture Book · Ages 6–6 · 2004

Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch

Can Henry keep Mudge from eating their Mother's Day surprise?

40 pages· 482 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 433 ratings
$4.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Hero Mom

By Melinda Hardin, Bryan Langdo (Illustrator)

Moms as superheroes, building, flying, and protecting the world.

24 pages· 137 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 227 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 1991

Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?

Do animals have mothers, too? Discover the universal bond of love in nature.

32 pages· 214 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 3,897 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2004

Little White Fish

A little fish searches the sea for its colorful mother. Will it find her?

32 pages· 131 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 283 ratings
$16.95Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021

Llama Llama Meets the Babysitter

A young llama's mother hires a babysitter, causing the llama to feel anxious and resistant to the change.

40 pages· 397 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 623 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Picture Book · 2010

THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GO OUT TO EAT

A bear family takes their mother out to dinner to give her a break from her busy routine.

1,165 words
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

My Mom Is Excellent

Celebrate the magic of moms who fix, entertain, and inspire.

32 pages· 80 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 96 ratings
$5.99Save 4%
Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1994

My Working Mom

By Peter Glassman, Tedd Arnold (Illustrator)

A girl's life is chaotic with her witch mom's magical job.

32 pages· 231 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 88 ratings
$16.95Save 6%
The Bookroo Book Club

Great books, picked for their age.

Books worth reading again and again, delivered to your door.

Find their book club
Bookroo book club box

Bookroo

  • About Us
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • Help Center
  • Contact Us
  • Affiliates

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo