Books About Moms · 909 titles considered

The Best Moms Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about moms? 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.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Moms

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1932

Little House in the Big Woods

By Laura Ingalls Wilder, Garth Williams (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Little House on the Prairie series

A young girl and her family live in a log cabin in the Big Woods of Wisconsin during the late 19th century.

238 pages· 33,170 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 290,632 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–16 · 1868

Little Women

By Louisa May Alcott, Anna Bond (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Little Women series

Four sisters navigate life's challenges while awaiting their father's return from war.

816 pages· 184,747 words· Est. 17 hour read
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,522,143 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Science of Breakable Things

A girl tries to win a science competition to help her mother who has become depressed and withdrawn.

320 pages· 52,518 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,775 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

The Year of Billy Miller

By Kevin Henkes · Book #1 in the Billy Miller series

A young boy navigates the challenges of second grade while dealing with family dynamics and his own self-doubt.

240 pages· 21,830 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 9,073 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Three Pennies

A foster girl seeks her birth mother before losing her chance at a forever home.

208 pages· 25,848 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 490 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–7 · 1957

Little Bear

A bear's adventures reveal a mother's unwavering love.

64 pages· 1,812 words· Est. 31 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 59,813 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Glitter Gets Everywhere

A girl navigates grief and change after moving from London to New York.

320 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 545 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Parker Inheritance

A hidden letter reveals a mystery and a fortune. Can Candice and Brandon solve it before it's lost forever?

Coretta Scott King Award (2019)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2018)
368 pages· 84,464 words· Est. 11 hour read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,331 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Red, White, and Whole

An Indian American girl faces her mother's illness, torn between cultural worlds and expectations.

224 pages· 21,311 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 8,221 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2021

Starfish

Ellie battles fat-shaming and seeks freedom in a world obsessed with weight.

256 pages· 25,995 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 37,660 ratings
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Moms Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about moms for the youngest readers and listeners.

More Than Balloons

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Discover the boundless love that surpasses all others.

You Are My Happy
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You Are My Happy

Ages 0–4 · 2019

A bedtime tale of gratitude and joy shared between a mother bear and her cub.

Bunny Roo, I Love You
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Bunny Roo, I Love You

Ages 0–2 · 2015

Discover how mamas comfort their babies in a bewildering world.

Bear of My Heart

Ages 1–4 · 2006

A mother bear promises her cub endless love and adventure.

Flip, Flap, Fly!

Ages 0–3 · 2009

Baby animals explore their world, guided by their mothers, discovering new friends along the way.

If Kisses Were Colors
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If Kisses Were Colors

Ages 1–3 · 2003

A parent's love shines brighter than a rainbow.

Mommy's Best Kisses

Ages 2–4 · 2003

Discover how animals express a mother's love through tender kisses.

One Whole Bunch

Ages 0–4 · 2019

A boy collects flowers for his mother, counting down from 10 to 1.

I Love You Just the Way You Are

Ages 0–3 · 2019

A tiny mouse shows bravery and love in a parent's eyes.

Night-Night, Little Pookie

Ages 0–5 · 2009

Pookie's bedtime routine turns into a playful adventure.

A Mother for Choco

Ages 2–5 · 1992

Choco seeks a mother, discovering family isn't about resemblance.

Someday

Ages 4–8 · 2007

A mother's dreams for her child's future unfold in life's milestones.

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Moms Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about moms for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Me & Mama

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A rainy day reveals the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter.

A Bedtime Yarn
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A Bedtime Yarn

Ages 3–7 · 2017

A little bear's fear of the dark is soothed by a magical yarn connection.

Wally Does Not Want a Haircut

Ages 3–7 · 2016

A sheep's shaggy wool causes trouble, forcing him to face his fear of haircuts.

I Wanna Iguana

Ages 4–8 · 2004

A boy negotiates with his mom to get an iguana through hilarious notes.

Mama Seeton's Whistle

Ages 3–6 · 2015

Can a mother's whistle bring her children back from afar?

The Kissing Hand

Ages 3–8 · 1993

A young raccoon learns to cope with going to school for the first time.

Is That You, Eleanor Sue?

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A girl in disguise rings the doorbell, sparking a playful family adventure.

The High Rise Glorious Skittle Skat Roarious Sky Pie Angel Food Cake

Ages 6–9 · 1990

A girl baking a cake encounters unexpected angelic visitors.

Blueberries for Sal

Ages 3–7 · 1948

A little girl and a bear become lost on Blueberry Hill while picking blueberries with their mothers.

The Best Mother

Ages 3–7 · 2018

Maxine searches for a new mom but discovers her own is the best.

I'll Love You Till the Cows Come Home
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I'll Love You Till the Cows Come Home

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A person declares their love through a series of imaginative scenarios.

Come On, Rain

Ages 4–8 · 1999

A girl eagerly awaits rain to break the summer's oppressive heat.

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Moms Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about moms for developing and independent readers.

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Almost American Girl

Ages 14–18 · 2020

A teen's world shifts with immigration, family changes, and a life-saving art class.

Violets Are Blue
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Violets Are Blue

Ages 9–13 · 2021

A young girl faces family secrets and broken trust amidst a fresh start.

One for the Murphys
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One for the Murphys

Ages 10–13 · 2012

A foster child must choose between her past and a new family life.

The Girls I've Been

Ages 14–18 · 2021

A con artist's daughter becomes a hostage in a bank heist, but the robbers don't know who they're dealing with.

Forget Me Not
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Forget Me Not

Ages 9–12 · 2017

A girl with Tourette syndrome navigates a new school, friendship, and self-acceptance amid constant change.

Love & Gelato
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Love & Gelato

Ages 12–18 · 2016

A journal leads Lina on a Tuscan adventure to uncover family secrets.

A Snicker of Magic

Ages 9–12 · 2014

A girl must break a curse to restore magic and find a true home in a once-enchanted town.

Ruby on the Outside
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Ruby on the Outside

Ages 9–12 · 2015

Ruby's secret threatens her new friendship and everything she holds dear.

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
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I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

Ages 14–18 · 2017

A sister's death reveals hidden secrets, challenging Julia to uncover the truth and redefine her identity.

Finding Serendipity

Ages 8–12 · 2013

A girl and her dog embark on a magical quest to find her missing mother in a land where stories come alive.

One Crazy Summer

Ages 8–12 · 2010

Three sisters meet their estranged mother and uncover unexpected truths during a summer with the Black Panthers.

Dumplin'

Ages 13–18 · 2015

A girl enters a beauty pageant to reclaim her confidence and challenge societal norms.

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