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Tender Tales for Mother's Day

CHILDREN'S

MOMMY LOVE

by Susan Verde ; illustrated by Naoko Stoop

Words of wisdom for harried parents—this one will make an ideal baby shower gift. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY FROM THE CRAYONS

by Drew Daywalt ; illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

Another endearing and amusing outing with these winsome characters. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

A CARD FOR MY MOM

by Bashabi Fraser ; illustrated by Maanvi Kapur

A gentle Mother’s Day tale with a message of inclusion. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

JOYFUL SONG

by Lesléa Newman ; illustrated by Susan Gal

A soaring ode to community, tradition, and family. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

MAMÁ'S PANZA

by Isabel Quintero ; illustrated by Iliana Galvez

A sweet, body-positive celebration of motherhood and its physical expression. Full review >

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