Celebrate Motherâs Day with these 8 picture books that are perfect to read aloud with the little ones in your life!
by Pat Mora, illustrated by Paula BarragĂĄn
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"Wonderful for reading aloud or for enjoying quietly alone. This is that rare book that will resonate across age ranges and cultures to appeal to the common human experience. A tour de force." âSchool Library Journal
by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon
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â"Succinct poetry shines in this impassioned celebration of history; the stories of this African-American family traveling the globe are rich with heart and color." âKirkus Reviews, starred review
written and illustrated by Lulu Delacre
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"In a gift to mothers everywhere, Delacre includes all of the best known lullabies from the Latino culture â a veritable Latina Mother Goose." âThe Horn Book
by Samara Cole Doyon, illustrated by Geneva Bowers
â"A fine addition to an expanding body of hair-affirming books that exude Black girl self-love and confidence."âKirkus Reviews, starred review
by Monica Brown, illustrated by Adriana M. Garcia
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"Shades of purple and turquoise create a mysterious and magical atmosphere within the pages that beckons to readers and invites them to dream. . . A love letter to Peru, dreams, and daughters everywhere." âSchool Library Journal
written and illustrated by Lulu Delacre
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"[A] celebration of the love parents have for their children." âSchool Library Journal
by Joe Hayes, illustrated by Esau Andrade Valencia
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â"This book overflows with affectionâand you can never have too much of that." âKirkus Reviews, starred review
by Glenda Armand, illustrated by Colin Bootman
"Inspired by the childhood of Frederick Douglass, Armand's debut reveals a poignant conversation between young Frederick and his mother, paired with Bootman's arresting and emotive paintings. . . Bootman deftly uses candlelight and moonlight to give his art a lovely iridescence, and presents intimate portraits of mother and son." âPublishers Weekly
