Celebrate Mother’s Day with these 8 picture books that are perfect to read aloud with the little ones in your life!

Front cover for Love to MamĂĄ by Pat Mora and Paula BarragĂĄn
Love to MamĂĄ: A Tribute to Mothers

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." —School Library Journal

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Front cover for Poems in the Attic by Nikki Grimes and Elizabeth Zunon
Poems in the Attic

by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon

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⭐"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." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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Front cover for Arrorró, mi niño by Lulu Delacre
Arroró mi niño: Latino Lullabies and Gentle Games

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 — a veritable Latina Mother Goose." —The Horn Book

Front cover for Magic Like That by Samara Cole Doyon and Geneva Bowers
Magic Like That

by Samara Cole Doyon, illustrated by Geneva Bowers

⭐"A fine addition to an expanding body of hair-affirming books that exude Black girl self-love and confidence."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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Front cover for The Turquoise Room / El cuarto turquesa by Monica Brown and Adriana M. Garcia
El cuarto turquesa / The Turquoise Room

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." –School Library Journal

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Front cover for How Far Do You Love Me? by Lulu Delacre
How Far Do You Love Me?

written and illustrated by Lulu Delacre

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"[A] celebration of the love parents have for their children." —School Library Journal

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Front cover for Don't Say a Word, MamĂĄ / No digas nada, MamĂĄ by Joe Hayes and Esau Andrade Valencia
Don't Say a Word, MamĂĄ / No digas nada, MamĂĄ

by Joe Hayes, illustrated by Esau Andrade Valencia

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⭐"This book overflows with affection—and you can never have too much of that." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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Front cover for Love Twelve Miles Long by Glenda Armand and Colin Bootman
Love Twelve Miles Long

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." —Publishers Weekly

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