Celebrate mothers not just for one day but all year long with these selections.

Happy Mother’s Day from the Crayons by Drew Daywalt. illus. by Oliver Jeffers. Philomel. ISBN 9780593624586. 
Toddler-K–The Crayons are getting ready for Mother’s Day in their latest book. Each page features a different crayon sharing their love for their mother figure in their own unique way. This fun and inclusive Mother’s Day story is packed with Daywalt and Jeffers’s signature charm and wit. VERDICT A great purchase for libraries with fans of the series, or those seeking an inclusive Mother’s Day read.

Bebé Ama a Mamá/Baby Loves Mom by Chela de la Vega. illus. by Teresa Martínez. duopress. ISBN 9781464220159.
Baby-PreS–This beautiful bilingual Spanish/English title celebrates the love between babies and their mamas. Featuring a diverse group of Latinx mothers and their babies, this title fills an important gap in many collections. VERDICT A first purchase for most everyone.

I Love You, Mama by J.D Forester. illus. by Christine Gore. Grosset & Dunlap. ISBN 9780593750544. 
Baby-Toddler–This charming board book is a heartwarming addition to the shelves that celebrate family, caretakers, and mothers in particular. Featuring soft, pastel colors, the story follows a baby bear expressing the many reasons to love its mother through sweet, rhyming text. VERDICT A delightful gift book and thoughtful addition to Mother’s Day collections, and a treasure for sharing with little ones.

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 My Moms Love Me by Anna Membrino. illus. by Joy Hwang Ruiz. Scholastic/Cartwheel. ISBN 9781338687255. 
Toddler-K–A tender love story celebrating a same-sex, interracial family, this board book offers a much-needed representation in early childhood literature. Told from a baby’s perspective, the narrative highlights a day filled with warmth and affection. VERDICT This title fills a vital gap in the board book collection and is a must-have for all shelves.

 Mamá’s Panza by Isabel Quintero. illus. by Iliana Galvez. Penguin/Kokila. ISBN 9780593616420. 
PreS-K–Mamá carries the small narrator, still growing in her belly, the first home, where it is safe. On a lap where there is just enough room for this toddler-almost-preschooler among her soft and welcoming folds, she says that panza is another word for cradle. VERDICT Quintero’s words speak to bonds of care, while the glorious illustrations sing of bodies round and safe. In this must-purchase, there is bounty of feeling, respect for physicality, touch, and sensation, wrapped in a picture book pocket.

Soul Step by Jewell Parker Rhodes & Kelly McWilliams. illus. by Briana Mukodiri Uchendu. Little, Brown. ISBN 9780316562713. 
PreS-Gr 3–A young Black girl learns what gets her mama through the everyday: step. She is encouraged by her mother and aunt to join her own step team, and this is where the story ends—in a dance studio, steppin’ with her new sisters. VERDICT A wonderfully rhythmic picture book on an aspect of Black culture that is not often highlighted in the picture book format.

Mommy Loves You, Little Sea Otter by Amanda Wood. illus. by Bec Winnel & Vikki Chu. Abrams/­Magic Cat. ISBN 9781419776960. 
Toddler-PreS–This charming title follows a baby otter on a heartfelt adventure to find the perfect gift for his mommy. Along the way, he faces a small mishap when an oyster cuts his paw, but Mommy is there to comfort him and remind him that the best gift is a simple, loving hug. VERDICT A solid purchase for most library collections.