Curtis, Jamie Lee
Summary: A hard-working mother's extraordinary accomplishments are listed by her devoted child.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2010
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE CURJames-Duncan, Monique
Summary: Following a day in the life of two rambunctious children and their mom, this warm, revealing picture book builds a bridge of empathy between parent and child and celebrates the value of "Mommy Time."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE JAMWalstead, Alice
Summary: The How to Catch Kids try to trap the Mamasaurus, a one-of-a-kind creature whose love, kindness, and awesomeness have no limits.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks Wonderland 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WALNewman, Lesléa.
Summary: In rhyming text, a toddler spends the day with its mommies. They play inside and outside until it's time for a bath and to say good-night.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD NEWSchofield, Paul
Summary: "Mommy has to go to work, I'll miss you little one. Reassuring and nurturing, this gentle rhyming book is the perfect way to remind your little one how much you love them while you are at work."
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Summary: Illustrations and gently rhyming text follow two mothers and their toddler on a sunny day.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2020
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Summary: "From New York Times Bestselling Author Mariame Kaba, a poignant, beautifully illustrated story of a little girl's worries when her Mama goes to jail, and the love that bridges the distance between them: "Even though I'm away, My love is always here to stay. See you soon, Queenie. Love, Mama." Queenie loves living with Mama and Grandma Louise. Together, they go to the grocery store, eat ice...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Haymarket Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KABMembrino, Anna
Summary: Perfect for reading aloud with its rhyming, rhythmic text, this picture book finds two mommies sharing a perfect day with their little one, from visiting animals on a farm to bedtime snuggles.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2022
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Summary: A young boy admires his mother's body art and each part of her life her tattoos show.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press Kids 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ACACopies Available at East Bay
1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE ACASmith, Craig
Summary: Originally written as a children's song, Wonky Donkey has a daughter, cute and small, and prone to mischief.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SMIBright, Rachel
Summary: Mama Bear tries to hustle her cub through the day's activities and errands, but Bella Bear insists on going her own pace and showing Mama the value in taking her time.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BRIHammond, Tiffany
Summary: Young children will learn what life can look like for an autistic child who uses nonverbal communication by following a mother and child on a day where they use a tablet to communicate with others.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Wheat Penny Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HAMParton, Dolly
Summary: A poor girl delights in her coat of many colors, made by her mother from rags, because despite the ridicule of the other children she knows the coat was made with love.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PARWang, Holman
Summary: "Being a mom is eleven jobs in one! This unique picture book for very young readers celebrates the many jobs being a parent encompasses: A general who rallies the troops (or unruly kids), a curator of modern art (or finger paintings), an archaeologist looking for buried treasures (or socks)... when Mom gets home from her day job as a carpenter, she never knows which job will be waiting for her,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WANHosford, Kate
Summary: In rhyming text, a mother and daughter spend a day together, enjoying the beauty of nature.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOSAzaad, Dezh
Summary: An Afghan child learns to make sour cherry jam, stew, and tea with his mother, just like she learned from her mother.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2024
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Summary: "My Little Ogichidaa is inspired by Indigenous motherhood. It invites readers to explore the compelling dreams and hopes of an Indigenous parent for her soon-to-be-born warrior. The word Ogichidaa itself means warrior in Anishinaabemowin, and this beautifully illustrated book is a tribute to Indigenous families everywhere who are proudly raising their children to carry forward their culture,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Medicine Wheel Education 2024
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Summary: Feeling quite ordinary, a plain gray moth sadly compares itself to its more exotic kin, such as the Luna Moth, the Spider Moth, and the Hummingbird Moth. And the little moth feels even worse when a young girl sees it and says "Eww!" But things change when her brother explains that this particular type of moth is his favorite kind of insect. Maybe an ordinary moth is really extraordinary after...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GRARyan, Pam Muñoz.
Summary: Using rhyming text, a child describes the wonder of the ocean experienced through each of her five senses.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2003
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JE SPANISH RYATafolla, Carmen
Summary: "A mother reassures her daughter that--whether their time apart has been long or short, boring or exciting--their family will soon be together again"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE TARCousins, Lucy
Summary: Little Fish has all sorts of fishy friends in his underwater home, but loves one of them most of all.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2005