The Most Perfect Spot - By Diane Goode

A little boy wants to take his mother to the most perfect spot for a picnic.  They try one location after another, but are met with disaster after disaster - ducks, mud, rain . . . They eventually head for home, where they discover the most perfect spot of all! Really adorable illustrations compliment this sweet story.

You Are The Best Medicine - By Julie Aigner Clark

This book is such a treasure!  The beautiful story of a mother trying to explain cancer to her little girl.  Mommy will feel sick, Mommy will lose her hair, Mommy will be very tired . . . but lots of love, kindness, and sweet memories will help to see us through.  A portion of the proceeds from the purchase of this book will actually go to Breast Cancer Research!

Flower Garden - By Eve Bunting

A little girl who lives in the city CAN'T give her Mama a whole garden for her birthday, but CAN give her a little garden in a WINDOW BOX!  This is a precious and beautifully illustrated book on the joy of giving something lovely.  The story will help children to recognize several flowers by name and may even plant in their hearts the desire to do some gardening!

One More Time, Mama - By Sue Alexander

A little girl begs her mama to tell her the story of what it was like waiting for her baby's arrival.  This book not only gives children a sense of how long a pregnancy lasts, but also teaches about the growing love in a mother's heart as she patiently waits for that first sight of her little one.  A very sweet story! The soft illustrations add warmth and beauty to the storyline. 

A Suitcase Surprise For Mommy - By Cat Cora

This is the perfect little book for a child who has a working mother.  Zoran's Mommy has to fly out of town, on business, and he knows he'll miss her a lot.  He comes up with just the right thing to send along with her, to make sure Mommy won't forget how much he loves her!  The illustrations are quite adorable for younger children. 

Mama's Day - By Linda Ashman

A truly precious book about the love that mamas have for their little ones.  This is a delightful read for a preschool unit about "The Family" or for a cuddle-up time with Mom.  The illustrations include one nursing mother and a few bare baby bottoms, but nothing inappropriate is shown.  Loving mothers are portrayed from cover to cover of this sweet story, giving a very warm and secure feeling to the reader. 

Where's Our Mama? - By Diane Goode

She cooks good food, she reads lots of books, she's strong and smart . . . She may not be famous, but to these two little lost girls, their mama is someone extra special!  This is the sweet story of sisters who try to find their mama with the help of a French gendarme, and, in the process, they share what sets their mama apart from every other woman in Paris.  The soft, yet fun, illustrations definitely make the story even more enjoyable.

If Kisses Were Colors - By Janet Lawler

A sweet story of a mother's love for her little one.  Very few words and beautiful illustrations make this a perfect bedtime story for younger children. The paintings look like pretty cracked egg shells!