You Hung The Moon
By Jessica Urlichs | Illustrated by Sarah Reinhardt
“A love letter between mother and child” – written by the beautiful poet from New Zealand, Jess Urlichs. If you’re a mum reading this and aren’t already – you must find Jess on her socials where she shares poems that resonate with mums everywhere. Careful though – 95% of her work has me in (happy) tears 😅🧡
Jessica Urlichs Instagram – @jessurlichs
The First Year
By Emilie Tunstill| Illustrated by Elle Dawson-Scott
The First Year is a beautiful keepsake children’s book, with a touching story about the adventures mama and bub have together in the first year – the highs, lows and everything in between. Following their journey from birth to first birthday, it highlights the special bond between a mother and her new baby. Babies will enjoy listening to the heartfelt rhyming tale – feeling love and connection from their mums. At the same time, it helps new mums feel seen – normalising the challenges of that first year, while also celebrating the pure joy that a new baby brings.
Love Your Forever
By Robert Munsch| Illustrated by Sheila McGraw
This book is a must read – First published in 1986! Yep – this book first appeared on shelves almost 40 years ago and the world still raves about this sweet story. I was gifted this one at my baby shower. It highlights the stages of motherhood until the very end (literally). It’s a beautiful story and I doubt you will be able to get through it without shedding a tear or two. It will make you want to hug your babies that little bit tighter and want to slow down your days with them.
My Mummy Loves Me
By Sallie Dick
A short, rhyming story (perfect for bedtime) about how much mums love their kids.
By Courtney Birch| Illustrated by Kathy Pugh
This book follows a mother and her baby as they water the plants in their backyard. Each page has beautifully hand-drawn illustrations by artist Kathy Pugh.
Flowers, fiddle-leaf figs, bee’s and fruit trees, this book is perfect for story time with your little one.
Though, this tale isn’t just about watering plants – it’s also a gentle reminder for mums to not only connect with their baby and nature, but to look after their pelvic floor health in pregnancy and postpartum, too!
My Mum is the Best
Written and Illustrated by… Bluey and Bingo?
For parents with kids in their ‘Bluey Era’ – This book is about (arguably) one of the best mums of our time: Chilli Heeler 😉
Where is the Green Sheep?
By Courtney Birch| Illustrated by Kathy Pugh
Authors: Mem Fox and Judy Horacek
Article by Birchy’s Books.
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Books that celebrate mums and the bond they have with their kids – great for gifting this mother’s day! ❤️
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Sweet stories to read with your babies this Mother's Day
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