Making a Marvelous Mother's Day

The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and a certain Sunday is just ahead. So, what are you getting that amazing mom for Mother's Day? You don't have to spend a lot, but you do need to remember her in a special way. If you have brothers and sisters, or at least a very loud voice yourself, you can serenade your mom as you bring her breakfast in bed. Look here for songs for little ones. Older kids might want to check out Rise Up Singing, a group song book with the words to lots of old favorites.

Not a singer? Time to get crafty and make her something to treasure, or you can give her coupons for treats mothers love. Sometimes the best way to celebrate Mother's Day is to spend some time just with her, sharing a book that the two of you will enjoy.

Look below for wonderful books about great moms and the kids who love them.

Still searching for a great gift idea? The Web sites listed below have crafts and "instant" presents to put a smile on mom's face.

In the Library

Click on any title to go to the catalog and check availability.

The Case of the Mind Reading Mommies by Elizabeth Levy.

Plans for a Mother's Day magic show go awry when presents go missing. Time to call in the Kate and her friend to solve the mystery. Includes instructions for performing magic tricks.

Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers.

All Annabel's mother does is boss, boss, boss: do your homework, clean your room, be nice to your little brother. Annabel wishes she were an adult so that she could do whatever SHE wanted. When she gets her wish, things go crazy when Annabel and her mom trade bodies.

Happy Mother's Day by Steven Kroll.

In this picture book, surprise after surprise awaits mom when she comes home.

 

Love to Mama: A Tribute to Mothers edited by Pat Mora.

Is there a special woman in your life who looks after you? These poems celebrate, in English and in Spanish, the mothers, grandmothers, and other caregivers who love their children.

 

Ma Dear's Aprons by Patricia C. McKissack.

Ma Dear has a different apron for every day of the week except for Sunday. That's her day of rest from hard work washing and ironing for rich folks. This is a true story of family strength from the early 1900s as remembered by Ma Dear's loving son who told it to his granddaughter, Patrica McKissack.

Mother's Day by Willma Willis Gore.

The history and customs of Mother's Day. Part of the Best Holiday Books series.

The Mother's Day Sandwich by Jillian Wynot.

When the kids ruin a breakfast surprise, Mom saves the day with the best Mother's Day sandwich ever.

My Mama Had a Dancing Heart by Libba Moore Gray.

Every new season is a time for dancing! The daughter, now a grown-up ballerina, remembers dancing barefoot in spring rains, running through the waves with balloons and kites, and kicking up leaves for an autumn dance.

 

My Very Own Mother's Day: A Book of Cooking and Crafts by Robin West.

Easy recipes and make-it-yourself ideas to show mom how much you love her.

Ramona and Her Mother by Beverly Cleary.

Can a mother love a daughter who dyes herself blue and wears pajamas to school?
 

Red Light, Green Light, Mama and Me by Cari Best.

Lizzie has a very exciting day when she goes to work at the library in downtown New York with her mama.

A Ride on Mother's Back: A Day of Baby Carrying Around the World by Emery Bernhard.

Around the world, mothers hold their children close and teach them about their world.

On the Web

DLTK's mother's Day Crafts for Kids

Recipes, crafts, cards, and poems to help make the day special for a special mom.
 

FamilyFun: Happy Mother's Day

If you're a cooking kind of kid, you'll find lots of yummy, sweet treats to make for mom. Are you a crafty sort? What mom wouldn't love a brooch or paper flowers that will last forever? Get together with the rest of the family, and check out ideas for throwing your mom a special party.

Kids' Turn Central

Draw mom a picture online and send it to her through e-mail. Pictures to color and coupons to print for hugs, cleaning your room, breakfast in bed, and just being an angel. You can post a tribute to your mom online! Best viewed with Internet Explorer.

Mother's Day Goodies to Download

Make mom some personalized stationery right from the Web. Includes more coupon ideas (dusting the furniture, wash the dishes, even reading mom a book!) and beautiful flowered wall paper for her computer that wishes her a happy mother's Day.