15 Kids’ Books for Mother’s & Father’s Day

by Ryan Brockington & Isaac Webster ; illustrated by Lauren May

A straightforward and nonjudgmental validation of many LGBTQ+ and other family structures. Full review >

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by Robert Broder ; illustrated by Carrie O'Neill

This dad is a welcome role model for father figures everywhere. Full review >

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by Kristin Hensley & Jen Smedley ; illustrated by Paul Briggs

If “being mean…means… // I LOVE YOU!!!” then this kid sure must love her mother. Wouldn’t lots of moms prefer a hug? Full review >

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by Mifflin Lowe ; illustrated by Dani Torrent

Like this child, readers will want to be like this dad: able to dream big and accomplish anything. Full review >

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by Carol Lynn Pearson ; illustrated by Corey Egbert

A sweet baby shower book for religious parents. Full review >

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by Gareth Peter ; illustrated by Garry Parsons

A sweet adventure. Full review >

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by Aurore Petit ; illustrated by Aurore Petit ; translated by Daniel Hahn

The final metaphor says it all: “A mother’s a home.” Full review >

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by NoNieqa Ramos ; illustrated by Jacqueline Alcántara

Perfectly dazzling. Full review >

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by Brandon Reese ; illustrated by Brandon Reese

Wonder what these two will “invent” next? Full review >

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by Matt Ringler ; illustrated by Raúl the Third & Elaine Bay

Kids everywhere will be honing their tantrum skills in hopes of riding their very own strollercoasters. Full review >

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by Tasha Spillett-Sumner ; illustrated by Michaela Goade

Gorgeous, shimmering, heartfelt. Full review >

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by Joan Summers ; illustrated by Alberta Torres

Readers will likely want to gather their own natural rainbows, and caregivers should be ready with expressions of love. Full review >

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by Tilly Temple ; illustrated by Sean Julian

The environmental messaging is staid, but the artwork is sweet. Full review >

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by Anusha Veluswamy ; illustrated by Abhilasha Khatri

There are few enough U.S. picture books about South Indian families; it’s a shame this one is so weak. Full review >

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by Jessica Young ; illustrated by Rafael López

A tender ode to a family’s ever changing (and never-ending) love. Full review >

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