The Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library
December, 22 2024 10:34:33
I Sang You Down from the Stars
By Spillett-sumner, Tasha
As she waits for the arrival of her new baby, a mother-to-be gathers gifts to create a sacred bundle. A white feather, cedar and sage, a stone from the river...Each addition to the bundle will offer the new baby strength and connection to tradition, family, and community. As they grow together, mother and baby will each have gifts to offer each other. Tasha Spillett-Sumner and Michaela Goade, two Indigenous creators, bring beautiful words and luminous art together in a resonant celebration of the bond between mother and child.
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9780316493161
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Hardcover
Welcome to the Party
By Union, Gabrielle
Inspired by the eagerly awaited birth of her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning actress Gabrielle Union pens a festive and universal love letter from parents to little ones, perfect for welcoming a baby to the party of life!Don't miss this audiobook edition, read by the author herself! Reminiscent of favorites such as The Wonderful Things You'll Be by Emily Winfield Martin, I've Loved You Since Forever by Hoda Kotb, and Take Heart, My Child by Ainsley Earhardt, Welcome to the Party is an upbeat celebration of new life that you'll want to enjoy with your tiny guest of honor over and over again. A great gift for all occasions, especially Mother's Day, Father's Day, baby showers, and birthdays.
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9780062978615
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Hardcover
Plenty of Hugs
By Manushkin, Fran
Two mommies spend a sunny day with their toddler in this cozy, rhyming picture book that is a loving celebration of family.This cheerful book follows a family from morning to night in lively rhyme that rolls off the tongue. There's a buzz for each bug, and a breeze for each tree, and plenty of hugs for you and me. The toddler and mommies take a morning bike ride to a farm stand, they visit a zoo in the afternoon, and in the evening there's the bath and storybook routine before the child is tucked cozily into bed. There are seas for ships and kisses for lips, so we can whisper I love you! This is sure to become a preschool favorite, for bedtime and any time.
Publisher: n/a
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9780525554011
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Hardcover
What I Like Most
By Murphy, Mary
In a lyrical story by Mary Murphy, gorgeously illustrated by award-winning artist Zhu Cheng-Liang, a child offers an ode to her favorite things - and people.What I like most in the world is my window. This morning, through my window, I see the postman at the red gate. . . .A little girl observes, one by one, things that give her pleasure - the apricot jam on her toast, the light-up shoes that make her feet bounce, the sparkling river, the pencil whose color comes out like a ribbon. But even after the jar becomes empty, and the shoes grow too small, and the pencil is all used up, one thing will never change. In a tenderly imagined story, Mary Murphy celebrates the intimacy of the bond between mother and child, while Zhu Cheng-Liang's wonderfully inviting artwork brings the day-to-day details to life.
Publisher: n/a
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9781536209402
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Hardcover
My Rainbow
By Neal, Deshanna
Warm morning sunlight and love fill the Neal home. And on one quiet day, playtime leads to an important realization:Trinity wants long hair like her dolls. She needs it to express who she truly is.So her family decides to take a trip to the beauty supply store, but none of the wigs is the perfect fit. Determined, Mom leaves with bundles of hair in hand, ready to craft a wig as colorful and vibrant as her daughter is.With powerful text by Trinity and DeShanna Neal and radiant art by Art Twink, My Rainbow is a celebration of showing up as our full selves with the people who have seen us fully all along.
Publisher: n/a
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9781984814609
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Hardcover
Mommy's Khimar
By Thompkins-bigelow, Jamilah
A young Muslim girl spends a busy day wrapped up in her mother's colorful headscarf in this sweet and fanciful picture book from debut author and illustrator Jamilah Tompkins-Bigelow and Ebony Glenn.A khimar is a flowing scarf that my mommy wears. Before she walks out the door each day, she wraps one around her head. A young girl plays dress up with her mother's headscarves, feeling her mother's love with every one she tries on. Charming and vibrant illustrations showcase the beauty of the diverse and welcoming community in this portrait of a young Muslim American girl's life.
Publisher: n/a
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9781534400597
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Hardcover
Hero Mom
By Hardin, Melinda
The moms in the book are superheroes. They may not leap over tall buildings, and they may not have super-human speed. But these moms construct buildings, fly planes, and make tanks roll. They do all kinds of things to help create a safer world. These superheroes are moms. Military moms. Hero moms.
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9781477816455
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Hardcover
Hush! A Thai Lullaby
By Ho, Minfong
A lullaby which asks animals such as a lizard, monkey, and water-buffalo to be quiet and not disturb the sleeping baby.
Publisher: n/a
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531095002
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Hardcover
A Night Out with Mama
By Wallis, Quvenzhané
From Academy Award-nominated actress Quvenzhan Wallis comes a story about glitz, glamour, and the most important thing of all - family.A very talented little girl has a very special night ahead of her. A night where she'll get to wear a new dress in the most beautiful shade of blue with shoes that match it perfectly. A night where she'll get to ride in the biggest car she's ever seen! A night that will, of course, include ice cream. But most special of all, it will be a night out with her mama.
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9781481458801
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Hardcover
Mommy, Mama, and Me
By Newman, Lesl?a
Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its mommies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there's no limit to what a loving family can do together.Shares the loving bond between same-sex parents and their children.
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9781582462639
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Book
My Mama Is a Mechanic
By Cenko, Doug
Snuggle with Mom for this sweet book about a mother as seen through her son's eyes. To him, she is a surgeon when she repairs his favorite stuffed animal, a chemist when in the kitchen, and an architect when they play with toy blocks. But no matter what happens, she is always his mama, and that's the most important thing of all!
Publisher: n/a
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9781936669714
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Hardcover
My Mom Is a Superhero!
By Chlebowski, Rachel
What makes your mom a superhero? My mom does so much for me with care; like a Wonder Woman, she's always there! Wonder Woman has never been more adorable in this sturdy board book that's the perfect way for babies and toddlers to celebrate Mother's Day. Perfect for DC fans of all ages, from the youngest readers to parental figures of all kinds, this board book features fun and sweet art of the DC Super Heroes.
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9780593305409
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Board Book
For You, I Will
By Duncan, Elle
ESPN SportsCenter anchor Elle Duncan and Corretta Scott King Illustrator Honoree Laura Freeman team up in this moving ode to Duncan's daughter that will resonate with mothers and daughters everywhere.. I will wrap my arms around you, so you will know comfort.And when you're ready to leave, I'll be brave enough to let you go.I will stand steady while you find your footing.I'll walk tall while you find your stride.For you, I will. . Inspired by Elle Duncan's contribution to The Undefeated's "Love Letters to Black Women" segment, For You, I Will is an intimate yet universal celebration of growing up. The poetic text and heartwarming illustrations depict a mother teaching her daughter how to be confident, how to be a part of a community, and, ultimately, how to be unapologetically herself.
Publisher: n/a
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9781368083676
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Hardcover
Call Your Mother
By Gold, Tracy
From author Tracy C. Gold and illustrator Vivian Mineker, Call Your Mother is a heartwarming tribute to the timeless bond between mothers and children, from infancy to parenthood.. When you're hungry, when you're sad, When you don't know why you're mad, Goo ga! Ma ma! Call your mother. . From life's highs to life's lows, there's one person who is always the first one we call: our mother. She's the one we want to comfort us, to wipe our tears, and to share our triumphs.. In this beautiful and relatable picture book, follow a mother and daughter through the years as they face each new stage together and learn you are never too old to need your mother. The perfect gift for the mothers or grandmothers in your life who always answer the call.
Publisher: n/a
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9781641709040
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Hardcover
You'll Always Be My Chickadee
By Hosford, Kate
Weaving together the wonders of nature and a parent's devotion in one glorious day of outdoor exploration, this picture book is a beautiful, unforgettable ode to the bond between caregiver and child.. Busy birdsong, breaking dawn,melodies above the lawn.Fly right over here to me.You'll always be my chickadee.. With lyrical, rhyming text by author Kate Hosford and gorgeous illustrations by artist Sarah Gonzales, this gentle book shows that there are as many ways to say I love you as there are special moments to be shared together. A restful bedtime book, a cherished read-aloud, and a memorable gift for new families, You'll Always Be My Chickadee reassures young children that no matter what, our love for them is as steadfast as the tallest forest tree and as endless as the stars in the sky.
Publisher: n/a
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9781797214375
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Hardcover
More Than You Imagine
By Hutchinson, Thelia
More than you imagine, I want the best for you. I'll always be beside you in everything you do.A collection of parents' hopes, dreams, and promises of unconditional love empowers children to build a strong foundation and become more than they ever imagined.The illustrations represent multiple families and those of diverse family structures, including interracial, same-sex, adoptive, and single parent families, making this a soon-to-be cherished book about parent and child bonding for any family.Debut author Thelia Hutchinson's heartfelt words and Adriana Predoi's whimsical art are a wonderful duo.
Publisher: n/a
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9781958372364
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Hardcover
Box of Dreams
By Kazmi, Faith
A little girl watches as her mama fills up a big box, but this is no ordinary package. It has a special name: the balikbayan box.Together, they pack all sorts of gifts and treats for their family in the Philippines, but the girl has a secret wish to send along inside. A wish to fly with the box to meet her cousins and Lola and their family and to see and experience all the places where Mama grew up. A wish she hopes will one day come true.Faith Kazmi and Christine Almeda take readers on a moving journey in this lyrical and poignant picture book that celebrates the dreams that are shared with loved ones back home and the power of love to connect families across oceans and lands.
I Sang You Down from the Stars
By Spillett-sumner, Tasha
As she waits for the arrival of her new baby, a mother-to-be gathers gifts to create a sacred bundle. A white feather, cedar and sage, a stone from the river...Each addition to the bundle will offer the new baby strength and connection to tradition, family, and community. As they grow together, mother and baby will each have gifts to offer each other. Tasha Spillett-Sumner and Michaela Goade, two Indigenous creators, bring beautiful words and luminous art together in a resonant celebration of the bond between mother and child.
Welcome to the Party
By Union, Gabrielle
Inspired by the eagerly awaited birth of her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning actress Gabrielle Union pens a festive and universal love letter from parents to little ones, perfect for welcoming a baby to the party of life!Don't miss this audiobook edition, read by the author herself! Reminiscent of favorites such as The Wonderful Things You'll Be by Emily Winfield Martin, I've Loved You Since Forever by Hoda Kotb, and Take Heart, My Child by Ainsley Earhardt, Welcome to the Party is an upbeat celebration of new life that you'll want to enjoy with your tiny guest of honor over and over again. A great gift for all occasions, especially Mother's Day, Father's Day, baby showers, and birthdays.
Plenty of Hugs
By Manushkin, Fran
Two mommies spend a sunny day with their toddler in this cozy, rhyming picture book that is a loving celebration of family.This cheerful book follows a family from morning to night in lively rhyme that rolls off the tongue. There's a buzz for each bug, and a breeze for each tree, and plenty of hugs for you and me. The toddler and mommies take a morning bike ride to a farm stand, they visit a zoo in the afternoon, and in the evening there's the bath and storybook routine before the child is tucked cozily into bed. There are seas for ships and kisses for lips, so we can whisper I love you! This is sure to become a preschool favorite, for bedtime and any time.
What I Like Most
By Murphy, Mary
In a lyrical story by Mary Murphy, gorgeously illustrated by award-winning artist Zhu Cheng-Liang, a child offers an ode to her favorite things - and people.What I like most in the world is my window. This morning, through my window, I see the postman at the red gate. . . .A little girl observes, one by one, things that give her pleasure - the apricot jam on her toast, the light-up shoes that make her feet bounce, the sparkling river, the pencil whose color comes out like a ribbon. But even after the jar becomes empty, and the shoes grow too small, and the pencil is all used up, one thing will never change. In a tenderly imagined story, Mary Murphy celebrates the intimacy of the bond between mother and child, while Zhu Cheng-Liang's wonderfully inviting artwork brings the day-to-day details to life.
My Rainbow
By Neal, Deshanna
Warm morning sunlight and love fill the Neal home. And on one quiet day, playtime leads to an important realization:Trinity wants long hair like her dolls. She needs it to express who she truly is.So her family decides to take a trip to the beauty supply store, but none of the wigs is the perfect fit. Determined, Mom leaves with bundles of hair in hand, ready to craft a wig as colorful and vibrant as her daughter is.With powerful text by Trinity and DeShanna Neal and radiant art by Art Twink, My Rainbow is a celebration of showing up as our full selves with the people who have seen us fully all along.
Mommy's Khimar
By Thompkins-bigelow, Jamilah
A young Muslim girl spends a busy day wrapped up in her mother's colorful headscarf in this sweet and fanciful picture book from debut author and illustrator Jamilah Tompkins-Bigelow and Ebony Glenn.A khimar is a flowing scarf that my mommy wears. Before she walks out the door each day, she wraps one around her head. A young girl plays dress up with her mother's headscarves, feeling her mother's love with every one she tries on. Charming and vibrant illustrations showcase the beauty of the diverse and welcoming community in this portrait of a young Muslim American girl's life.
Hero Mom
By Hardin, Melinda
The moms in the book are superheroes. They may not leap over tall buildings, and they may not have super-human speed. But these moms construct buildings, fly planes, and make tanks roll. They do all kinds of things to help create a safer world. These superheroes are moms. Military moms. Hero moms.
Hush! A Thai Lullaby
By Ho, Minfong
A lullaby which asks animals such as a lizard, monkey, and water-buffalo to be quiet and not disturb the sleeping baby.
A Night Out with Mama
By Wallis, Quvenzhané
From Academy Award-nominated actress Quvenzhan Wallis comes a story about glitz, glamour, and the most important thing of all - family.A very talented little girl has a very special night ahead of her. A night where she'll get to wear a new dress in the most beautiful shade of blue with shoes that match it perfectly. A night where she'll get to ride in the biggest car she's ever seen! A night that will, of course, include ice cream. But most special of all, it will be a night out with her mama.
Mommy, Mama, and Me
By Newman, Lesl?a
Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its mommies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there's no limit to what a loving family can do together.Shares the loving bond between same-sex parents and their children.
My Mama Is a Mechanic
By Cenko, Doug
Snuggle with Mom for this sweet book about a mother as seen through her son's eyes. To him, she is a surgeon when she repairs his favorite stuffed animal, a chemist when in the kitchen, and an architect when they play with toy blocks. But no matter what happens, she is always his mama, and that's the most important thing of all!
My Mom Is a Superhero!
By Chlebowski, Rachel
What makes your mom a superhero? My mom does so much for me with care; like a Wonder Woman, she's always there! Wonder Woman has never been more adorable in this sturdy board book that's the perfect way for babies and toddlers to celebrate Mother's Day. Perfect for DC fans of all ages, from the youngest readers to parental figures of all kinds, this board book features fun and sweet art of the DC Super Heroes.
For You, I Will
By Duncan, Elle
ESPN SportsCenter anchor Elle Duncan and Corretta Scott King Illustrator Honoree Laura Freeman team up in this moving ode to Duncan's daughter that will resonate with mothers and daughters everywhere.. I will wrap my arms around you, so you will know comfort.And when you're ready to leave, I'll be brave enough to let you go.I will stand steady while you find your footing.I'll walk tall while you find your stride.For you, I will. . Inspired by Elle Duncan's contribution to The Undefeated's "Love Letters to Black Women" segment, For You, I Will is an intimate yet universal celebration of growing up. The poetic text and heartwarming illustrations depict a mother teaching her daughter how to be confident, how to be a part of a community, and, ultimately, how to be unapologetically herself.
Call Your Mother
By Gold, Tracy
From author Tracy C. Gold and illustrator Vivian Mineker, Call Your Mother is a heartwarming tribute to the timeless bond between mothers and children, from infancy to parenthood.. When you're hungry, when you're sad, When you don't know why you're mad, Goo ga! Ma ma! Call your mother. . From life's highs to life's lows, there's one person who is always the first one we call: our mother. She's the one we want to comfort us, to wipe our tears, and to share our triumphs.. In this beautiful and relatable picture book, follow a mother and daughter through the years as they face each new stage together and learn you are never too old to need your mother. The perfect gift for the mothers or grandmothers in your life who always answer the call.
You'll Always Be My Chickadee
By Hosford, Kate
Weaving together the wonders of nature and a parent's devotion in one glorious day of outdoor exploration, this picture book is a beautiful, unforgettable ode to the bond between caregiver and child.. Busy birdsong, breaking dawn,melodies above the lawn.Fly right over here to me.You'll always be my chickadee.. With lyrical, rhyming text by author Kate Hosford and gorgeous illustrations by artist Sarah Gonzales, this gentle book shows that there are as many ways to say I love you as there are special moments to be shared together. A restful bedtime book, a cherished read-aloud, and a memorable gift for new families, You'll Always Be My Chickadee reassures young children that no matter what, our love for them is as steadfast as the tallest forest tree and as endless as the stars in the sky.
More Than You Imagine
By Hutchinson, Thelia
More than you imagine, I want the best for you. I'll always be beside you in everything you do.A collection of parents' hopes, dreams, and promises of unconditional love empowers children to build a strong foundation and become more than they ever imagined.The illustrations represent multiple families and those of diverse family structures, including interracial, same-sex, adoptive, and single parent families, making this a soon-to-be cherished book about parent and child bonding for any family.Debut author Thelia Hutchinson's heartfelt words and Adriana Predoi's whimsical art are a wonderful duo.
Box of Dreams
By Kazmi, Faith
A little girl watches as her mama fills up a big box, but this is no ordinary package. It has a special name: the balikbayan box.Together, they pack all sorts of gifts and treats for their family in the Philippines, but the girl has a secret wish to send along inside. A wish to fly with the box to meet her cousins and Lola and their family and to see and experience all the places where Mama grew up. A wish she hopes will one day come true.Faith Kazmi and Christine Almeda take readers on a moving journey in this lyrical and poignant picture book that celebrates the dreams that are shared with loved ones back home and the power of love to connect families across oceans and lands.