Stories of love, memory, and gratitude come together in a celebration of the many ways mothers and mother figures shape our lives. From quiet guidance to powerful acts of sacrifice and care, these books reflect relationships that leave a lasting imprint on the heart. Each page offers a moment to reflect on the bonds that ground us and the love that stays with us.
Here are some heartfelt reads that honor motherhood, family, and the enduring power of love, with curated Tellwell titles featured this year that beautifully capture these themes across different voices and stories.
The Magic of Mom’s Hugs by Moments de Joie
A heartwarming bedtime story that celebrates a mother’s love that lives on in every hug .
The Magic of Mom’s Hugs is a cozy, heart-filled adventure about love, laughter, and a little bit of magic.
But when that magic suddenly disappears, Mom sets out on a tender journey to find it, asking the fastest, bravest animals for help. What she discovers is something even more powerful:
the magic of a hug isn’t something that can be stolen — it lives forever in the love we carry inside our hearts.
The Magic of Mom’s Hugs is a beautifully told story about love’s quiet strength, the bond between parent and child, and the invisible threads that tie us together — no matter where we are. A timeless bedtime tale that will comfort, inspire, and remind readers that real magic is found in the love we share.
Mommy, Is My Hair Nice? by Tanika J. Baker
A heartfelt journey of two sisters discovering identity and confidence with their mother’s support in a new country
The girls attend the local elementary school and love to share stories of their daily encounters with their parents. Most situations are fun, and problems are usually easy fixes for Mom and Dad, but others not so much. How does Mom help Kaliah and Asara to understand that people are different and assure them that there’s beauty in being different, no matter what others might say?
Join Kaliah and Asara for their adventures and experiences growing up and learning to adjust to their life in a foreign country.
Who Loves Mama? by Cathy J Schmidt
A sweet story about family love, teamwork, and little ones showing Mama Mouse just how much she is cherished
I Call My Grandma Gigi by Carole Aldred
A rhyming celebration of the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren, filled with warmth and connection
Written in rhyme, it is sure to delight young and old alike. The beautiful watercolour illustrations capture the fun and warmth of this special bond in an inclusive way.
Lil’ Cloud and Momma by Dayna Young
A gentle story of a curious baby cloud learning from Momma about rain, love, and the life-giving water cycle
From Grandma with Love by Bella Neville Cruz & Mom (Katia Quintana Cruz)
Imagination, small missteps, and love that never changes between granddaughter and grandma
When I agreed to the possibilities of publishing her book—our book—I knew that it was going to be the biggest and very best project together of our lives. Seeing her big smile of happiness, the proudness of her work in her face, and the sparkle of her eyes brought us even closer by creating and writing.
From Grandma with Love: a story inspired by her own grandma, family situations and lots of love.
Bella is a five-year-old child. Like any other, she could get into mischief sometimes. She does not want Grandma to be upset about her occasional adventures. Bella wonders, “Grandma, will you love me even when I misbehave?”
Mimi, the Solo Magician Mom, and Cameron by Melissa A. MacDonald
Tells the story of a boy, his magician mom, and the beauty of diverse families
For grown-ups: This heart-warming tale is told by a donor-conceived child named Cameron who shares his family’s story with pride and honesty, even when offering a matter-of-fact explanation of conception. Being donor-conceived is just one way Cameron is one-of-a-kind.
This is a wonderful resource for friends and classmates of donor-conceived people. It seeks to promote a greater understanding of family diversity and encourage thoughtful discussion.
