Picture Books for Tired Moms
Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs on the world. I may not be a mama, but I have one, so I know this for a fact to be true. Mommies wear so many hats. Just in a single day they can take the roles of cheerleader, personal chef, nurse, expert cleaner-upper, homework helper, chauffeur, entertainer—and that’s not to mention those who have non-mommy jobs on top of all that! It’s more than fair to be tired, even positively exhausted.
If you’re a mom looking to feel seen in your next storytime read (and probably get some giggles out of your adorable little energy-zapper), look no further! I’ve got you.
This book asks a very interesting question: Do mommies ever sleep??? I mean, have you ever seen a mommy sleep? I, personally, am unconvinced. I am positive, however, that all mamas are superhuman.
Mommy looks SO tired. I’ll show her bedtime’s fun! There’s lots of tricks to get to sleep. I’LL TEACH HER HOW IT’S DONE!
Baby can’t help but wonder why Mommy never gets any sleep. Maybe Mommy doesn’t sleep because she lost her paci? Or she’s really hungry—or maybe she’s too gassy? Could the reason be not such a big mystery after all? But baby also has some wise and witty advice for all those mommies who never rest…
The days are long, but when I’m with you, I blink and the years fly by.
From sunrise to nightfall, this family is on the go. And for every early wake-up, busy breakfast, missing shoe, and rush to get out the door, there is also a sweet smile, a “Mama, look!” and a snuggle before bedtime to make all of the day’s moments feel precious.
Noooo!!! Not a mommy meltdown!!! Sometimes things don’t go as planned. In fact, sometimes everything goes sideways.
Today would be special. Today would be splendid. It was Saturday! But sometimes, the best plans don’t work out exactly the way you expect….
In this heartfelt and universal story, a mother and daughter look forward to their special Saturday routine together every single week. But this Saturday, one thing after another goes wrong—ruining storytime, salon time, picnic time, and the puppet show they’d been looking forward to going to all week. Mom is nearing a meltdown…until her loving daughter reminds her that being together is the most important thing of all.
It isn’t always easy working from home. Luckily, Mom’s little one is a natural boss at keeping her organized, leading meetings, and making calls—or so it seems. But when Mom starts looking frazzled, will her helper know what to do?
For all you expecting mamas, this uplifting story is a reminder of both your inner and outer strength. Pregnancy is no joke, but you and your growing baby’s got this!
Before I met you, I dreamed of you. This is the story of how we first met.Ultramarathons. Bike sprints. Squats and deadlifts. Naps. Kitchen dance parties! All of it is in preparation for meeting Pequeno, the “Little One” growing in this strong mama’s belly. From first heartbeats and fluttery kicks to grinning grandparents and that first loud cry — pregnancy might just be the biggest workout yet! But there’s nothing this mom and new baby can’t tackle together as a team.
Okay, so we’ve already established that mommies are superhuman. I’ll be honest though… I don’t know how this monster mama does it. I don’t even have children yet and I’m not sure I’d have the energy for half the things this mom does! If I were you, I’d maybe consider spreading all these activities out across several days.
What’s the best kind of mom? The kind of mom who lets you have nachos for breakfast, goes skateboarding with you at the beach, and does the dinosaur dance with you under the full moon. But best of all, she kisses away your owies, wishes upon a shooting star for you, and loves you always…for exactly who you are.
