(BPT) - Moms do so much, making such a difference for you and your family. What can you do to show your appreciation this Mother's Day? You'll find ideas here that are perfect for every kind of mom from Disney Books! Just let her hobbies and interests be your guide.
Best books for foodie moms
If your mom is an aspiring chef (or just loves collecting recipes she dreams of whipping up someday), you're in luck. These books will have any food lover - and Disney fan - swooning.
Lilo & Stitch: The Official Cookbook
Moms who love a taste of the tropics can experience the flavors of Hawai'i with an extraterrestrial twist in this first-ever "Lilo & Stitch" cookbook by Native Hawaiian chef Tim Rita. She'll discover 50 delicious recipes, including traditional Hawaiian dishes like Ahi Poke and Chicken Long Rice, plus original recipes based on foods from the film, like Hukilau Haupia Cake, Pelekai Sweet and Sour Pork and Luki's Shave Ice. Easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful photography will inspire your mom to explore a world of new flavors and fun.
Disney Enchanted Baking
If your mom loves Disney and Pixar as much as she loves baking, she'll adore these 33 delicious recipes for savory breads, irresistible cookies and party cakes celebrating favorite characters. She'll create Mousse for Jack-Jack ("Incredibles 2"), Royal Wedding Cake ("The Little Mermaid"), Bananas Foster for Louis ("The Princess and the Frog") and more, with step-by-step instructions and stunning photos of completed recipes to help ensure success ... and fully display what awaits. This is also a fun way for Mom to encourage kids to join her in the kitchen!
Disney Princess Baking Gift Set
Moms who love baking with their kids will appreciate this deluxe gift set, including an exclusive rubber spatula, measuring spoons and the "Disney Princess Baking Cookbook." The cookbook is packed with delicious recipes inspired by favorite animated heroines like Belle, Ariel, Moana and others! This charming gift set features over 60 tasty, easy-to-follow recipes inspired by Disney princesses, such as Tiana's Famous Beignets, Jasmine's Magic Carpet Cookies and Mulan's Great Stone Dragon Buns.
Celebrate the newest moms in your life
For anyone with little ones, these books will become fast favorites for moms, babies and young children alike.
Disney Baby: Mom Loves Me! Sound Book
The Disney Storybook Art Team, illustrator Jerrod Maruyama and Pi Kids bring moms and their youngest family members a fun, interactive book that they'll enjoy for years to come. Mothers and babies will cherish the pictures together as they press sound buttons to hear a kitten purr and more. This charming keepsake book also has a built-in handle so little ones can carry it along with them while they play!
Mom & Me (Disney's Moana)
Disney Animation Studio's "Moana" tells the story of a seafaring princess who loves exploration and adventure. In this full-color storybook based on the movie, Moana and her mother spend the day together celebrating Moana's favorite tradition: the kite festival. The book by Kalikolehua Hurley and the Disney Storybook Art Team features an all-new story about Moana that's perfect for kids ages 3-7.
Grandmas Are Magic
Help grandmas celebrate Mother's Day with this picture book touting the grandmother-grandchild relationships shown in Disney and Pixar films. Author Yamile Saeid Méndez portrays the special relationship characters like Gramma Tala and her grandchild Moana have forged; Gramma's insights and words spur the younger one to turn her fears into courage. There's also the relationship Abuela Alma has with granddaughter Mirabel; she recognizes what makes Mirabel special. The stories showcase the amazing things grandmas do, and how they're all magical in their own ways. With gorgeous illustrations from Minji Kim, this book is perfect for families to share on Mother's Day.
Put the crown on your royal mom
Princesses in your family will love visiting the world of Disney royalty through these fun storybooks.
The Art of Moana 2
This stunning look behind the scenes of "Moana 2," by Kalikolehua Hurley, celebrates the journey across the vast ocean with Moana and her crew. The book tells the story behind the art and making of the film, with beautiful development art and paintings like character designs, storyboards, color scripts and more. Plus there are exclusive interviews with those on the creative team who serve up behind-the-scenes details.
Disney: Cinderella Pop-Up Book
More than midnight is striking in this pop-up retelling of "Cinderella," the beloved Disney classic. Your mom and any lucky child she shares it with will explore the intricately crafted scenes created by world-renowned paper engineer Matthew Reinhart, who's also the author of the book. Readers will experience the iconic tale of Cinderella in a whole new way with this stunning pop-up book, bringing the illustrations to life like never before.
Ultimate Princess Boxed Set of 12 Little Golden Books
This beautiful collector's edition contains 12 iconic Little Golden Books originally published over the last 75 years: Walt Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin," "Mulan," "The Princess and the Frog," "Tangled," "Brave," "Frozen" and "Moana." Moms can revisit their own childhoods and inspire kids through these magical adventures about relatable, empowered heroines who delight and inspire kids to realize their full potential.
For crafty moms
So many moms have unbelievable creative talents that make them beloved and unique. Here's how you can show your admiration - and offer fun new crafty challenges.
The Muppets Official Crochet Amigurumi
These Amigurumi Muppets invite your mom to crochet favorite characters, from Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear to the Swedish Chef and Miss Piggy! After 70 years of singing, dancing and making people happy, the Muppets are getting hooked on crochet. With easy-to-follow patterns, "The Muppets Official Crochet Amigurumi" will inspire her to make these creations - and you'll be lucky if she lets you help.
Star Wars Crochet
Your mom will feel the power of the Force as she enjoys hours of crocheting fun in the Star Wars universe. This kit offers a fun and interactive experience, with step-by-step instructions for crocheting memorable characters from the original Star Wars trilogy. The kit includes yarn, crochet hook, needle, stuffing and safety eyes to complete two projects: creating the characters Yoda and R2-D2. The instruction book includes 12 different characters, including Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Princess Leia and Jabba the Hutt.
Moms who love Disney
Many moms grew up with Disney and love introducing their kids to their favorite characters and movies. These books celebrate her fascination with everything Disney.
Disneyland: Pop-Up Park Tour
Invite your mom to visit The Happiest Place on Earth with this stunningly detailed pop-up book and map of Disneyland Resort that brings the magic of Disney Parks into her home, and it's from award-winning paper engineer Matthew Reinhart. The deluxe pop-up map is an essential keepsake for Disney fans, featuring gorgeous original illustrations in stunning, colorful detail.
Walt Disney's Disneyland
Is your mom a Disney superfan? "Walt Disney's Disneyland" is a treasure trove of original documentation, with Chris Nichols drawing on his extensive knowledge to reveal the fascinating tale of The Happiest Place on Earth. Walt Disney dreamed for decades about opening the ultimate entertainment venue, but it wasn't until the early 1950s that his team began bringing his vision to life. Artists, architects and engineers transformed a dusty tract of orange groves into one of the world's most beloved destinations - a place your mom will love reading about.
Walt Disney Treasures: Personal Art and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Family Museum
Is your mom a film buff, history buff or just fascinated by Walt Disney? This book chronicles the legacy of the legendary American artist, storyteller, filmmaker and entrepreneur through iconic objects from his remarkable life and career. Walter E.D. Miller and the staff of The Walt Disney Family Museum explore Walt's treasured objects, from handwritten designs of EPCOT and original animation artwork to his Academy Awards® collection - and much more.
Find all these fun gifts for your mom at Disney.com/occasion/mothers-day.