1. "A Woman's Heart," compiled by Ed J. and Patricia Pinegar, Covenant, $7.95. A collection of wisdom, uplifting words and a celebration of womanhood.

2. "A Heart Like His," by Virginia H. Pearce, Shadow Mountain, $15.95. Eight different women find the secret to changing their lives: an open heart.

3. "Mama, Do You Love Me?" by Barbara M. Joosse, Chronicle Books, $14.95. A child tests his limits in a colorful Arctic setting.

4. "The Little Big Book for Moms," edited by Lena Tabori and Alice Wong, Welcome Books, $24.95. A compilation of stories, poems, songs and activities made for sharing.

5. "Modesty, Makeovers and the Pursuit of Physical Beauty: What Mothers and Daughters Need to Know," by Jeffrey R. Holland and Susan W. Tanner, Shadow Mountain, $9.95. Exploring the link between body, mind and spirit.

6. "Mary, Martha and Me: Seeking the One Thing That is Needful," by Camille Fronk Olson, Shadow Mountain, $15.95. Exploring the path to a harmonious, fulfilling life through lessons from the Biblical sisters.

7. "Mother-Daughter Wisdom," by Christiane Northrup, Bantam, $18.50. A look at crucial links between mothers, daughters and health.

8. "Mom and Me," by Diane Barbara and Christine Donnier, Abrams, $16.95. A keepsake book to fill in together.

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9. "If Mom Had Three Arms," by Karen Kaufman Orloff, Sterling, $14.95. A counting book for busy mothers and their kids.

10. "Heaven's Touch: A Tribute to Women," Covenant, $15.95. Thoughts, feelings and inspiration teamed up with the art of Greg Olsen.

11. "Why a Daughter Needs a Mom," Gregory E. Lang, Cumberland House, $14.95. A hundred reasons, each accompanied by photos of mothers and daughters.

12. "All Moms Go to Heaven," by Dean Hughes, Shadow Mountain, $9.95 paper. A humorous account of the summer Hughes spent taking care of the kids while his wife finished her master's degree.

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