Looking for a Mother’s Day Gift? Impress Her With These Smithsonian Books

Book recommendations that will make great gifts for your mom this year

Mother's Day is around the corner—do you need to find a gift for your mom or mother figures in your life? Smithsonian Books has you covered with books that are sure to make her day!

For Artistic Moms

Sublime Light: Tapestry Art of DY Begay

If your mom is an artist or simply admires art, this stunning retrospective of textile artist DY Begay's career will captivate her. The 80 gorgeous tapestries are rich in color and detail, while artist notes and essays elevate the work even further.

Magnificent Intentions

This collection of work of the United States' first federal photographer is a beautiful tribute to architecture and early photography. In its pages, readers can witness Abraham Lincoln's inauguration, the construction of the nation's capitol, and other significant moments of the mid-19th century.

For Moms Who Love Women's Stories

The Smithsonian Book of First Ladies' Quotations

Presidents get the limelight when it comes to White House history, but the first ladies have played an important and ever-evolving role. This collection of quotations from first ladies offers important insight into their beliefs, wisdom, and experiences.

Smithsonian American Women

This reference book brings women's history to life with Smithsonian objects that represent incredible, and often lesser known, stories. It's the kind of book that inspires on every page.

For Nature Enthusiast Moms

Flight of the Godwit

This book follows the adventures of 7 amazing shorebirds, like the Bar-tailed Godwit who holds the record for the longest nonstop migration of any land bird in the world. Ornithologist Bruce M. Beehler takes readers along as he traverses North America, and anyone with a love for birds, nature, and the environment will have a great time following along.

60 Years of Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! The remarkable wildlife photography in this book is worth enjoying up-close, each page its own gift. With these immersive photos, your mom can swim underwater, fly in the sky, trek through the jungle, and enjoy all the best views that nature has to offer.

Visit Smithsonian Books’ website to learn more about its publications and a full list of titles.