
It’s Mother’s Day and it’s a prime time to recognize some outstanding mums. We have a tendency to, when writing, focus on more adult and the more popular novels. So, that being said, let’s take a look at some of the best “kid-lit” moms ever.

Molly Weasley has to be one of the most fierce, loyal and loving mothers in the history of literature. When it comes to her family, she will stop at nothing to ensure that they are safe and well taken care of. These traits are extended to her “adopted” family and friends, which include Hermione and Harry, along with Tonks and Lupin. She would become like a second mother to Harry, as she was the closest thing to a proper mother figure that Harry had. We’ve all heard the saying of when a child is in danger; the last person you want to cross is that child’s mother. The saying couldn’t be more correct. When Ginny is nearly killed by Bellatrix, Mrs. Weasley has had enough. Having already lost one child during The Battle of Hogwarts, she wasn’t about to lose another one. Her protectiveness comes out in full force and she ends up killing Bellatrix. No doubting here that she loves her family.

Marmee must hold her family together when her husband is fighting in the Civil War. Not only must she act as a mother, but she also becomes the head of the household as well, thus keeping her quite busy. The family has basically no money, so Marmee must make do. While she engages in frequent charitable works, Marmee also attempts to guide her girls through life. She often conducts experiments, if you’d put it that way, to help shape the girls’ characters and to build their morals. Much like Mrs. Weasley, she too loses a child, but maintains a strong will so that she and the other girls may support each other. Marmee is, to the girls, the glue that holds the entire family together.

She may not be Matilda’s birth mother, but that doesn’t stop her from being the mother that Matilda needs, and eventually gets. Like Matilda, she did not have an easy childhood. Both she and Matilda had parental figures that did not care for them and abused them, in a sense. Luckily, Miss Honey grew into a kind, gentle, woman who realized Matilda’s brilliance and sensitivity. She also sees that Matilda’s parents do not care for her. Miss Honey will do much to ensure Matilda (and the rest of Miss Honey’s pupils) is safe and cared for. She encourages all of the children and allows them to find their potentials, especially Matilda. At the end of the novel, Miss Honey adopts Matilda and both now have a happy, loving home.
There are so many wonderful mothers in books, and they sometimes don’t get recognized as much as they should. Whether it’s a witch who will take care of those that she holds dear, or a teacher who can see the best in all of her pupils, there are the best out there. Thanks, Mums!