Diversity & Multicultural - Kids Fiction

It's Halloween, and little friends are all dressed up! Follow along as they go from house to house, having fun and saying "Trick-or-treat!" in this second installment of the Brown Baby Parade series. It's Halloween!Time to go--off into the night.Little friends all dressed up.They...

Children at Lighthouse Academy School in Grand Bay, Alabama, are each so different. They look different, come from different backgrounds, and have different families. But they have one very special thing in common: Love. Together the children learn that love-a gift they were born...

Children at Lighthouse Academy School in Grand Bay, Alabama, are each so different. They look different, come from different backgrounds, and have different families. But they have one very special thing in common: Love. Together the children learn that love-a gift they were born...

Squirrel is funny and makes others laugh, so Bunny, Mouse, and Frog would like him to become their friend. But what happens when Squirrel begins bullying them, one by one, teasing them for the ways that they are different? Finding good Friends addresses the...

Squirrel is funny and makes others laugh, so Bunny, Mouse, and Frog would like him to become their friend. But what happens when Squirrel begins bullying them, one by one, teasing them for the ways that they are different? Finding good Friends addresses the...

On her birthday, a young girl is humiliated on the subway for being Asian. The experience makes her question how she is really viewed by other Americans-until she gets a surprise from her grandmother. Author: Daylen And Kai LarsenISBN-10: 0998863785ISBN-13: 9780998863788Publisher: Seth LarsenLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

On a plane ride with their family, Ellis, Freddye, Toro, and a new friend are pulled out of their world and into a magical Cloud Kingdom that is under attack by the Bugabols. To save them, Ellis must learn that being a Stonekeeper doesn't...

This story is of a young boy who grows to be a giant among his peers and how he adapts to become a useful and respected individual. There is always someone needing help reaching items on the top shelf.Author: Steve TindallISBN-10: 0988589125ISBN-13: 9780988589124Publisher: Red...

A little boy helps his "Yey" (grandma, in Khmer) make one if his favorite Cambodian soups, salaw machu kroeung, using traditional ingredients. Not only is this a bonding experience for the little boy and his Yey, the nostalgic moment also takes her back to...

A new group of kids from different cultures have moved to the town of Sweet Home. On the first day of school, they are introduced to the rest of the class. Though the old students know who they are, they don't play with them...

Have you ever been asked where you are really from? It might be hard for you to explain or, perhaps, you feel shy and don't know what to say. Sometimes 'fitting in' can be difficult. This book opens with a child wondering about their...

A young girl learns of the cultural significance of the pot of gumbo she cooks with her father each Sunday. It connects her with her culture, history, and heritage. As the aroma of gumbo fills the air, her father reminds her that "'Gumbo is...

The New York Times bestselling team behind Parker Looks Up returns with this Level 1 Ready-to-Read about the joy of growing a garden. Parker is growing her own backyard garden! She plants tulips with Nana and herbs and vegetables with Mom Mom. After patiently...

The New York Times bestselling team behind Parker Looks Up returns with this Level 1 Ready-to-Read about the joy of growing a garden. Parker is growing her own backyard garden! She plants tulips with Nana and herbs and vegetables with Mom Mom. After patiently...

Based on the true story of two friends who unite to help rescue immigrant women in the most dangerous corners of San Francisco's Chinatown in the late 1890s. When Tai Choi leaves her home in the Zhejiang province of China, she believes she'll be...

Mientras Susana caminaba hacia la escuela, admiró el cielo azul. En el área de juegos ella pregunta a sus amigos uno a la vez, " No te parece hermoso el cielo azul del día de hoy?". Para su sorpresa, cada uno de sus amigos...

An empowering picture book about the importance of stepping up (and speaking up) to address injustice and effect change within our daily lives, from the author of I Affirm Me: The ABCs of Inspiration for Black Kids. I Am Somebody takes the reader on...

This touching picture book celebrates the custom of applying henna for special occasions through a mother and daughter who share family memories and stories. The sweet smell of henna, and stories we carry, fill us with pride of a faraway home. There's a wedding...

This touching picture book celebrates the custom of applying henna for special occasions through a mother and daughter who share family memories and stories. The sweet smell of henna, and stories we carry, fill us with pride of a faraway home. There's a wedding...

A new group of kids from different cultures have moved to the town of Sweet Home. On the first day of school, they are introduced to the rest of the class. Though the old students know who they are, they don't play with them...

"If we loved, much like the moon, then would we be as kind?" On a sleepless night, while gazing up at the skies, a child realizes that the world would be a better place if we acted with empathy and understanding. Around the world,...

★ Children's Favorite 2024 Winner★ Librarian's Favorite 2024 Winner★ Northern Lights Book Awards Winner 2023★ National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist 2023Wrapped in Eastern and Western dragon lore, this fantasy tale celebrates perseverance, cultural inclusion, and self-discovery. It's the first day of Dragon School, where...

In the spirit of The Snowy Day, author Angela H. Dale and illustrator Lala Watkins's Bus Stop is a picture book story featuring a group of kids from A to Z who arrive at the bus stop only to discover that the bus is...

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Part of Niki Daly's Lolo series More fun is on the way for Lolo in Fly High, Lolo, the fourth book in Niki Daly's Lolo series for beginning readers. Lolo is kind-hearted, creative, full of joy, and--...

The hunter was tired of only finding berries and seeds to feed his hungry village, so he decided to look far and wide for some meat to bring to them. When he spotted a tall tree, he climbed to the top and discovered a...

When Salomé finds herself in trouble, she happily accepts a kind stranger's helping hand......but her father and her people are far more wary. Despite the Taino warrior saving Salomé's life, he is forbidden from seeing her again and Salomé is stuck at a crossroad.Taino...

A child who looks different from her mother finds beauty and belonging in this new book from the creator of New York Times bestseller I Sang You Down from the StarsIzzy's favorite place to be is in Mama's arms--skin to skin, safe and warm....

This Readers' Favorite five star seal children's picture book is a great resource for parents and educators. It includes fun kindness activities at the end to help your child discover what kindness means to them, and embed their learning on the importance of this...

Monsters, shadows, and giants, oh my! Super Obi has just been tucked into bed by his mother for the night, only to find himself face-to-face with some spooky situations... or is he? Will he face his fears or cower under his blanket? Get ready...

The beautiful valley is full of ugly fighting between the Blomes and the Smooms. If they can't learn to work together, the bridge will never be built.The Blomes and the Smooms think they have nothing in common. The Blomes don't care how things look....

Take a look around you. What do you see? Is everything exactly the same or does it all appear differently? Do you see a lot of colors? Brown, yellow, blue, or green? Do you like one color more or do you like them all...

Have you ever been caught up in the tangled web of dishonesty? Maybe even out of good intentions? Would you like to help the children in your life learn to recognize and battle dishonesty? You're never too young to learn that dishonesty can ruin...

Would you like to dance to the drum drum drum of the masquerades? Well, it is carnival time in St. Kitts-Nevis' carnival and Saulo is excited to see the masquerades perform and dance, and to hear their music. He dreams of dancing the masquerade...

Guido Visioni lived in an apartment building in The Bronx with his mother, his father, and their standard red poodle, Fredo. You could say that Guido was particular about the food that he ate. You might even say he was...picky.The one food that Guido...

From bestselling author-illustrator Pauline Oud. Joyful board book to introduce concepts of friendship and playing together. Toddler book with an emphasis on language development (at the beach, musical instruments, building a castle at home, and painting) Includes multicultural characters Author: Pauline OudISBN-10: 1605378194ISBN-13: 9781605378190Publisher:...

"A message about the importance of community, gently imparted with love." - Kirkus Reviews "A warmhearted picture book about building community one act of kindness at a time" - BookList Paloma feels lonely after her best friend moves away. Then she meets Noah, who's...

Katie Woo loves her community. But it's not just the parks, stores, and services that make the neighborhood great--it's the all of the people who build the community and make it work. With every new neighbor Katie meets, she's inspired to find new ways...

Have you ever felt like a lost sock? Follow Stan in his journey from the washer to the dryer. Not only does he make new friends, but he also learns the value of teamwork and that no two socks are alike.Author: Grace Liska-VerduISBN-10: 1645380424ISBN-13:...

Discover Courage in This Emigration Study (Ages 5-8) "...a wonderful book for kids of all cultures." --Edward James Olmos, Academy-award winning actor in films such as Coco, Selena, Stand and Deliver, and Blade Runner #1 New Release in Children's Mexico BooksBased on a true...

Hockey Every Day, Every Way, the third book in the Drop the Puck series, is inspired by Lila, a real-life hockey player with cerebral palsy who also happens to be one of the fastest skaters on ice. When her family moves to Hockeytown, USA,...

Hooray for Hockey Day continues the story of brothers Blaine and Cullen, and their love of ice hockey, while introducing new characters like Ann, who also has Down syndrome like Blaine, and Aiden, a hockey player with one leg. The kids decide to write...

When The World Forgot To ColorBy: Suzanne Davis, LPC, RPTWhen The World Forgot To Color is a children's fictional story about the importance of celebrating diversity and inclusivity of all kinds, and empowering children of all unique capabilities and abilities by encouraging them to...

Royce is a bright, young boy who loves to eat He's about to find out that he has a weird relationship with a certain food he loves the taste of. This book explores what it's like for a kid when you like a food,...

The Yawn that Went Around the World is a beautifully illustrated children's book about a yawn that travels around the world, demonstrating the big difference one little person can make!Author: Patty Labriola, Dayna PappalardoISBN-10: 163195931XISBN-13: 9781631959318Publisher: Morgan James KidsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/06/2022Pages: 38Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize:...

Dos Idiomas, One Me is the story of a young girl who feels torn between two languages. At home, she speaks Spanish, at school, she speaks English, and she finds herself resenting the fact that she has to translate her thoughts and feelings. Then,...

"A charming story, full of adventure and educational value." - Readers' Favorite ReviewLooking for a fun children's book that will show your child that the best time to appreciate what they hold dear is right now? Well, look no further. Fun book with a...

Danny Dolphin & The Nation State is the second animal fable of the Creatures Creatives Collectives series, written for the enjoyment by Bobba Cass originally to share with his own grandchildren at bedtime and during visits. In this fable, Danny Dolphin and his friends...

Herb is a gangly little turkey with an adventurous streak that goes skiing with his father. When Herb meets some new friends they learn it's not what a person (or turkey) looks like that matters; it's what is on the inside that counts. This...

Vernon the Vegetable Man is a children's book about health. This book will motivate children to set goals, eat healthy and exercise.Author: Stines YveletteISBN-10: 0984999000ISBN-13: 9780984999002Publisher: Yvelette StinesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/09/2012Pages: 22Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.06d

A Junior Library Guild selection! A gorgeously illustrated picture book about the myth of the Buddha and a simple rose told by wellness and mindfulness expert Mallika Chopra. Buddha sat, gazing at the flower in his hand, a smile on his face. Sujata, the...