Diversity & Multicultural - Kids Fiction

A sweet friendship spanning age and culture blooms in a shared backyard. Khalil lives in the upstairs apartment with his family, which is big and busy and noisy. Downstairs lives Mr. Hagerty, who is quiet. Khalil and Mr. Hagerty don't appear to have a...

Kids and adults will delight in this bone-chilling, classic tale. In this spooky, horror-filled picture book, a strange varmint haunts the woodsman who lopped off his tail and had it for dinner.Author: Paul Galdone, Joanna C. GaldoneISBN-10: 0395300843ISBN-13: 9780395300848Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/17/1984Pages: 40Format:...

Ten year old Avery is disturbed by yet another unarmed black man being shot. This prompts his parents to sit down with him and his brother to have "the talk", a conversation about what to do when approached by police. They use a catchy...

Zola has a problem. She does not hear as well as other kids. Today is the day she goes to the doctor, a special doctor, to check her hearing. Zola is worried because she has heard all about those kids who do not hear...

As Sue walks to school, she admires the blue sky. On the playground, she asks her friends one at a time, "Isn't the blue sky beautiful today?" Much to her surprise, each friend sees the sky as a different color, depending on where they...

From the Newberry Medal and Corretta Scott King Award winning author, three bestselling novels that have been called "a modern classic" by NPR and "marvelous" by The New York Times are now available in a boxed set! Included in this set are three cherished...

This story is filled with color, both in the illustrations and the description of Carnival. Set in Haiti, Carnival Has Arrived will take you through the excitement, costumes, characters, and celebrations of one of the most special days of the year. A wonderful insight...

My Poop Is Stuck is the true story of a boy who is constipated. His family tries crazy solutions to solve his problem. Does bouncing on the bed make him poop? What about riding a bike? What will make his poop come out? This...

Tai Pham struggles with balancing school, his work in the family business, his friendships, and his new Green Lantern responsibilities. But Kid Flash arrives on the scene to become the super-hero partner Tai just might need. One of Book Riot's Best Books of 2022!...

Love the world around you with this wonderful board book Perfect for the youngest children, it's full of wonder and appreciation for the little things in life, like the wind, the trees, the birds, and the stars. The gentle message and Tomie dePaola's adorable...

What is hearing loss?Why do Princess Lizzie and other kids have to wear hearing aids? How do they help?In this book, kids learn about hearing loss by following Princess Lizzie's journey.This book is excellent for all readers, those with and without hearing loss, to...

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Part of Niki Daly's Lolo series Hooray Hurrah Hurray for Lolo, the energetic, curious, and fun-loving girl at the center of Niki Daly's series of books for beginning readers. She's thoughtful, funny, and always ready for anything....

Ek Navo Divas (A New Day) is the Gujarati-English bilingual edition of the AWARD WINNING Hindi-English book Ek Naya Din. Ek Navo Divas is a book about a fun-filled day full of new possibilities that will take you and your little one on a...

Adoption is a loving, selfless act and this book's aim is to explain the concept of adoption in a simple, honest and positive way. There is also the aim to educate kids at an early age about different family types and structures (i.e., single...

Filled with enriching words, figurative language and powerful adjectives, this picture book is sure to foster hope, encouragement and positive self-esteem. Uniquely Beautiful! is a compelling, educational, inspiring and encouraging story of self-acceptance, beauty and discovery. New to her amazing community, Careena, a young...

Hello! Hola! Introduce your baby or toddler to over 150 new vocabulary words in this bilingual children's book in English and Spanish. Welcome to this bilingual family's home and explore objects throughout the house, playground, neighborhood, and school. Point to the couch and read...

Brown boy, Brown Boy, Tell Me What You See is a story of black triumph. This inspirational story of inclusion chronicles a young boy's response when asked to describe what he sees. While proudly describing black achievements he is also fixated on celebrating cultural...

Katy's school is celebrating Grandparents Day, and Katy is nervous. She doesn't want to introduce her grandpas in front of the class because she's worried that nobody will understand her lisp. To make matters worse, when Katy tells her teacher that she's inviting her...

Anika is excited to see someone new move in next door, but something looks very different about her new neighbor She has a pointy hat, a black cat and is up to something suspicious... Oh no Witches don't exist Do they? Is everything as...

Pip Pip Toodle Doo follows Pinky the bird as she sings her playful song, dives through the clouds, and meets new friends Fred, Sue, Jean, and Ray These birds aren't like Pinky, but as she'll find out, that only makes them more fun and...

When someone dies, we may feel several different emotions. Join Nzingha and the children in Amber Class as they share some of these feelings when their teacher tells them about the death of their special pet.Author: Enomwoyi DamaliISBN-10: 1913674282ISBN-13: 9781913674281Publisher: Conscious Dreams PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

What do you love most about your family? In this perfect gift for children, Things I Love About Family celebrates the everyday family interactions that shows love, support and kindness. Inspired by the things children say they love most about their family, this book...

"Oh, for the love of stinking skunk farts My hair is still blue " This witch is very angry. She wants her hair color booger green, blood red, or even muddy like a swamp. But not blue, like the blue fairy She wants to...

When eight-year-old Annabel dreams of making her school's father-daughter dance more inclusive of all family types, she thinks changing the name of the dance will be an easy task. But Annabel quickly realizes that it's harder than she thought to change the way things...

* 2022 NYC BIG BOOK AWARD WINNER * 2022 WORLD ILLUSTRATION AWARDS SHORTLIST "Kitty O'Meara's The Rare, Tiny Flower, illustrated by Quim Torres, relies on metaphor to introduce children to the often trivial reasons for war." --The New York Times "Kitty O'Meara is the...

Solve mysteries at a city zoo with a diverse group of kids in this illustrated chapter book from a two-time Newbery Honor author. Lions and tigers for neighbors? That doesn't bother Luke at all. It's making new friends that scares him. Not only has...

All living creatures have a special place in the world in this extraordinary exploration of the concept of self for very young readers. Only I know how to be me.Only you know how to be you. Trees have leaves that turn sunshine into food....

Being passionate about ourselves is an essential part of self-love. This book is an example of a little girl having self-love. It is a story about a girl who has kinks and coils. She does not like to get her hair combed on hair...

A lyrical story of parental love that celebrates and takes pride in the many shades of brown skin. Perfect for fans of I Am Enough, Hey Black Child, Hair Love, and Our Skin. When you ask me why your skin is brown, I will...

Romelie's family communicates in English and American Sign Language, but what languages do her friends and neighbors use? Young readers will love exploring different languages in this entertaining, illustrated story.Author: Lisa BullardISBN-10: 1728436923ISBN-13: 9781728436920Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 9.10h...

A tale of the importance of friendship, companionship and the joy it can spread across a magical kingdom. Set in the ancient monarchy in Haiti, The King and Queen make Princesses Tia's dreams come true by gifting her a pet dragon, Tricha. The whimsical...

African is a children's book featuring lyrics by Peter Tosh and illustrations by Jamaican artist Rachel Moss. The song "African" by Peter Tosh was originally released in 1977 on his second solo record, Equal Rights. He wrote the song during a time of civil...

Jake's voice has a different sound. Other critters won't come around. But he is sweet and only wants to play. Will others start to see him that way? Follow Jake, a sweet, kind, and misunderstood dog as he tries to make friends despite his...

There is a town that has two types of people, those that only have green hair and those that only have red hair. Why the Greenheads only have green hair and why the Redheads only have red hair is no mystery. It's no mystery...

This beautifully illustrated children's book features a little girl who experiences anxiety going back to school. From self doubt, to fear, Imani really isn't sure how she will tackle her day. Luckily, mom is close by as she faces her fears. As time runs...

The amazing tricks two American soldiers perform on a borrowed bicycle are a fitting finale for the school sports day festivities in a small village in occupied Japan.Author: Allen SayISBN-10: 0395506522ISBN-13: 9780395506523Publisher: Houghton MifflinLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/27/1989Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.90w x 0.20dAccelerated...

When Vida chases her cheeky grasshopper friend Zazu out of her yard into the forest, they find themselves transported to the humid jungles of Southeast Asia. They stumble upon mysterious ruins when suddenly... SWISH! SHOVE! THUD! All around them, stone ruins and carvings start...

It doesn't matter where you were born. It doesn't matter your height or weight. It doesn't matter if you don't know everything. This book celebrates our differences and highlights that what really matters is how we treat others.Author: F疸ima Fern疣dez M駭dezISBN-10: 1478870214ISBN-13: 9781478870210Publisher: Reycraft...

The Gift is a children's books that tells the story of a child asking their parents the common question, "How did I come to be?" The story unfolds with colorful illustrations of families from different cultures explaining to their child how they became part...

Join Mayor Pedry - the only purple penguin in the town, as he takes you on a tour of Penguinville, a place where you can really be you. From the town baker to the town doctor, he'll introduce you to "Ville's" friendliest residents, all...

Fans of the Netflix reboot of The Babysitters Club will delight as four new sisters band together in the heart of New York City. Discover this jubilant novel about the difficulties of change, the loyalty of sisters, and the love of family from a...

There was a brown boy, and he had big dreams How big do you think his dreams could be?Perhaps we'll see. So begins the journey of a young boy imagining all the things he could become and believing he has the power to make...

A delightful mix of folklore and fantasy follows Little Imani as she works up the courage and confidence in herself to achieve big things. Little Imani is the smallest one in her village. The other children make fun of her and tell her she's...

Most kids are naturally energetic; but staying focused at school can be especially challenging for high energy kids. This is an adorable story about an energetic first grader who learns how to stay focused and on task at home and at school. This entertaining...

Blast through the galaxy to our own solar system and explore the mysteries of space to a rocking beat. Packed with educational endnotes about space exploration and more. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.Author: Sunny ScribensISBN-10: 1646865111ISBN-13:...

When you were young, did your dolls look like you?Molly Morningstar is a problem-solving, spunky little girl with a problem.She needs a doll for an important party, and she can't find one that looks like her!Molly's parents are used to it, resigned even -...

JERRY PINKNEY CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDWhen Josey wonders why people are so different, Dad helps her understand that our differences aren't a mistake. In fact, we have many differences because God is creative!Josey is spending the day with Dad--getting her hair braided at Monique's Beauty...

Co-illustrated by nine-year old, Nayomi Montes, this wonderful children's book inspires kids of all ages to embrace their self-worth through the power of affirmations. Drawing on a collection of imaginative poems, this unforgettable book will take you on a journey to self-love, encouraging kids...

A timely, accessible, and beautifully written story exploring themes of food, friendship, family and what it means to belong, featuring sixth graders Sara, a Pakistani American, and Elizabeth, a white, Jewish girl taking a South Asian cooking class taught by Sara's mom.Sixth graders Sara...

When Miss Onya's class has the chance to create a mosaic piece of art depicting Canada, they are each given a different tile to glue down. As they begin to place their tiles down to create Canada, they each explain how their tile reminds...