Diversity & Multicultural - Kids Fiction

A sequel to Princess Tia and the whimsical friendship between her and her pet dragon Tricha in both the joyous times and the sad times. Showcasing the compassion between friends when one is feeling under the weather, this tale highlights true friendship, care and...

From time to time everyone needs a hug.Fortunately, that is what Holden came to Earth to do.Meet Holden. Holden Space. "When Earth needed help it called out for some Love, So Holden went down and gave Earth a hug." Holden Hugs The World is...

A touching and timely story about a biracial girl who is excited to spend time with her American grandmother and her Japanese grandmother.Nanami has two grandmothers: Bāchan, who lives with Nanami's family in Japan, and Gram, who lives in Maine. When Gram visits Japan,...

Differences are not accidental. It is all a part of a uniquely designed plan; therefore, you are encouraged to embrace them as such. There are no two people who are exactly alike. Sometimes an individual is identified by his/her physical traits with regards to...

Salman loves Hindi movies and wants to produce a short Bollywood film for his school project. He gathers his friends when he's ready with the script, which is a mashup of all the movies he has ever seen. As director, Salman insists everyone follows...

A lively introduction to voting, democracy, and activism for kids."The message of this book, which focuses on a student body's divided opinion about an issue vital to its future, is that disagreements can lead to fruitful discussion, better understanding and great ideas." --The New...

A celebration all the different people and cultures under the sun from Mary Ann Hoberman, award-winning and bestselling author of the You Read to Me, I'll Read to You series. Throughout history, from dinosaurs and ancient Rome to today's bustling playgrounds and cafes, one...

Earl and his friends take a cross-country trip to bravely taste all the flavours of Canada. From coast to coast to coast, they visit every province and territory, enjoying different cultures and interesting sights. Along the way, they try cod tongue and smoked salmon,...

Nyra loves to be independent. She learns that even though being independent is good, everyone needs help sometimes and that asking for help is okay. There are times when life gives you lemons and sometimes you just have to make lemonade.Author: Latoya FosterISBN-10: 0228852080ISBN-13:...

This is a story about a little girl who struggles with keeping her hair neat all the time, but grows to love and accept her wild and messy hair. Kiana and Arya think having messy hair is more fun. Keeping your hair neat all...

I Am Awesome is a story that invites ALL children from ALL backgrounds to practice daily affirmations to promote positive thinking and recognize self-worth. I am KIND, I am BRAVE, I am ME, and I am AWESOME!ALL HEARTS are BEAUTIFUL!Author: Patricia BriouxISBN-10: 022884021XISBN-13: 9780228840213Publisher:...

Lovely moments with her Abuelita comfort Teresa while her mom is gone. In this heartwarming picture memoir, Teresa and her younger sister stayin Mexico with Abuelita making memories out of wonderful moments. Readers get a tour of Teresa's quaint village that highlights Mexico's rich...

"Rollicking fun...cleverly written...multicultural illustrations in brilliant colors.... [A] wealth of information." - Barbara Mojica, Top 1,000 ReviewerIn Publisher's Weekly. A child and grandfather till, plant, and harvest fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and grains in a tongue twisting picture book with online tips for starting...

All grandmothers are wonderful, and this gran is no exception. She might not lift buildings or go whooshing through the sky, but she can plan super sleepovers, tell tickle-filled stories, and even put together great disguises to make a superhero team with her grandchildren.Author:...

Miles Away In The Caribbean is a poetically written story about a Canadian boy named Miles. In his magical spaceship, he visits Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the...

One summer day, Luke and his friends decide to play their favorite game of war, using sticks for guns and pine cones for bombs. But Sameer, who is new to their neighborhood, doesn't want to join in. When the kids learn that Sameer lost...

Bibin bumps into a little puppy who follows her home after school. All of Bibins dreams come true when her mum, Monik, allows her to keep it so long as it has no owner Bibin names the puppy Shake and together with her mum,...

"Rain or shine, the fun goes on!" Molly Morningstar is soooo excited to dance in the parade! And, she is SURE she's going to WIN the prize for best costume.Her confidence starts to fade after mishaps pile up, and the rain starts pouring. Molly...

Read along in this heartwarming and whimsical celebration of the relationship between grandmothers and grandchildren, the special names we give them and the fun times we share that turn happy days into lasting memories.Written in rhyme, it is sure to delight young and old...

Love Me. Share Me., is a great book that demonstrates the love of two people who co-parent. When you meet Charli, kids and parents will discover she's a smart and funny little girl. Her parents may live in two different homes, but that does...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...