Diversity & Multicultural - Kids Fiction

What do YOU wonder?Julie O'Day is always curious about the world and those around her. During a day at the beach with her parents, Julie learns how families from around the world enjoy the sun and sand in their own special way. Julie also...

Adelaide dreams of stardom, but she can't sing, dance, or remember her lines like other kids can. However, she has something special. She has a sparkle, and even though it doesn't help her land her dream role in the local play, it helps her...

There's a deep, dark hole in Naji's yard and it's full of secrets. But will the girl's curiosity lead her to answers, or disaster? When Naji wakes to a strange sound she discovers a group of workers digging a hole just outside her room....

Are you my cutie patootie? Are you my chubsy wubsy woo? Are you my wiggly giggly thing-a-ma-jiggly? Pour loving words into the listening ears of little ones, who will see themselves and their families in the vibrant depictions that show people of diverse ethnicities...

Hector is a pony.A pony like all of the other ponies he knows and loves.And yet, Hector feels different.He feels pointy somehow... Join Hector on his journey of self-discovery and acceptance in this bright, unapologetic story time read about embracing your true self.Author: Fifi...

Join Riley the Raccoon as she learns from her friends about cultural traditions that celebrate connection, kindness, wonder and much more.Cláudia is nervously practicing for her piano recital when Vovô reminds her of the importance of taking breaks. What's a helpful way to calm...

Hector is a pony.A pony like all of the other ponies he knows and loves.And yet, Hector feels different.He feels pointy somehow... Join Hector on his journey of self-discovery and acceptance in this bright, unapologetic story time read about embracing your true self.Author: Fifi...

Inspired by the author's son, the story of a boy with Down syndrome who goes on a superhero's journey to New York City and learns what truly makes him unstoppable.Jamie likes to pretend he's a superhero. With his cape and gadgets, he feels like...

Fans of Rick Riordan will lose themselves in the exciting world of Chidani--where the last descendant must fight to save the world! After his first adventure as the Descendant, Cameron can't sit through seventh grade classes. Especially when his mother is still trapped in...

In Book 2 of this early reader series about a Haitian-American girl named Liline, her cat Pepper, and their multi-generational family, Liline and Pepper learn a little about Grann's homeland, Haiti, during the morning routine of getting ready for school.Author: Samanka DumondISBN-10: 1223187837ISBN-13: 9781223187839Publisher:...

Martine is a girl who is always ready to greet the day with a smile on her face, a bounce in her step, and a great big HELLO! When a hurricane named Willis takes away her neighborhood's sweet smells, pretty colors, and beautiful music,...

The book introduces two culturally and ethnically different Bunny Grandmothers who love their granddaughter equally. Bubbie Bunawitz and Abuelita Bunzalez present a loving message that diversity creates a positive outcome in a child's life. The charming illustrations are hand-made from Polymer Clay and then...

How will Kaley ever find time to learn to make Bubby's delicious knishes? She can't wait for Bubby to teach her the intricate recipe, but Kaley is too busy to learn. Years go by and now Bubby can't see well enough to make them...

"Pumpkin Patch People" is perfect for children and families looking to share the beauty of autumn and love of pumpkins! A visit to the pumpkin patch takes them through the differences of the pumpkin people and shows them how similar they are to real...

This is a collection of short stories for children written by new writers from Canada. The stories were developed as part of an intercultural writing program by Culture Chats BC Association in 2022. Readers may see themselves in the heroes of these stories as...

In this deeply felt and vivid celebration of the muslim headcovering and the modern muslim woman, Arab American author-illustrator, Fifi Abu, creates a love letter from child to mother.Author: Fifi AbuISBN-10: 1223186636ISBN-13: 9781223186634Publisher: Paw Prints PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/19/2025Pages: 32Format: Paperback

"Can you please make a SISTER book?!"Your wish has been granted! The beloved big brother book is now in sister-form under the same title: I Can't Wait to Love You Forever!The perfect gift to your child or any little who is soon to be...

I'M A SUPERSTAR! Is a rhyming children's book that showcases all the hidden superpowers that remedial and special needs learners have. This book was designed to educate children on the different ways that other children may learn, which might seem different but different is...

In this fast-paced, thrilling middle grade fantasy rooted in Tagalog mythology, a young Filipino girl discovers realms beyond our own full of monsters and gods, a terrible evil who wants her magic, and even a talking duck! The first book in a duology from...

In this deeply felt and vivid celebration of the muslim headcovering and the modern muslim woman, Arab American author-illustrator, Fifi Abu, creates a love letter from child to mother.Author: Fifi AbuISBN-10: 1223186628ISBN-13: 9781223186627Publisher: Paw Prints PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/19/2025Pages: 32Format: Hardcover

Finally, a children's book that describes adoption to kids outside the adoption community with this heartwarming tale of friendship and understanding. When a curious young boy learns that his friend has been adopted, he embarks on a quest to uncover the meaning of adoption....

Miki has been waiting for the Robot Parade and eagerly sets out to march with everyone else. But, when the time finally comes he's not quite sure if he can march. After all, he doesn't have legs like everyone else...Author: Derrick FleeceISBN-10: 1960638130ISBN-13: 9781960638137Publisher:...

Meet Saniyah. Her boots have special powers. Or at least that's what SHE believes. Whenever she puts them on, she has CON-FI-DENCE to conquer the world!Until....New school. New rules. And NO BOOTS ALLOWED!!Author: Sanya Whittaker GraggISBN-10: 0578843609ISBN-13: 9780578843605Publisher: 3g PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/26/2021Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Finally, a children's book that describes adoption to kids outside the adoption community with this heartwarming tale of friendship and understanding. When a curious young boy learns that his friend has been adopted, he embarks on a quest to uncover the meaning of adoption....

Coming from different places & different times, a very assertive father fromColon, Panama, raises his UNICORN of a son. As if that's not tough enough, the two of them adopt a pitbull puppy named "Chance"! What can older learn from younger? What can animals...

Dassi's World is full of laughter, love, imagination, and lots of music. She loves learning new things every day and singing about her adventures in her favorite microphone. In her sing-along family day, her family shows her a lot of love and appreciation. They...

Travel with Pierre on a fun and colorful world adventure to different countries. With every new taste, smell, sight, and sound, mysterious and colorful threads appear in his pocket. What are these threads for? What is Pierre supposed to do with them? At the...

The light from a menorah takes a young boy on a fantastical journey around the world to experience different festivals of light, and the people who celebrate them.Nothing brings communities together like the warm glow of a lamp or candle flame, illuminating people and...

Inspired by the authors' real lives, this picture book shares what sound means for one young deaf boy as he experiences the world with cochlear implants.Most people either can or cannot hear sound . . . but some people can do both! Meet a...

In a sparkling debut authored by a sixteen-year-old daughter of immigrants, this ode to the power of multilingualism gives voice to the lasting benefits of speaking with more than one tongue. Sumi's mother can speak two languages, Malayalam and English. And she can switch...

Preston's Recess Adventure Around the World is about 9-year-old Preston, a creative, and smart boy who uses his vivid imagination to embark on an amazing voyage around the world! This fun, rhythmic, and exciting children's story champions the magic of imagination, leaping from every...

Preston's Recess Adventure Around the World is about 9-year-old Preston, a creative, and smart boy who uses his vivid imagination to embark on an amazing voyage around the world! This fun, rhythmic, and exciting children's story champions the magic of imagination, leaping from every...

Saif cannot go to sleep tonight. What he did not expect, is a night full of adventure and mirth!A mountain of bubble gum to a sky full of parrots! Read along as Saif takes on a night's journey and gets more than he can...

Validation: This book brings you a very relevant story in today's world. With more and more cross-cultural marriages happening, our mixed-ethnic children need to know that there are others like them and that they do belong right where they are.Islamic-inspired life lessons: Islam promotes...

Seeing a role model that are adult versions of yourself can do wonders for the psyche of a child. This book is the first of a series of children's books that will motivate and inspire kids of different races to aspire to professions otherwise...

The horse and the duck are up to their old tricks. Oh dear! Will they ever learn that mud sticks?Uh-Oh! Now they need help from someone who can dig... Who will be today's Farmyard Hero - the farmer, his dog or the pig?Another raucous...

A read-a-long storybook, Radar's Big Adventure, is an insightful, heartwarming story that teaches children to embrace their uniqueness and individuality! Radar has always been different from the other donkeys and horses in his pen. He only had one ear, while everyone else had two!...

Your identity is more than just one word or label. When Lou, a fluffy-tailed, giant-eared, colorful animal, is asked by the other animals to define himself, he isn't able to give a one-word answer. Lou isn't a lemur. Or a snake. Or an armadillo....

Embark on a delightful morning with a Cambodian-American family at their cherished donut shop. With an array of tempting treats on display and steaming hot coffee, customers eagerly await their orders in pink boxes. Our Donut Shop is a heartwarming children's book that offers...

Scales measure weight, NOT self-worth.But The Scale Says is an affirmation picture book reminding girls and young women that weight is not synonymous with beauty, kindness, intelligence, or bravery. This easy-to-read story reminds us that our confidence and self-love should be rooted in our...

This lyrical picture book is a beautiful, heart-opening ode to loved ones we've lost and a reminder that their love will carry on with us forever. Filled with stunning illustrations and uplifting text, this is an inspiring story for children and adults to read...

Little animals are in a hurry to get home before the sun goes down. Come and learn about the different types of families in this poetic book before it comes... bedtime!At the end of the day, the sun goes down. Happily setting behind hills...

This book is a fun and silly rhyming book that teaches children to embrace and celebrate their differences. It is great for parents, preschools, and elementary schools that seek to introduce children to diversity and inclusion in a developmentally appropriate way. This book was...

Author: Cee NicoleISBN-10: 1954529481ISBN-13: 9781954529489Publisher: Playpen PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/23/2023Pages: 28Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.25d

Meet Liline, a Haitian-American kindergartener and her sassy cat Pepper as they learn, explore, and have fun in their city neighborhood. In Book 1 of this Level 1 early reader series, Liline and her family discover a cat and after trying to find its...

"I can be your friend, you know. Take a moment--say hello!" Written by pediatric occupational therapist Kelly Gregory, Say Hello invites children of all abilities to overcome the barriers our differences create and lay the foundation for friendship with one simple word--hello! In this...

Miki has been waiting for the Robot Parade and eagerly sets out to march with everyone else. But, when the time finally comes he's not quite sure if he can march. After all, he doesn't have legs like everyone else...Author: Derrick FleeceISBN-10: 1960638149ISBN-13: 9781960638144Publisher:...

The love between a Grandma and her grandson is something special. In this story we see all the adventures and activities between a sweet boy and his granny. The bond they form and the connection they have is one that will live on forever.Author:...

This new middle grade fantasy series follows Keynan's quest to unlock his freestyling magic and unravel the secrets of Peerless Academy. Keynan Masters doesn't know the truth about Peerless Academy. He thinks it's just a fancy art school that can't teach him anything he...

Follow a group of six children with disabilities who make the most out of every day. As the children paint, garden and blow bubbles, readers learn that valuable life skills, such as determination and patience, make life more meaningful for us all. This book...