"Brown Like Me" Books
Books for Kids Featuring Black Characters
Charlie got a goldfish for his birthday and he vowed to teach Wishy everything he learned! Attempting to follow through with his promise, Charlie secretly hides Wishy in his backpack and takes him on the school field trip to the aquarium!
Laurie and J. Matthew spend time trying to help their favorite aunt, Lulu, decide how to celebrate her birthday. As they recall some of the fun things they have done in the past, everyone else is busy preparing for her surprise party.
A little girl makes a birthday surprise for her mother. She and her father buy soil and colorful plants to make a beautiful garden box for their window!
Bessey gets invited to a slumber party. The girls all have tons of fun, but the next morning everyone leaves...and they leave a big mess...everyone except Bessey.
Peter is having a birthday party. Among all his neighborhood friends, he most wants to invite a girl, Amy. So, he writes a letter.
