Books for Kids Featuring Black Characters
Say Hello!Carmelita and her mom visit Abuela Rosa. As they make their way down Ninth Ave, they say hello to all their friends. They say hello in Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian, Swahili, Japanese, Mandarin, and Hebrew. This is a cute little book to help with learning to say “hello” in other languages. Read more >>
Originally posted on May 25, 2021.
Yo, Jo!This book is about Jomar and his brother and the different slang sayings they use with their friends in the neighborhood. Even grandpa chimes in with a bit of slang. I like the bright illustrations, but I really didn’t care to teach my children, who were young at the time, some of the slang. Read more >>
Originally posted on May 3, 2021.
The Night Before ChristmasThis is a wonderfully unique version of the beloved holiday story, The Night Before Christmas. It takes place in an African village where everyone is excited about the arrival of Santa and his reindeer. This is a captivating book, full of bright, vibrant colors. My kids were enthralled with each turn of the page! They loved seeing a Santa that looked like them! Read more >>
Buy the Book: The Night Before Christmas
Originally posted on December 15, 2010.
I Just Want to Say Good NightIn an African village a young girl tries to avoid bedtime by taking the time to say “good night” to various objects and all her animal friends. From the goat to the ants; from the rock to the moon, she says “good night.” She finally gets in bed and says good night to her book, “Good Night Moon.” This is a cute bedtime storybook! Read more >>
Buy the Book: I Just Want to Say Good Night
Originally posted on April 29, 2020.
I Hear a Pickle“I hear. I smell. I see. I touch. I taste.” This book is all about the five senses and it features children of all colors. The kids talk about various things that do (and don’t) hear, smell, see, touch, and taste. It is a fun book to add to your preschool reading list when learning about the senses. Read more >>
Originally posted on April 27, 2020.
Peekaboo BedtimeThis book is about a little boy playing peekaboo as he gets ready for bedtime. My kids really enjoyed playing peekaboo right along with the little boy by looking at clues on the pages and trying to guess what was next. Read more >>
Buy the Book: Peekaboo Bedtime
Originally posted on May 14, 2009.
