Children's Books

The Art of Mammals ABC's from A to Z is truly a unique and beautiful ABC book, written and illustrated by Fred Davis. Packed with bright and bold pictures of some your favorite animals, and some you may learn about for the first time. Playful guinea pigs, sleepy koalas, curious quokka, and hungry raccoons make this an ABC book the whole family will enjoy!

Eli is a curious 7-year-old Black boy who is excited to become a big brother. He goes with his mom to her doctor's appointment and is surprised to see that her doctor is Black like him! Eli meets Drs. Bryant, Nelson, and other Black physicians who inspire him to be a doctor when he grows up!

What Are You? is the story of one girl, Ildulce, who is trying to understand who she is and why people have trouble saying her name. In this story that is loved by first generation Americans and those of mixed heritage, Ildulce's father explains that she comes from a rich history from across the ocean. 

Ziggy on the Rock, a Caribbean Christmas emphasizes the beauty of individual traditions, illustrating that when many cultures are woven together, they create a rich tapestry of celebration! Join Ziggy in this heartwarming story where he teaches readers that whether celebrating in the warmth of the Caribbean sun or the chill of the winter season, the spirit of Christmas shines brightest when we come together to celebrate!

In Journey with Jessie from Chicago to Ghana children will travel on a captivation adventure of discovery, family, and connection back to Jessie's roots. Join her as she explores the history, culture, and beauty of West Africa!

Three friends go to the museum for the unveiling of Lady Fay Ukulele and her very special pen. When that pen goes missing, Lady Fay turns to an old friend for answers. This folktale retelling will remind readers the importance of forgiveness and friendship.

A young singer, a beginning dancer, and an aspiring actress all attend a summer camp at Howard University. And what begins as simply three young strangers reluctantly thrown together, emerges as a friendship destined to be. Although they appear to share nothing in common initially, they discover that they in fact fit together perfectly.

A complete, boxed set of 5 early reader books. 

Sis

Cat and Nes

Pop

Hat

Kin

Each book has a list of sight words and helpful tips for the adults helping the young readers. 

Travel with twin sisters Amiya and Arya on a magical rainbow to different countries around the world. At each stop, the girls will meet new friends who will share a taste of their homeland. As they travel from India to Iceland and on to Japan, they experience new sights and tasty treats. See all the stops Amiya and Arya make on The Magic Rainbow.

A girl and her doll are stuck inside on a dark and rainy day. When the mother comes in to cheer her daughter up and show her all the fun things she can do by using her imagination. They can go surfing, go to the zoo, play princess and queen or even take a train ride! As the mom, daughter and little Dollie Ollie have fun playing pretend, they see that being stuck inside on a rainy day isn't so bad.

Bath time is the perfect time to play pirates! Every night this stinky pirate gets to jump into the bathtub and into a pirate adventure. Battles with tub toys wont keep him and his first mate, Mr. Smittins, away from finding treasure. This book is filled with beautiful illustrations that everyone will enjoy. Bubble Sea is the perfect read aloud for every kid that likes to splash in the tub!

Step into Ylanna's enchanting world, where a beautiful butterfly embodies her extra chromosome. Follow her inspiring journey as she receives the support she needs to embrace life's wonders, from school adventures to cheerleading. Ylanna's story teaches us to celebrate differences and discover the extraordinary within ourselves and others. This heartwarming picture book celebrates unconditional love, acceptance, and boundless potential.

Meet Deja! A bold, curious girl with big feelings, strong opinions, and more choices than she knows what to do with. Navigating school, friendship, her parents, and her needy little sister is a lot. Will Deja be able to find the right path?

Join Deja as she navigates tricky moments, and the everyday drama of figuring out who she really is.

Gabe is your average 9-year-old kid who is beginning to question all the tales he grew up hearing. And when he loses his tooth at school, Gabe knows it means cash, but it also means a visit from the Tooth Fairy. But wasn't he a little too old to believe in fairies? With all these questions spinning around in his head, he needed answers and this night was his chance to find out the truth. He just had to catch the Tooth Fairy first. And when his trap actually works, Gabe quickly realized things aren't always what they seem.