Picture Books

Puddin", Jeffrey And Leah: Best Friends Written By Wade Hudson Illustrated By Nancy Devard The first book in the Puddin', Jeffrey and Leah series, Best Friends shares the world of three multicultural toddlers and their funny, charming, and engaging...

I'm A Big Sister Now written by Katura J. Hudson Illustrated by Sylvia L. Walker Being a big sister is a big job. It takes a lot of work, and patience, but it's a lot of fun. This charming picture book explores the anticipation, excitement, and pride...

AFRO-BETS Kids I'm Going to Be Written by Wade Hudson Illustrated by Nancy Devard There are so many exciting careers: astronaut, athlete, educator, film director, architect. And there are great Black leaders in those fields, including Dr. Mae C...

My Friend Maya Loves to Dance Written By Cheryl Willis Hudson Illustrated By Eric Velasquez A young narrator tells readers about her friend Maya, who absolutely loves to dance. In this rhyming picture book, Maya attends a lively dance class...

Bright Eyes, Brown Written By Cheryl Willis Hudson & Bernette Ford Illustrated B George Ford Olivia, Jordan, Alexa and Ethan feel good about who they are and how they look. As these bright and spirited children enjoy the activities of a typical...

Jamal's Busy Day Written By Wade Hudson Illustrated By George Ford Jamal, a handsome, energetic African-American boy, is shown making all the necessary preparations for school that his parents make to begin their day. The upbeat message is that both...

Land Of The Four Winds Written By Veronica Freeeman Ellis Illustrated by Sylvia Walker The four winds transport Tonieh, an Afro-American boy, from a park near his home to a distant land where they hope the young boy can reverse an evil spell. Reading...

Written By Dwayne Ferguson Reading Level: Ages 3-7; Paperback: 64 Pages

From A Child's Heart Poems By Nikki Grimes Paintings By Brenda Joysmith From A Child's Heart is a beautiful collection of prAyer/poems that are complemented by striking art by celebrated artist Breda Joysmith. Reading Level: Ages 4-8; Hardcover: 32...

Ma Dear's Old Green House Written By Denise Lewis Patrick Illustrated By Sonia Lynn Patrick Reading Level: Ages 4-8; Hardcover: 32 Page Reviews An African-American child reminisces about happy, fun-filled summers at her grandmother's house. She...

Singing Black: Alternative Nursery Rhymes for Children Written By Mari Evans Illustrated By Ramon Price Nursery rhymes, with their simple words and sing-song rhythms. have enthralled and excited youngsters for centuries. But most of the best-known...

Courtney's Birthday Party Written By Dr. Loretta Long Illustrated By Ron Garnett Courtney is very excited. Her seventh birthday is only a few days away, and her mother has planned a special party. All of Courtney's classmates will be invited,...