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African American Heritage Books for Ages 4–7 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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African American Heritage Books for Ages 4–7

Explore our collection of children's books about african american heritage recommended for kids ages 4–7.

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Mama Mable's All-Gal Big Band Jazz Extravaganza!

For the child discovering how people step up in times of change, this vibrant history celebrates the women who found the

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The Legend of Gravity: A Tall Basketball Tale

For the child who loves the energy of the playground and the thrill of the game, this tall tale celebrates the power of

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A Storm Called Katrina

For the child processing a community crisis or learning about resilience, this story shows how art and family bonds prov

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Grandma's Purse

Vanessa Brantley-Newton

For the child who loves exploring a loved one's treasures and uncovering the stories that make their family special.

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Maggie's Amerikay

Barbara Timberlake Russell

For the child feeling out of place or missing home, this story of an Irish girl and a Black boy in old New Orleans celeb

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Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood

For the child who wants to see how small actions can change a neighborhood, this true story shows the power of turning s

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Giant Steps to Change the World

Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee

For the child who wants to change the world but doesn't know where to start. This inspiring book shows how small acts le

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For the child who loves taking things apart to see how they work. This inspiring true story shows how a mistake can lead

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Liberian Folktales

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Won-Ldy Paye, Margaret H. Lippert

For the child who avoids chores or struggles to see why everyone needs to pitch in. This playful West African tale shows

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Singing with Momma Lou

Linda Jacobs Altman

For the child struggling to connect with a grandparent who has memory loss, this story offers a gentle bridge through mu

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Alan and His Perfectly Pointy Impossibly Perpendicular Pinky

Alan Page, Kamie Page

For the child who feels self-conscious about being different or wonders how hard work shapes us. A legendary athlete exp

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From Sea to Shining Sea: A Treasury of American Folklore and Folksongs

For the family wanting to explore the many voices of the American past, this vibrant collection uses songs and stories t

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Mr. Crum's Potato Predicament

For the child who needs to see how frustration can be transformed into creativity. This playful tale shows how a picky e

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Honest Abe Lincoln

For the child curious about history or struggling with why honesty matters. This biography shows how integrity and persi

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The Princess and the Pea

For the child who loves fairy tales but wants to see them in a new light. This beautiful retelling explores what it trul

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written and illustrated by Eric Velasquez

For the creative child who turns everyday chores into epic adventures, this vibrant story celebrates the power of imagin

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Grandma's Purple Flowers

Adjoa J. Burrowes

For the child learning to navigate the quiet ache of losing a grandparent and finding peace in the cycles of the natural

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Laura Hamilton Waxman

For the child who loves looking at the stars and wonders how they could help explore them. Discover how Aprille Ericsson

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Robert Henry Hendershot

Susan E. Goodman

For the child who wants to be brave despite their age. This true story of a young Civil War hero shows that even the sma

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The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers

The Story of Kamala Harris

For the child who asks how someone becomes a leader or how to stand up for what is right. This biography inspires young

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The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers

The Story of John Lewis

For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair, this biography shows how one person's courage and persistence c

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For the child who needs to know that their voice is a gift. This gentle biography shows how a young girl found the coura

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The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers

The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.

Christine Platt Ma

For the child noticing unfairness in the world, this gentle biography introduces a hero who used words and peaceful acti

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She Persisted #9

Coretta Scott King

Kelly Starling Lyons, Chelsea Clinton

For the child learning how to stand up for others, this biography shows how Coretta Scott King used her voice and musica