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Books for Celebrating Heritage

216 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Board Books Picture Books Early Readers

Cover of Sonia Sotomayor

Little Golden Book Biographies

Sonia Sotomayor

For the child who needs to see that big dreams are possible through hard work, regardless of where they start or the obs

Cover of Celebrations Around the World

Celebrations Around the World

Helen Gregory

For the curious child noticing different traditions in their community, this guide celebrates the beautiful ways familie

Ages 5–9

Cover of Anansi

Rabbit Ears: Mythic Heroes

For the child who loves outsmarting the 'big kids.' Explore how a tiny spider uses his quick wits and humor to navigate

Cover of Black: The Many Wonders of My World

Black: The Many Wonders of My World

Nancy Johnson James

Celebrate the beauty and strength of the color black through poetic reflections on nature, identity, and the wonder foun

Cover of Rainbow Shopping

Rainbow Shopping

For the family finding comfort in their own traditions on a gloomy day. This vibrant story shows how food, culture, and

Cover of Tito Puente, Mambo King / Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo

Tito Puente, Mambo King / Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo

For the child who loves to make noise and rhythm: discover how a young boy from Harlem followed his passion to become a

Cover of black is brown is tan

black is brown is tan

For children in multiracial families who want to see their own beautiful reality reflected in a joyous, lyrical celebrat

Cover of My First Passover Picture Book for Kids

My First Passover Picture Book for Kids

Jewish Learning Press, Passover Publishing

For the family preparing to celebrate their first Seder together. This gentle guide helps little ones understand the tra

Cover of Ditty Bird Chinese Children's Songs

Ditty Bird Chinese Children's Songs

For the family wanting to introduce Mandarin through play, this interactive musical book lets toddlers explore tradition

Cover of Apple Pie Fourth of July

Apple Pie Fourth of July

For the child feeling like their family traditions don't fit in, this story shows how heritage and holiday celebrations

Cover of Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back

Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back

Jonathan London, Joseph Bruchac

For the child who feels a deep connection to the outdoors and is curious about how different cultures honor the changing

Cover of This Next New Year

This Next New Year

For the child preparing to turn the page on a new year with hope and a fresh start. A relatable look at how rituals and

Cover of There Was a Party for Langston

There Was a Party for Langston

For the child discovering that words can dance, this joyful tribute celebrates the power of Black literature and the com

Cover of The Mexican Dreidel

The Mexican Dreidel

Linda Elovitz Marshall

For the child exploring how their unique traditions fit into a big, diverse world, this story shows how sharing a simple

Cover of Global Baby Girls

Global Babies #3

Global Baby Girls

The Global Fund for Children

For the parent wanting to introduce their little one to the beautiful variety of the world through the faces of other ba

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If I Were a Space Moose #2

If I Were a Space Moose Too

D. P. Whitehead

For the curious child exploring their roots or imagining wild possibilities, this story weaves together heritage and pla

Cover of The Notorious A.B.C.

Benjamin Darling's ABCs #3

The Notorious A.B.C.

Benjamin Darling

For hip-hop loving parents who want to share their musical roots while helping their little one master the basics of the

Cover of One Sun and Countless Stars

A Muslim Book of... #3

One Sun and Countless Stars

For parents who want to introduce their little ones to the beauty of Islamic traditions and values through a soothing, r

Cover of How to Bake an American Pie

How to Bake an American Pie

For the child learning about their country's identity. This poetic book uses the metaphor of a recipe to explore the ide

Cover of Barefoot: Escape on the Underground Railroad

Barefoot: Escape on the Underground Railroad

Pamela Duncan Edwards

For the child curious about history's heroes, this lyrical story uses the quiet wisdom of nature to explore a dangerous

Cover of He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

For the child who needs to feel safe and connected to the world around them, this soulful visual narrative brings a clas

Cover of Ellen's Broom

Kelly Starling Lyons

For the child learning about the deep roots of family traditions and the importance of legal recognition for civil right

Cover of A Sweet Smell of Roses

A Sweet Smell of Roses

For the child discovering that even the youngest voices have the power to change the world. A beautiful look at bravery

Cover of A Golden Eid

Festivals of the World

For the child learning about the beauty of sharing and the warmth of community traditions during a special holiday celeb

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