Black History Month: Picture Books for Kindergartners

Amazing Grace

by Mary Hoffman Illustrated by Caroline Binch

When her class decides to do Peter Pan, Grace wants to play Peter. With the support of her family, Grace learns that she can be anything she wants to be, and the results are amazing!

Boundless Grace

Series: Amazing Grace

by Mary Hoffman Illustrated by Caroline Binch

In a vividly illustrated sequel to Amazing Grace, an irrepressible little girl goes to Africa to meet her father's new family. As enthusiastic and excited as she is in her new country, her loyalties are divided between her two families and she must find a way to belong to both.

Cherries and Cherry Pits

by Vera B. Williams

Bidemmi, a girl who loves to draw, makes up all kinds of imaginative stories about the fascinating people she creates in her artwork. Each story has something to do with cherries.

Praise for Cherries and Cherry Pits

Coming on Home Soon

by Jacqueline Woodson Illustrated by E. B. Lewis

Ada Ruth's mama must go away to Chicago to work, leaving Ada Ruth and Grandma behind. It's war time, and women are needed to fill the men's jobs. As winter sets in, Ada Ruth and her grandma keep up their daily routine, missing Mama all the time.

The Girls in the Circle

Series: Just for You!

by Nikki Giovanni Illustrated by Cathy Ann Johnson

A great poet and lively art combine to tell this playful story of three little girls who love to play dress-up — and basketball, too!

Hanging Out with Mom

Series: Hello Reader! Level 2

by Sonia W. Black Illustrated by George C. Ford

A young boy and his working mother share an evening in the park: chasing kite tails, feeding ducks, and climbing the jungle gym.

Series Information

Hello, Parent!

"Hello Reader!" books have been designed:

How Many Stars in the Sky?

by Lenny Hort Illustrated by James E. Ransome

Mama's away one night, and when her son can't sleep, he tries to relax by counting stars, but the more of them he sees, the more determined he is to count every single one. He finds that Daddy can't sleep either. Together, the two of them set off on an unforgettable all-night journey of discovery.

Hurry Up!

Series: Just for You!

by Bernette G. Ford Illustrated by Jennifer Kindert

In this book for emerging readers, a boy has a very busy day!

Lola at the Library

by Anna McQuinn Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw

Lola has a big smile on her face. Why? Because it's Tuesday — and on Tuesdays, Lola and her mommy go to the library. Join Lola in this cozy celebration of books and the people who love them.

Peter's Chair

by Ezra Jack Keats

Peter is well aware that there is a new baby in the house. His mother shushes him when he makes his tower of blocks fall. And he's also well aware that the new baby's a girl. For everything that used to be Peter's has been painted pink!