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Black Joy: Books for Babies-PreK

By Skokie Staff Youth Services

Enjoy these lovely board books and picture books.

  • B Is for Baby

    2019 by Atinuke

    Baby is off on an exciting adventure with big brother in this fun board book set in West Africa.

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  • Here Are the Seeds

    2024 by Brown-Wood, JaNay

    Two young children learn about gardening as well as how to overcome challenges in this lovely book that is perfect for reading aloud.

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  • I Believe I Can

    2020 by Byers, Grace

    A companion book to I Am Enough, this picture book celebrates and affirms that all children can and should believe in themselves. Gorgeous!

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  • My Hair Is Like the Sun

    2023 by Detrick-Jules, St. Clair

    This gorgeous board book features photographs of Black kids wearing natural hairstyles along with nature settings--"My hair is like the stars, twinkling at night."

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  • Antiracist Baby

    2020 by Kendi, Ibram X.

    There's a picture book and a board book edition of Kendi's work to share with young children. The passionate text pairs beautifully with the great illustrations.

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  • Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Black Children

    2000 by Pinkney, Sandra L.

    Enjoy this poetic book full of photos of beautiful black faces.

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  • Leo at Lunch

    2024 by McQuinn, Anna

    Part of the Lola and Leo board book series, this story is about Leo's first outing to a restaurant with his favorite stuffed animal, Mr. Seahorse.

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  • The Spark in You

    2024 by Pippins, Andrea

    In this exuberantly illustrated picture book, a young Black girl uses her creative spark to design a costume for herself and then experiences the joy of Brazilian Carnival.

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  • I'm Growing Great

    2022 by Roe, Mechal Renee

    Affirmations and great illustrations make this a perfect book for celebrating Black joy!

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  • I Got the School Spirit

    2020 by Schofield-Morrison, Connie

    Part of a series by this author, this book celebrates a vivacious girl's joyful and lively approach to her first day of school.

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  • Summer Is Here

    2024 by Watson, Renée

    Renee Watson writes terrific books for all ages, and this picture book is no exception. It features a young Black girl who soaks in the joys and pleasures of a summer day.

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