Baby Board Books
- The ABCs of Baby's Needs: A Sign Language Book for Babies
The ABCs of Baby's Needs: A Sign Language Book for Babies
by Little Bee Books
Sold outTeach your baby to communicate their basic wants and needs (with words and sign language), all as they easily learn the letters of the alphabet.
Help your baby express themselves! This adorable board book teaches your little one the letters of the alphabet while also reinforcing phrases that communicate their basic needs. A is for All Done. B is for Bath. C is for cold. Beautiful illustrations are accompanied by a sign language guide to help non-verbal babies, making this the perfect gift for any family. - The Numbers Store: Sunday Adventures Series
The Numbers Store: Sunday Adventures Series
by Harold Green III
$8.99This stunning, early-concept board book series features an intergenerational Black family over the course of a day at the local grocery store, as readers learn colors and numbers.
When Mom realizes there are zero eggs in the house, the entire family heads to the store to pick up more. Readers can join the counting fun as the family shops and adds more items to their basket--from three bananas to five plums--amid the backdrop of a bustling market. Publishing simultaneously with The Rainbow Park, The Numbers Store studies numbers through the experience of an intergenerational Black family’s trip to the local grocery store. - The Making of Butterflies
The Making of Butterflies
by Zora Neale Hurston and Ibram X. Kendi
Sold outA board book reimagination of a story featured in beloved African American folklorist Zora Neale Hurston's Mules & Men. Adapted by National Book Award winner and #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist and Antiracist Baby Ibram X. Kendi, The Making of Butterflies follows the Creator as they make butterflies to keep the flowers company. Illustrated by mixed-media artist, Kah Yangni. - This Is Music: Strings
This Is Music: Strings
by Rekha S. Rajan
$9.99Make music with this hands-on introduction to the four instrument families—drums, horns, strings, and voice—in this board book series by a world-renown music educator.
What do a guitar, a harp, and a piano have in common? They are all strings! This first introduction begins with a simple explanation of what defines a string instrument. Young readers are then invited on a global exploration of a variety of different stringed instruments and are encouraged to find strings of their own in the world around them. Includes a bound-in string to strum, and a visual glossary.
Each title in the THIS IS MUSIC series features an interactive novelty musical element that invites the reader to "play" the book! - Legends of Hip-Hop: 2Pac: A 1-2-3 Biography
Legends of Hip-Hop: 2Pac: A 1-2-3 Biography
by Pen Ken
Sold outMic check! Learn to count with 2Pac in the Legends of Hip-Hop board book series.
Who is Tupac “2Pac” Shakur? One of the most accomplished and celebrated rappers of all time! Babies will learn where he was born, how many names he had, and about his acting career all while learning to count to twelve.
In this sizable and sturdy board book, music producer Pen Ken and three-time Emmy Award–nominated animation director Saxton Moore introduce tiny readers to some of hip-hop’s biggest and brightest luminaries with fun facts about each rapper, organized by a teachable concept.
Perfect for fans of The Story of Rap and B Is for Baller.
- Potty Party!
Potty Party!
by Dionna L Mann
Sold outA potty party’s coming through! Celebrate the milestone of potty training with this energetic board book that features a diverse group of children as they ditch their diapers and flush like big kids do.
Going potty can be a party for everyone! Perfect for all children, this book touches on the aspects of potty training, including feeling the need to go, sitting and waiting, and picking out underwear. Get down and celebrate at toilet time with this fun and imaginative board book. - Being Brave
Being Brave
by Cindy Jin
Sold outCelebrate the small and important choices we make to grow and be brave every day with this empowering board book.
Filled with loving and meaningful life lessons, this inspiring board book shows kids that being brave doesn’t have to be grand or heroic. Whether you’re feeling sad, nervous, unsure, or left out, taking control of how you feel and being brave starts with listening to your heart. - Every Body: A First Conversation About Bodies
Every Body: A First Conversation About Bodies
by Megan Madison
from $9.99*ships in 7-10 business days*
Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body liberation should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.
Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery to introduce the concept of BODY LIBERATION. This book serves to celebrate the uniqueness of your body and all bodies, and addresses the unfair rules and ideas that currently exist about bodies. It ends with motivational action points for making the world more fair for all!
While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.
These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion. - Lake Life with You
Lake Life with You
by Cindy Jin
Sold outWith sweet, rhyming text and beautiful art that will transport you to the lake, this heartfelt board book celebrates the best things about enjoying lake life with the ones you love.
when the lake is quiet
in the morning breeze
we watch the sunrise paint the sky
when the frogs are croaking
and herons take wing,
we feed the ducks wading by
Whether it’s feeding ducks, looking for fish, or enjoying a peaceful nature walk, this cozy story proves that the best thing about lake life is making precious memories with the ones you love that last long after you leave the shore. - Let's Celebrate Juneteenth Board Book
Let's Celebrate Juneteenth Board Book
by Tonya Abari
$9.99A celebration of Juneteenth for babies and toddlers!
Let's Celebrate Juneteenth Board Book from Mudpuppy is a wonderful introduction to Juneteenth, a federal holiday in the United States on June 19th commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Colorful illustrations show various ways people celebrate the anniversary of freedom for all!
- Celebratory Message – This book introduces young children to this important commemorative holiday and opens the door to understanding that not everyone was or is free.
- Bright and Bold Artwork – Bright and colorful illustrations on 26 pages will make this a happy and rewarding experience for toddlers to experience and understand inclusion.
- Perfect Size - Small 7” x 7” board book is just the size for little hands.
- Great Gift Idea – This board book makes a wonderful gift for birthdays and special occasions all year through.
- Big Red Fire Truck
Big Red Fire Truck
Ken Winslow-Max
Sold outAn interactive re-imagining of a 1990s classic!
The bell rings in the fire house, there is a fire somewhere! Someone needs help. Open the doors and drive the big red fire truck across town. Put up the long ladder and aim the water hose at the flames to put them out. Jo Lodge has given new life to this classic picture book, by simplifying the story and introducing paper engineering. Toddlers will love to drive the fire truck through the city to save the day! - Together: A First Conversation About Love
Together: A First Conversation About Love
by Megan Madison
$15.99A picture book edition of the board book about love, relationships, and families, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.
Now in a hardcover picture book! Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.
While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like love, relationships, and families from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.
This fourth book in the series begins the conversation on love with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion. - Me and the Family Tree
Me and the Family Tree
by Carole Weatherford
$7.99Carole Boston Weatherford, a Caldecott Honor winner, creates a celebration of family roots in this uplifting tale about how one young girl sees her family history by looking into a mirror
As a young girl reflects on her family, she notices how her own characteristics are similar to the people around her. She discovers these shared traits create incredible family connections, and they also give each person the opportunity to contribute to the family tree .
This heartfelt book celebrates the diversity of the people who love us and the joys of being connected to family!
I’ve got my father’s mouth
And my mother’s thick brown waves.
I’ve got my uncle’s chin
Though you can’t tell ‘til he shaves.
I’ve got my brother’s ears
And my sister’s big bright eyes.
I’ve got my grandpa’s hands
- Together: A First Conversation About Love by Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli, & Anne/Andy Passchier
Together: A First Conversation About Love by Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli, & Anne/Andy Passchier
$8.99*Ships in 7-10 business days*
A beginner’s exploration of love, relationships, and families – the latest in the FIRST CONVERSATIONS board book series, which offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.
Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.
While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like love, relationships, and families from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.
This fourth book in the series begins the conversation on love with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion. - My Hair, My Crown: Board Book
My Hair, My Crown: Board Book
by Tonya Abari
$12.99My Hair, My Crown Board Book from Mudpuppy features sweet rhyming words and bold, colorful illustrations that highlight a beautiful and diverse range of Black hairstyles. A surprise mirror on the last page encourages children to celebrate their own beautiful hair! - A Little Book About Activism
A Little Book About Activism
by Courtney Ahn
Sold outA little book with a big goal! This book aims to give kids the building blocks to develop strong principles of care, empathy, and community. Because you’re never too young to make a difference! - Grandma's Tiny House
Grandma's Tiny House
by JaNay Brown-Wood
$7.99“A fine addition to book collections about families, food, counting, and joyous gatherings." —The Horn Book
This sweet, rhyming-counting board book introduces young readers to numbers one through fifteen as Grandma’s family and friends fill her tiny house on Brown Street. Neighbors, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and grandkids crowd into the house and pile it high with treats for a family feast.
But when the walls begin to bulge and nobody has space enough to eat, one clever grandchild knows exactly what to do. - Skin Again
Skin Again
by bell hooks
$7.99*ships in 7-10 business daysFrom legendary author and critic bell hooks and multi-Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka comes a way to talk about race and identity that will appeal to parents of the youngest readers—in board book edition.
The skin I'm in is just a covering. It cannot tell my story. If you want to know who I am, you have got to come inside and open your heart way wide.
Race matters, but what's most important is who we are on the inside. Looking beyond skin, going straight to the heart, we find in each other the treasures stored down deep. Learning to cherish those treasures, to be all we imagine ourselves to be, makes us free.
This award-winning book celebrates all that makes us unique and different and offers a strong, timely and timeless message of loving yourself and others.
Don’t miss these other books by bell hooks and Chris Raschka!
Be Boy Buzz
Happy to Be Nappy
Grump Groan Growl - Ours
Ours
by Ruth Forman
Sold out*ships in 7 - 10 business days*
From the bestselling author of Curls, Glow, and Bloom comes a board book that joyfully celebrates skin tone self-love with a mirror for little ones.
I love mine (mine)
she loves hers (hers)
he loves his (his)
I love theirs
Show young readers how to see themselves and others with confidence and love with this beautiful rhyming board book toddlers and parents alike will love. - Curls
Curls
by Ruth Forman
$8.99A joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls and the beauty of their curls.
Me
Morning
Mirror Smile
Shine big
hair love
This simple, playful, and beautiful board book stars four friends who celebrate the joy of their hairstyles from bouncing curls to swinging braids. - A is for Activist
A is for Activist
by Innosanto Nagara
Sold out“Reading it is almost like reading Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, but for two-year olds—full of pictures and rhymes and a little cat to find on every page that will delight the curious toddler and parents alike.”—Occupy Wall Street
A is for Activist is an ABC board book written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else that activists believe in and fight for.
The alliteration, rhyming, and vibrant illustrations make the book exciting for children, while the issues it brings up resonate with their parents' values of community, equality, and justice. This engaging little book carries huge messages as it inspires hope for the future, and calls children to action while teaching them a love for books.
- The Story of Juneteenth
The Story of Juneteenth
by Dorena Williamson
$7.99*ships in 7-10 business days
Introduce little learners to the Juneteenth holiday with this 250-word board book about its origins and traditions.
What are the origins of America’s newest national holiday? With simple, age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations, this little board book introduces children to the events of June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform the people of Texas that all enslaved people were declared free and the Civil War had ended. The book also connects those events to today’s celebrations. Thoroughly researched and historically accurate, The Story of Juneteenth distills a pivotal moment in U.S. history and creates an opportunity for further conversation between parent or caregiver and child. - Shady Baby Feels: A First Book of Emotions
Shady Baby Feels: A First Book of Emotions
by Gabrielle Union
Sold outLearn about feelings and emotions with Shady Baby in this board book created by the bestselling team of Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, and Tara Nicole Whitaker!
Shady Baby is baking cupcakes, and she has some feelings about the process. From excitement or boredom, Shady Baby expresses nine common emotions. Perfect for the youngest of readers, this book will inspire kids to discuss their multitude of feelings in a kid-friendly, accessible format.
Great for:
- Introducing emotional literacy, self-awareness, and empathy to toddlers!
- Reading sequential yet simple storylines!
- Early childhood development!
- Tiny hands, due to its sturdy pages!
Plus be sure to check out Shady Baby, the New York Times bestselling picture book from Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, and Tara Nicole Whitaker.
- Welcome to the Party
Welcome to the Party
by Gabrielle Union
$8.99Inspired by the eagerly awaited birth of her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning actress Gabrielle Union pens a festive and universal love letter from parents to little ones, perfect for welcoming a baby to the party of life!
Reminiscent of favorites such as The Wonderful Things You’ll Be by Emily Winfield Martin, I’ve Loved You Since Forever by Hoda Kotb, and Take Heart, My Child by Ainsley Earhardt, Welcome to the Party is an upbeat celebration of new life that you’ll want to enjoy with your tiny guest of honor over and over again.
A great gift for all occasions, especially Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, baby showers, and birthdays.
- The Hair Book by LaTonya Yvette
The Hair Book by LaTonya Yvette
$9.99"No matter your hair, you are welcome anywhere!"
A bold, graphic board book celebrating all types of hair.
With striking, colorful graphics and simple alliterative text, this board book features poufy hair, wavy hair, Afro hair, hair covered in a hijab, and more. A surprise mirror at the end encourages young children to reflect on their own characteristics. The message is clear: no matter what you look like, you are beautiful, valued, and welcome everywhere. - Freight Train Lift-the-Flap (2021)
Freight Train Lift-the-Flap (2021)
by Donald Crews
Sold outA lift-the-flap edition of the timeless and award-winning classic. Donald Crews’s Caldecott Honor book invites young readers on a train trip full of new surprises. Freight Train Lift-the-Flap features new art and ten sturdy flaps to lift to reveal the contents of the train cars in this fun new interactive format of a title that since its publication in 1978 has been perennial favorite for storytime sharing.
A train runs along this track. . . . Ever wonder what, or who, is in the red caboose? How about the orange tank car and the yellow hopper car? The purple box car? The steam engine? Who is driving that train? Featuring ten flaps to lift and all-new art, acclaimed author and artist Donald Crews’s latest classic celebrates a childhood favorite: the train
- Glow
Glow
by Ruth Forman
Sold outA joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to the beautiful light of African American boys.
I shine night too
smooth brown
glow skin
This simple, playful, and elegant board book stars a young boy who joyfully celebrates his dark skin with a bright moon at the end of a perfect day. - The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.
The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.
by Johnny Ray Moore
Sold out*Ships in 7-10 business days*
Teach little learners about beloved civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with this 200-word board book.
This little book introduces Martin Luther King Jr., an iconic leader of the civil rights movement. Simple, toddler-friendly text tells how King grew up, how he became a minister, and how he worked to end segregation in America. Accessible for even the youngest of children, The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. helps readers understand who King is, what he did, and why his story still matters today. - My Baby Loves Christmas
My Baby Loves Christmas
by Jabari Asim
$7.99In the My Baby Loves Christmas board book, celebrate all the lovely things that baby discovers about Christmas. This offering from Jabari Asim and Tara Nicole Whitaker is the perfect gift for a toddler or new baby.
Baby loves candy canes wrapped in bows. Baby loves jingle bells. Baby loves snow. . . .
Celebrate all the lovely things that Baby discovers about Christmas. This board book, the perfect gift for a new baby, features rhythmic poetry from Jabari Asim and adorable art from Tara Nicole Whitaker.
- An ABC of Equality
An ABC of Equality
by Chana Ginelle Ewing
$15.99ALL people have the right to be treated fairly, no matter who they are, what they look like or where they come from. This is called equality. An ABC of Equality introduces complicated concepts to the youngest of children.
A is for Ability, B is for Belief, C is for Class. The best-selling book An ABC of Equality introduces complicated concepts surrounding social justice to the youngest of children.
All people have the right to be treated fairly, no matter who they are, what they look like, or where they come from. From A to Z, simple explanations accompanied by engaging artwork teach children about the world we live in and how to navigate our way through it.
Each right-hand page includes a brightly decorated letter with the word it stands for and an encouraging slogan. On the left, a colorful illustration and bite-size text sum up the concept. Cheerful people from a range of backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities lead the way through the alphabet.- L is for LGBTQIA. Find the words that make you, you.
- N is for No. No means no.
- P is for Privilege. Be aware of your advantages.
- X is for Xenophobia. Ask questions and you’ll see there’s nothing to be afraid of.
Celebrate your Differences, ask more Questions, share your Kindness, and learn to Understand the world.
- Ten Black Dots Board Book
Ten Black Dots Board Book
by Donald Crews
Sold outThe perennial bestseller by the two-time Caldecott Honor artist is available in a board book format for the first time. What can you do with ten black dots? First published in 1968, Donald Crews’s bestselling classic is now a board book and just the right size and shape for its ideal audience—the very curious youngest readers. Ten Black Dots is a counting book, a book of simple rhymes, and a book of everyday objects. It’s a preschool masterpiece by the creator of such award winners as Freight Train and Truck.
- Freight Train Board Book (1996)
Freight Train Board Book (1996)
by Donald Crews
Sold outIn simple, powerful words and vibrant illustrations, Donald Crews evokes the rolling wheels of that childhood favorite: a train. This board book features sturdy pages and is just the right size for little hands.
This Caldecott Honor Book features bright colors and bold shapes. Even a child not lucky enough to have counted freight cars will feel he or she has watched a freight train passing after reading Freight Train.
Donald Crews used childhood memories of trains seen during his travels to his grandparents' farm in the American South as the inspiration for this timeless favorite.
Red caboose at the back, orange tank car, green cattle car, purple box car, black tender and a black steam engine . . . freight train.
- ← Previous
- page 1
- page 2
- page 3
- Next →
Stay Informed. We're building a community committed to celebrating Black authors + artisans. Subscribe to keep up with all things Kindred Stories.