Birth to 5 - Books for Black History Month | Calgary Public Library

by Joy, Angela

Book - 2020

A young girl reflects that while Black may not be a colour in the rainbow, it is a beautiful, multifaceted colour, culture, and history. Also available in eBook. Ages 4 - 8. A young girl reflects that while Black may not be a colour in the rainbow, it is a beautiful, multifaceted colour, culture, and history. Also available in eBook. Ages 4 - 8. Show less

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My Hair

by Cox, Danielle Murrell

Unknown - 2020

Growing up, Canadian author/illustrator Danielle Murrell Cox didn't see herself reflected in many books. As an adult, she created this board book of imag...Show more Growing up, Canadian author/illustrator Danielle Murrell Cox didn't see herself reflected in many books. As an adult, she created this board book of images based on natural Black hairstyles for one main reason: it would have made her younger self happy. Ages 0 - 4. Show less

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Hey Black Child

by Perkins, Useni Eugene

Book - 2017

Powerful verse proclaims the possibilities and potential that reside within each Black child. Also available in board book. Ages 4 - 8. Powerful verse proclaims the possibilities and potential that reside within each Black child. Also available in board book. Ages 4 - 8. Show less

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Dream Big, Little One

by Harrison, Vashti

Board Book - 2018

A board book introduction to inspiring Black women throughout history. Ages 0 - 5. A board book introduction to inspiring Black women throughout history. Ages 0 - 5. Show less

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I Am Every Good Thing

by Barnes, Derrick

Book - 2020

An empowering portrait of young Black boys: what they enjoy, what they feel, what they hope for, what they deserve. Also available in eBook and audiobook. Ages 3 - 7. An empowering portrait of young Black boys: what they enjoy, what they feel, what they hope for, what they deserve. Also available in eBook and audiobook. Ages 3 - 7. Show less

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Brown Sugar Babies

by Smith, Charles R.

Board Book - 2020

Rhyming verse and comparisons to delicious treats combine to celebrate the diverse hues of Black babies' skin. Ages 0 - 5. Rhyming verse and comparisons to delicious treats combine to celebrate the diverse hues of Black babies' skin. Ages 0 - 5. Show less

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Sulwe

by Nyong'o, Lupita

Book - 2019

Teased about the dark colour of her skin, Sulwe tries everything she can to lighten it. Visited in the night by a shooting star, she learns that she is beautiful just as she is. Also available in eBook and French. Ages 4 - 8. Teased about the dark colour of her skin, Sulwe tries everything she can to lighten it. Visited in the night by a shooting star, she learns that she is beautiful just as she is. Also available in eBook and French. Ages 4 - 8. Show less

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M Is for Melanin

A Celebration of the Black Child

by Rose, Tiffany A.

Book - 2019

An alphabet book that positively and powerfully rejoices in Black children. Ages 3 - 7. An alphabet book that positively and powerfully rejoices in Black children. Ages 3 - 7. Show less

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Parker Looks up

An Extraordinary Moment

by Curry, Parker

Book - 2019

Based on a true story. Toddler Parker Curry is fascinated by a portrait of Michelle Obama in the US National Portrait Gallery. A picture book that speaks to the importance of children seeing themselves reflected in the world around them. Ages 4 - 7. Based on a true story. Toddler Parker Curry is fascinated by a portrait of Michelle Obama in the US National Portrait Gallery. A picture book that speaks to the importance of children seeing themselves reflected in the world around them. Ages 4 - 7. Show less

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Hair Love

by Cherry, Matthew A.

Book - 2019

Today is a special day, and Zuri wants her hair to look just right. With some patience and online tutorials provided by his daughter, Zuri's dad creates the perfect style. Also available in eBook and audiobook. Ages 4 - 8. Today is a special day, and Zuri wants her hair to look just right. With some patience and online tutorials provided by his daughter, Zuri's dad creates the perfect style. Also available in eBook and audiobook. Ages 4 - 8. Show less

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