10 Diverse Picture Books that Celebrate Family

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It's the time of the year for increased celebrations for many families. In this list, we highlight titles that may celebrate family gatherings, feature close-knit relationships, and show how diverse families pull together in some heartwarming stories.

 
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by Nancy Redd, illustrated by Nneka Myers

A little girl loses her bonnet right before bed and enlists the help of her loving family to help find it. This title is a celebration of Black hair, culture, and family. It provides necessary representation for children to see themselves in and provides an accurate lens into Black hairstyles and the traditions that accompany them.

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by Curtis Ackie, illustrated by Constanza Goeppinger

A sweet story and an accurate reflection of a Caribbean household. The boys wait anxiously for their mom to come home, and in the process, they learn lessons on the value of patience and the joy of family.

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by Monique Fields, illustrated by Yesenia Moises

Family helps Simone in exploring her racial identity and finding the best way to describe herself. Biracial, she finds herself questioning if she has to choose between both or find a unique color to call her own. This beautifully illustrated story tackles a sensitive topic with subtlety and lots of love.

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by Arthur Dorros, illustrated by Elisa Kleven

This bilingual story explores the bond shared between granddaughter and grandmother as they take a magical journey through the skies of New York City.

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by Ceece Kelley, illustrated by Sawyer Cloud

Written from a baby’s perspective about the comfort he feels when with his mother, this story conveys how much he loves being in his mother’s arms as he wanders off to sleep. An adorable story well suited for expecting mothers.

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by Farhana Zia, illustrated by Ken Min

This picture book suited for older readers tells of Aneel’s relationship with his grandfather, as he explores old stories and new adventures, including how to make roti under the guidance of his family. The author gives us insight into the cultural experience of an Indian American family.

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by Grace Lin

Honoring the Mid-Autumn Festival, this book looks at one family’s traditions as they celebrate with a nighttime picnic and show admiration of the full moon.

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by Kevin Noble Maillard, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal

This book vividly illustrates a Native American family’s tradition of making fry bread: the taste, sounds, and smells. Most importantly, it shows how the food represents their history, brings the family together, and creates memories for future generations.

by Lulu Delacre

Delacre takes us on a journey around the world in this endearing tale focusing on the love shared between a parent and their child. The illustrations vividly portray several international locations and include a map of the world that explains the author’s reasoning for creating the title.

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by Trish Cooke, illustrated by Paul Howard

Our last title explores Jay Jay’s relationship with his beloved Grannie as they share an exuberant Sunday dinner. The author depicts a vivid culmination of all the things we love most about spending time with family: sharing food, cherishing relationships, and hearts full of love.

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