Being able to read a book to your child is one of life's greatest gifts — and when you combine that with a meaningful holiday like Kwanzaa, it takes that beautiful pastime to the next level. Kwanzaa books for kids have the power to open a dialogue about this special holiday with your children and educate them on your family's week-long celebration together.
The holiday of Kwanzaa is all about African heritage and the Black experience, and the children's books about Kwanzaa showcase that in a way that is approachable and easy for kids to understand. The illustrations are inviting and encourage children to read on, all while capturing their attention and inspiring their imaginations.
While your kids are enthralled with the prose and taken by the illustrations, they're also learning about the seven principles of Kwanzaa, what it means to have African heritage, and all about the holiday in a way that is natural to them. We found a ton of great Kwanzaa books for kids that you and your little ones will love to read together —happy reading, and happy Kwanzaa!
Ibi Zoboi writes some of the most enchanting and wonderful stories. She's taken her immense talent to the topic of Kwanzaa with The People Remember.
Zoboi and Wise collaborated to shine a light on the principles of Kwanzaa, the history of the Transatlantic trade of enslaved Africans, and the beauty and resilience of Black people in a way that children will absorb and enjoy.
Kayla worries that her big brother Khari won't get home in time for the Kwanzaa festivities. Will they find a way to celebrate together?
Ford's Together for Kwanzaa has a lightness about it which children will sink into and enjoy. It's an excellent example of a book with a learning purpose done in a way that children won't feel tricked that they're learning, making it a win-win for parents and kids.
Your littlest kids will fall head over fluffy tail for Lil’ Rabbit. He’s so eager and sweet, and he just really wants to help Granna Rabbit get ready for Kwanzaa.
Lil Rabbit's Kwanzaa is an absolute delight that teaches kids to believe in themselves and believe in the spirit and values of Kwanzaa.
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‘Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story’ by Angela Sheif Medaris
Echoing the rich culture of the folkloric traditions across the African continent, Medearis tells a story of seven troublesome brothers who find themselves suddenly having to work together.
Using the Nguzo Saba, or “seven principles” of Kwanzaa, the sons are able to work together. It is a lyrical and stunning story that begs to be read and reread through the years.
This is as much a kiddie instruction book as it is a traditional story. Since the whole thing is told in verse, it is super easy to read and fun for kids to listen to. It has the quality of something you'd recite as you get ready for the holiday. Best of all, it makes learning about Kwanzaa cheerful and fun.
All of the I Spy books are fun, but this one feels special. The combination of the rich colors and the sheer difficulty of the puzzles make for a very fun time with your little one, all while educating them on the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Need a moment to yourself this year? Hand this over and let your littles go to town trying to find all of the artifacts they need. Ahh, peace.
Jaheem's First Kwanzaa is a sweet “my first” style story. The illustrations are beautiful, and Jaheem is downright adorable. Watch as he learns all about the principles and traditions of the holiday.
I anticipate that this Kwanzaa book for kids will be given to quite a few children this year — and for many years to come.
This is a simple, straightforward primer of Kwanzaa, with all of the terms, traditions, and history explained for kids. Every term is underlined, so it’s very easy to understand — your kids will have fun while they read and learn.
ABC books are a way to get the youngest babies learning. With this bright and colorful board book, babies not only learn their ABCs but also some of the basics of Kwanzaa.
And, yes, your baby will chew on this book, but we'll chalk that up to learning by osmosis.
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