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Black and Asian Characters: Children's Picture Story Books -

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Related booklists: Fiction - Picture Story Books, Dual-Heritage / Mixed-Race Characters: Books for Children, Black and Asian Characters: Younger Children's Fiction, Black and Asian Characters: Books for Babies and Toddlers,

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Books are listed in order of year of publication - newest titles are at the top. There are 19 books in this booklist

  • Cover image of book A Monster Princess Shark Adventure by Sarah Coyle, illustrated by Adam Walker-Parker
    A Monster Princess Shark Adventure - by Sarah Coyle, illustrated by Adam Walker-Parker

    £7.99   paperback   (2024) - ISBN 13: 9781405299077 | ISBN 10: 140529907x

    Do you love monsters? How about princesses? And sharks? Find them ALL in the pages of this laugh-out-loud ‘pick your own’ picture book adventure!  Zara is enjoying a day at the beach, when she realised – horror! – that Old Ted has disappe ... more

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  • Cover image of book The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali, illustrated by Hatem Aly
    The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship - by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali, illustrated by Hatem Aly

    £7.99   paperback   (2023) - ISBN 13: 9781839133046 | ISBN 10: 183913304x

    The highly-anticipated sequel to The Proudest Blue; a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER which explores sisterhood, and kindness, from trailblazer and Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad.  When Faizah's teacher asks her class to imagine what kind of world ... more

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  • Cover image of book Hana
    Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs - by Razeena Omar Gutta, illustrated by Manal Mirza

    £6.99   paperback   (2022) - ISBN 13: 9781646866212 | ISBN 10: 1646866215

    Hana has a humongous collection of hijabs and accessories – and her hijab is always styled superbly. But when her overflowing collection gets a little out of hand, Hana knows something needs to be done... and comes up with a clever plan for sharing ... more

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  • Cover image of book My Very Favourite Book in the Whole Wide World by Malcolm Mitchell, illustrated by Michael Robertson
    My Very Favourite Book in the Whole Wide World - by Malcolm Mitchell, illustrated by Michael Robertson

    £6.99   paperback   (2021) - ISBN 13: 9780702307287 | ISBN 10: 0702307289

    What’s your favourite story? Join Henley in his search for his in this wonderfully fun picture book! From Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell comes an exciting new story that shows even reluctant readers that there is a book ... more

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  • Cover image of book The Best Diwali Ever by Sonali Shah and Chaaya Prabhat
    The Best Diwali Ever - by Sonali Shah and Chaaya Prabhat

    £6.99   paperback   (2021) - ISBN 13: 9780702303302 | ISBN 10: 0702303305

    Peek into the magic of Diwali in this heart-warming picture book about Diwali, siblings and how very special this celebration can be.   This year, Ariana has plans to make Diwali an extra special celebration, with yummy sweets, divas around the h ... more

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  • Cover image of book Clean Up! by Nathan Bryon
    Clean Up! - by Nathan Bryon

    £6.99   paperback   (2020) - ISBN 13: 9780241345894 | ISBN 10: 0241345898

    The sequel Nathan and Dapo's debut Look Up!  Join lovable, passionate Rocket as she sets off on a mission to save a Caribbean island from plastic pollution!   When Rocket goes for a holiday to visit her grandparents, she's shocked by ... more

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  • Cover image of book The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad, illustrated by Hatem Aly
    The Proudest Blue - by Ibtihaj Muhammad, illustrated by Hatem Aly

    £7.99   paperback   (2020) - ISBN 13: 9781783449729 | ISBN 10: 1783449721

    Asiya's hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello with a loud wave.  It’s Faizah’s first day of school, and her older sister Asiya’s first day of hijab – made of a beautiful blue fabric. But not everyone sees ... more

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  • Cover image of book Up and Down Mum by Summer Maçon
    Up and Down Mum - by Summer Maçon

    £6.99   paperback   (2019) - ISBN 13: 9781786283399 | ISBN 10: 1786283395

    Living with Mum is a bit like a roller coaster ride. At times, she is excited and full of energy, but at others, she is tired and withdrawn. But she’s always my mum, and we’re sharing the ride.  For children who grow up in the care of ... more

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  • Cover image of book We Are Together by Britta Teckentrup
    We Are Together - by Britta Teckentrup

    £7.99   paperback   (2019) - ISBN 13: 9781848578562 | ISBN 10: 1848578563

    On our own, we're special, and we can chase our dream. But when we join up, hand in hand, together, we're a team.   Celebrate the power of love and friendship in this beautiful book by award-winning illustrator and author Britta Teckentrup. W ... more

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  • Cover image of book The Same But Different Too by Karl Newson, illustrated by Kate Hindley
    The Same But Different Too - by Karl Newson, illustrated by Kate Hindley

    £6.99   paperback   (2019) - ISBN 13: 9781788004008 | ISBN 10: 1788004000

    These children and animals are all very different to each other. Some are big, some are small. Some are gentle, some are rough. Everyone is playful, but who’s the best at hiding? One thing’s certain: they all love a good bedtime story!  The ... more

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  • Cover image of book Suzy Orbit, Astronaut by Ruth Quayle, illustrated by Jez Tuya
    Suzy Orbit, Astronaut - by Ruth Quayle, illustrated by Jez Tuya

    £6.99   paperback   (2019) - ISBN 13: 9781788004619 | ISBN 10: 1788004612

    When Suzy Orbit and her boss, Captain Gizmo, hear that aliens have been spotted near their space station, they must act fast! But Captain Gizmo has no batteries for his space pod, his swanky new spacesuit is far too small, and there’s no chance of ... more

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  • Cover image of book Billy and the Dragon by Nadia Shireen
    Billy and the Dragon - by Nadia Shireen

    £6.99   paperback   (2019) - ISBN 13: 9780857551351 | ISBN 10: 0857551353

    Our fearless heroine Billy is back!  Whilst at a fancy-dress party, something terrible happens: Billy's loyal sidekick Fatcat is kidnapped by a fire-breathing dragon. Uh-oh!   But luckily for Fatcat, Billy won't stand for that: off she ... more

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  • Cover image of book Baby Goes to Market by Atinuke, illustrated by Angela Brooksbank
    Baby Goes to Market - by Atinuke, illustrated by Angela Brooksbank

    £7.99   paperback   (2018) - ISBN 13: 9781406365160 | ISBN 10: 1406365165

    Join Baby and his mama at the bustling marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers.   Rhythmic language, visual humour and a bounty of delectable food make this a tale that is sure to whet little appet ... more

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  • Cover image of book We are Family by Ryan Wheatcroft and Patricia Hegarty
    We are Family - by Ryan Wheatcroft and Patricia Hegarty

    £7.99   paperback   (2018) - ISBN 13: 9781848576438 | ISBN 10: 1848576439

    All families are different - and yet in many ways the same!   This book uses a gentle rhyming text to follow eight different families, celebrating their everyday differences as well as the similarities they share.   Recommended for readers ... more

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  • Cover image of book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James
    Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut - by Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James

    £13.99   hardback   (2017) - ISBN 13: 9781572842243 | ISBN 10: 1572842245

    Derrick Barnes's smooth, fresh words and Gordon C. James's lush, vibrant illustrations capture the confidence, pride, and magic black and brown boys feel the moment they get a new haircut and admire their own beautiful reflections in the mirror. &nbs ... more

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  • Cover image of book Molly Rogers, Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke, illustrated by Kasia Matyjaszek
    Molly Rogers, Pirate Girl - by Cornelia Funke, illustrated by Kasia Matyjaszek

    £6.99   paperback   (2017) - ISBN 13: 9781781126929 | ISBN 10: 1781126925

    Ferocious pirate Captain Firebeard his crew rule the high seas. But the dastardly pirates meet their match when they kidnap a small, feisty girl named Molly on the way to visit her granny!  Information for Grown-Ups: This book has a dyslexia- ... more

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  • Cover image of book The Bus is for Us! by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Gillian Tyler
    The Bus is for Us! - by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Gillian Tyler

    £6.99   paperback   (2016) - ISBN 13: 9781406365542 | ISBN 10: 1406365548

    A lively rhyming picture book about transport by poet and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt.   Small children take great delight in things that go – whether by bicycle, car, boat, or plane. And bes ... more

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  • Cover image of book The New Small Person by Lauren Child
    The New Small Person - by Lauren Child

    £6.99   paperback   (2014) - ISBN 13: 9780723293613 | ISBN 10: 0723293619

    Elmore Green started life as an only child, as many children do. He had a room all to himself, and everything in it was his. But one day, everything changed.   This brand new picture book from the hugely talented Lauren Child about the arriva ... more

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  • Cover image of book Anna Hibiscus by Atinuke, illustrated by Lauren Tobia
    Anna Hibiscus - by Atinuke, illustrated by Lauren Tobia

    £7.99   paperback   (2012) - ISBN 13: 9781406338416 | ISBN 10: 1406338419

    A beautiful, vibrant story, with rich colours and words that sing right off the page.   This is the first picture book featuring Anna Hibiscus and she is very happy in it! So happy, in fact, that she can�t quite decide what to do with herself!! ... more

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