Story Time with Avant-garde Books, LLC

Girls everywhere deal with wanting to be loved and accepted by friends. If they only knew that having a heart that displays kindness and acceptance are just a few pathways to acquiring beauty and genuine friends who become like sisters. (Read by Michael McCrary)

Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Baby Time , is back in a new adventure with Daddy!  Perfect for Father's Day or every day, this sweet companion to Leo Loves Mommy and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series celebrates the love between young children and their dads. Leo and Daddy love to make pancakes for breakfast, dance to the beat, and go to the park together. When it's tim...

A celebration of our nation's melting pot, this beautifully illustrated origin story of the Statue of Liberty honors a poet who has advocated for the voiceless. "Give me your tired, your poor Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free . . . " In 1883, Emma Lazarus, deeply moved by an influx of immigrants from eastern Europe, wrote a sonnet that gave a voice to the Statue of Libert...

Greg Mortenson stumbled, lost and delirious, into a remote Himalayan village after a failed climb up K2. The villagers saved his life, and he vowed to return and build them a school. The remarkable story of his promise kept is now perfect for reading aloud. Told in the voice of Korphe’s children, this story illuminates the humanity and culture of a relevant and distant part of the world in gorgeou...

Foster your little one's imagination and encourage them to dream big with this modern Black History book created to inspire children everywhere. Featured by HuffPost, People, Romper, and Popsugar, 5-star rated Look What Brown Can Do!  is a modern illustrated Black history book that showcases pivotal contributions of Black history makers. Written in an inspirational "you can too" tone, Look Wh...

Wave your flags! It's time to vote! Election Day is right around the corner in the latest big moment to be celebrated in Natasha Wing's best-selling series. Yes! It's almost here. And the big question is: Who will be our next president? Will our leader be a he or a she? A young citizen gives her take on politics and Election Day in this charming story (featuring a colorful sticker sheet!), told in...

The Beauty of My Hijab is a poetic book that helps readers understand why a hijab is worn and important to Muslim women.  

What if all the trees were oaks How plain the world would seem, No maple syrup, banana splits And how would orange juice be? Wouldn't it be a boring place If all the people were the same; Just one color just one language, Just one family name! -But- If the forest were the world And all the people were the trees; Palm and pine, bamboo and willow, Live and grow in harmony. Aren't you glad, my good f...

Written for beginning readers using only 75 different words, this beloved Beginner Book by P.D. Eastman features all kinds of wonderful dogs riding bicycles, scooters, skiis, roller skates, and driving all sorts of vehicles on their way to a party held on top of a tree! This is a perfect gift for P.D. Eastman fans and dog lovers of all ages!

MJ is more than ready for her first day of kindergarten! With her hair freshly braided and her mom's special tiara on her head, she knows she’s going to rock kindergarten. But the tiara isn’t just for show—it also reminds her of all the good things she brings to the classroom, stuff like her kindness, friendliness, and impressive soccer skills, too! Like The King of Kindergarten , this is the...

Do You the Dark? follows little Maya as she discovers the wonders of nighttime with her friendly shadows and grapples with a child’s worst enemy: bedtime.

Nappy Hair is a lively, empowering story about Brenda's knotted-up, twisted, nappy hair and how it got to be that way! Told in the African-American "call and response" tradition, this story leaps off the page, along with vibrant illustrations by Joe Cepeda.

Hansel and Gretel was first published by the German writers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm (The Brothers Grimm) in 1812. This version of the classic fable, Hansel and Gretel was adapted by Jane Jerrard. The story is about a poor woodcutter, his mean wife, his son and daughter, and a wicked witch. 

From voices tall as a tree, to voices small as a bee, all it takes is confidence and a belief in the goodness of others to change the world. Coming at a time when issues of social justice are at the forefront of our society, this is the perfect book to teach children in and out of the classroom that they're not too young to express what they believe in and that all voices are valuable. *"The ...

Tante Grace emmène ses nièces Léa (11 ans) et Zoë au parc d’attraction, Busch Gardens pour célébrer leurs bonnes notes à l’école. Les jeunes filles voient beaucoup d’animaux différents d’Afrique ainsi que les plantes, les insectes et les oiseaux exotiques. Cependant après le voyage, Léa apprends une leçon spéciale quand Tante Grace raconte une histoire capitvante d’un zèbre orange. Léa découvre l’...

This joyous and loving celebration of family is the first-ever picture book to highlight Black nighttime hair traditions--and is perfect for every little girl who knows what it's like to lose her bonnet just before bedtime. In my family, when the sun goes down, our hair goes up! My brother slips a durag over his locs. Sis swirls her hair in a wrap around her head. Daddy covers his black waves with...

Teach Me About Garvey shares important contributions of the Jamaican-born, Pan-African civil rights activist , Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Sr.  The book using rhyme to teach historical facts to young children. 

In the West End follows an energetic, amazing little boy that ventures out with his Mom through the West End (the historic African-American neighborhood in Atlanta) to find healthy and tasty vegan food for his Grandma who has to change the way she eats because of her health.  The book is illustrated by Corretta Scott King award winning illustrator R. Gregory Christie.  The work was relea...

In this heartwarming story of love and family, a community comes together to help a young girl find the courage to lift her mighty voice. Sundays are June’s favorite days because she gets to spend it with Mommy, Daddy, and her brother, Troy. Next Sunday is more special than most, because she will be leading the youth choir in front of her entire church. June loves to sing. She sings loud, silly so...

A celebration of diverse childhoods, and the essential things that make us all the same. Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. Their lives may be quite different from each other. But inside, they are all alike. Stirring words and bold paintings weave their way arou...

In this imaginative, evocative story, a girl named Keyana discovers the beauty and magic of her special hair, encouraging black children to be proud of their heritage and enhancing self-confidence. I Love My Hair! has been a staple in African-American picture books for 20 years, and now has a fresh, updated cover that shines on the shelves! A modern classic, this whimsical story has been celebrati...

Love is the greatest gift we have to give our children. It’s the one thing they can carry with them each and every day. If love could take shape it might look something like these heartfelt words and images from the inimitable Nancy Tillman. Here is a book to share with your loved ones, no matter how near or far, young or old, they are.

Doctors help sick and hurt people feel better. When little brother Jack hurts his foot, the family gets to meet all kinds of doctors. With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet the doctors who heal broken bones, help fix teeth, and even work in laboratories! I Want to Be a Doctor is part of a new I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community...

Discover this poignant, timely, and emotionally stirring picture book, an ode to Black and brown children everywhere that is full of hope, assurance, and love. Tami Charles pens a poetic, lyrical text that is part love letter, part anthem, assuring readers that they always have, and always will, matter. This powerful, rhythmic lullaby reassures readers that their matter and their worth is never di...

Donald is a happy and healthy 7-year-old boy who loves to read and help his grandmother with her garden. Donald’s mother, father, and older brother support him as he engages in constructive activities like learning how to play the trumpet and building model airplanes. This charming book with vibrant images and big letters is perfect for emergent readers. It includes reading comprehension questions...