Story Time with Mahogany Bookshelf™

This interactive educational video focuses on the short "Ee" sound in the English language. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It empowers young learners to be able to pronounce the sound with confidence and recognize the letter "Ee" in commonly used words. The lesson includes a comprehension activity at the end. #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearni...

Bella, an adventurous gerbil, has just been adopted by the Bryant family. At first, she is excited about getting out of her cage, but she quickly discovers that there is no place like home. #storytime #childrensstories #storytimeforchildren #storytimeforkids #childrensbook #ericcarle #kidsbookreadaloud #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearning #reading #preschoollearning #booksforchildren...

This interactive educational video focuses on the long "Aa" sound in the English language. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It empowers young learners to be able to pronounce the sound with confidence and recognize the letter "Aa" in commonly used words. The lesson includes a comprehension activity at the end. #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearnin...

This interactive educational video focuses on the short "Aa" sound in the English language. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It empowers young learners to be able to pronounce the sound with confidence and recognize the letter "Aa" in commonly used words. The lesson includes a comprehension activity at the end. #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearni...

Petra is a beautiful girl who doesn't have any shoes to wear to school. However, although she doesn't have a lot of money, she is rich with love. She has a life-changing experience and learns about how the love of Jesus is manifested through compassionate people.

This empowering educational video focuses on information about different kinds of birds. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the words with the instructor. #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearning #birds #ornithology #videoaboutbirds

#phonics #alphabetsound #vowels #vowelsound This interactive educational video focuses on the short "Bb" sound in the English language. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It empowers young learners to be able to pronounce the sound with confidence and recognize the letter "Bb" in commonly used words. The lesson includes a comprehension activity at the end. #ed...

Pictured: Painting by Lawrence of Haitian Leader, Toussaint L'Ouverture. Jacob Lawrence was a renown artist who is best known for his "Migration Series" which consisted of painting of African Americans moving from southern states to the North from 1910 to 1970.

Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. This video teaches children about commonly used antonyms in the English language

Everyone is excited about Zachary starting school. He is a bit nervous. Will it be everything that he's heard about?

Discover the incredible true story of how one of history's most successful potato farmers began life as a slave and worked until he was named the "Potato King of the World"! Junius G. Groves came from humble beginnings in the Bluegrass State. Born in Kentucky into slavery, freedom came when he was still a young man and he intended to make a name for himself. Along with thousands of o...

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You can watch this story on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZRmBl1L__4 Nohemi is a brilliant and thoughtful young girl who learns that true beauty exemplifies more than outward appearance. Her confidence grows when loving people affirm that her rich, mahogany-hued skin is beautiful and inspires them. “True beauty is born through our actions and aspirations, and in the kindness that we of...

A young student receives a family tree assignment in school, but she can only trace back three generations. Grandma gathers the whole family, and the student learns that 400 years ago, in 1619, their ancestors were stolen and brought to America by white slave traders. But before that, they had a home, a land, a language. She learns how the people said to be born on the water survived. With powerfu...

Winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award and Robert F. Siebert Award In this New York Times bestselling classic, Caldecott Medal-winning artist Kadir Nelson tells the incredible story of baseball's unsung heroes -- perfect for celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Negro Leagues! Featuring nearly fifty iconic oil paintings and a dramatic double-page fold-out, an award-winning narra...

I'M A PRETTY LITTLE BLACK GIRL! introduces adorable Mia, who wakes with her hair just-a-going every which-a-ways! With her abundant energy and joy leading the way, readers follow Mia as she plays with her friends who are all shades, shapes and sizes. There's tall Kia, Keisha the reader, Charlotte her best friend, Dina Rose-Marie the artist, Imani the dancer, Anna who loves sports, Ruby the...

Learn about the library, checking out books, and story time with Lola.  Every Tuesday Lola and her mommy go to the library. Lola meets her friends there. They share books and don't have to be quiet all the time. The nice librarian tells stories. There is a big machine that buzzes Lola's books in and out, and she can take any books she wants home with her. Lola and her mommy always stop for...

"The Cardinal" is a heartwarming ode that celebrates one of Felicia Carmelita Hardy’s sweetest childhood memories. When she was growing up, her mother would often say that the beauty of a “red bird” is a reminder of God’s promises, protection, and provision. Today, as an adult, Hardy still sees a cardinal as an encouraging symbol of love and hope. "The Cardinal: A Poem" can be...

Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together. With the addition of a brand-new author's note, this special edition celebrates the tenth anniversary of this classic book....

A humorous and heartwarming picture book from legendary musician Chris "Ludacris" Bridges about the special bond between father and daughter. Karma and her daddy love to make music together! Karma sets up the rhyme and daddy finishes it. Together, they're the perfect team! But when it's time for Karma to write her daddy a rap for his birthday all on her own, she can't quite m...

A true princess demonstrates courage and dedication to her community so that she can serve others with excellence. Princess Felicia exemplifies both inner and outer strength and dignity as she works to protect and care for those who cannot do so for themselves. This is the second of four books created from the "Beautiful Princess Inspirational Journal".

A timely book about how it feels to be teased and taunted, and how each of us is sweet and lovely and delicious on the inside, no matter how we look. The boy is teased for looking different than the other kids. His skin is darker, his hair curlier. He tells his mother he wishes he could be more like everyone else. And she helps him to see how beautiful he really, truly is. For years before they bo...

Cindy’s favorite season of the year is autumn. She loves the soft breeze that caresses her face. She loves watching leaves change into beautiful colors. Most of all, she loves helping her grandparents with their pumpkin patch just before Halloween. Find out what happens when Cindy discovers a unique, “magical” pumpkin. C. Chérie Hardy is a retired, award-winning educator who has penned several chi...

Johnny Rutledge, former NFL athlete, scholar, and coach tells a unique story where fatherhood, football, and math all meet. Grant learns a valuable lesson about education and how math coincides with football. Math and Football is a fun, page-turning tale that will not only educate, but leave readers wanting more.

When the stars shine, the world is mine! I am born to be awesome! My hair is free, just like me! I am born to be awesome! Boys will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic book full of hip Black hairstyles. From a 'fro-hawk to mini-twists and crisp cornrows, adorable illustrations of boys with cool curls, waves, and afros grace each page, accompanied by a...