Best Friends

An Indian American girl and her friends try a series of different poses in a yoga class.

See how a young boy

goes through his busy day,

hour by hour.

A group of girls and boys have fun taking turns jumping rope on the playground.

Chinese New Year is here.

Come along to the Golden Dragon Parade.

A Mexican American girl and her mother go to the outdoor market and buy an array of colorful items.

A group of Cuban American children gather one-by-one on a snowy day, adding up to a great big snowball fight.

On her way to the park, an African American girl sizes up herself and the world around her.

During a trip to the zoo, an African American girl tries to convince her mother to get her an exotic pet.

Learn how apples grow from tiny seeds

into big, red fruit. Yum, apples!

After spending an action-packed day at the fair, a Latino boy enjoys one last ride-the ride home!

A young Asian American boy and his mother see all kinds of animals in the pond. But there's something else the boy sees in the pond too-his own reflection!

It's a celebration of sound when a group of neighborhood children gather on a stoop to play their instruments.

A Korean American girl and boy love rice so much they eat it all the time and in many different ways.

In a story told through poetry, two girls-one African American and one Latina, become friends and plan a way to honor special members of their families.

Chaos ensues when a goat shows up in the middle of a Caribbean town. Luckily our young narrator knows just what to do to save the day.

Dad buys himself a colorful West African dashiki, but thanks to some hot water and the washing machine, the dashiki quickly becomes his son's shirt.

There are so many kinds of shoes.

Which ones are the best?

On a Fall night, a Vietnamese American boy named Nick shows his friends how to celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival, a special holiday in his father's home country. See which part of the celebration Nick likes the best.

A Latino boy and his friends celebrate his birthday at a party with a traditional piñata.

A class of kindergarten children celebrate the 100th day of school.

A fun rhythmic story that encourages children to tap, snap, swing, and sway, to the jazzy musical beat.

From sunrise to sunset, an African American boy spends an activity-filled summer day helping his family on their farm.

An African American girl shares the private world of playtime on her front steps over each of the four seasons.

A young Tanzanian girl finds a special doll, and realizes how much she loves the doll when she almost loses her.

On her way to school one morning, a young Native American girl gets a taste of the rodeo adventure she daydreams about.

Gus is trying to teach his parrot Sam to speak, but Sam doesn't seem to be interested in learning. When Sam finally speaks, will Gus regret ever teaching him?

A joyful workout for young bodies and imaginations. There are so many different ways to wave goodbye!

All sisters are unique. Meet two Latina sisters who seem to have very different interests, and see what brings them together.

A Chinese American girl explores her imagination as she transforms an ordinary rock in her backyard into extraordinary things in her mind.

A Latina girl scores a goal in an after-school game of soccer with her friends.

At bedtime, an African American boy finds all kinds of things to do instead of going to bed.

A Vietnamese American boy searches all over the house for his puppy, who is always hiding just out of sight.

After a street fair, a group of friends clean up and change their street from a messy street into a neat street.

An African American boy experiences the excitement of his very first train ride with his parents.

A Japanese American girl plays on a trampoline while her grandfather tries to take her picture.

An African American girl wonders throughout the week when her loose front tooth will come out.

While helping her father with cleaning day chores, a Cuban American girl's best intentions sometime have humorous results.

Come see what's cooking as an African American girl and her grandfather stir up a yummy batch of gumbo chock full of delicious ingredients.

With a cardboard box and a little imagination, Flora creates a world of fun. Whether she's in, under, or next to the box, her ideas have no limits-but the box does!

From saying goodbye to Mom to finding a new friend, a young Latino boy experiences a range of emotions on his very first day of school.

Joe is dancing the Fancy Dance at a powwow for the first time. He is nervous, but once the dance starts he knows just what to do.

An African American boy and his extended family have a fun-filled reunion in the park.

A celebration of the many different ways a multiracial group of seven friends braid their hair.

An African American boy's family lovingly piles so much clothing on him that he quickly goes from feeling cold to feeling hot.

Join two friends, Tanya and Rosa, as they ride in a patriotic bike parade through their neighborhood and end up at fun-filled block party.

An Asian Indian boy tries out his green thumb when he plants a flower from seed, nurtures it, and watches it bloom.

When the family car gets dirty it's time to go to the car wash. Join a young African American girl and her family on their fun-filled, suds-filled ride.

A hip and fun counting book featuring children of diverse backgrounds, each trying to outdo the others by imagining animals that grow more and more fantastic.

Join two best friends, an Asian Indian boy and girl, as they spend an active day outdoors running, climbing, sliding, and more.

An African American girl scores for her team by hitting a home run.

A Puerto Rican boy prepares for his nighttime bath by filling the tub with all his favorite things.

A Mohawk boy visits the park and uses his five senses to discover the natural world around him.

An Asian Indian boy joins his firefighter dad at work for the day. See what happens and who he meets at the fire station.

Join an African Dance troupe as they get ready for their show. See how they move and learn where the dances came from.

See what kind of mischief two Latino sisters get into when they decide to make their own tortillas-out of mud!

A Mexican American girl and her grandfather have just finished baking cookies, and everyone in the family wants one. Follow along as the girl shares the cookies one-by-one.

Ruby can do lots of things, but she can't whistle. After many frustrating attempts, she finally learns from some very special teachers.

When the car has to go to the shop, Pran and his mother, Mrs. Patel, try a new way to get to school each day. The results are a wacky week full of misadventure!

A young boy goes to visit his African American grandfather in the Southern United States and his Latino grandfather in the Caribbean. His two grandfathers may be different, but they have one special thing in common.

A simple school day is a lot more fun when you add a little poetry! Follow along for a fresh look at spelling tests, recess, music class and more, in this spirited collection of school day poems.

A Cherokee girl learns traditional skills and customs from the members of her family.

A Pueblo boy living on a reservation in New Mexico cares for and rides his horse.

An African American boy is sad to find out that he and his family are moving, and he worries about all the changes the move will bring. After a big surprise, he learns that changes aren't always scary.

A Korean American girl is celebrating her grandfather's 60th birthday, a Korean tradition. See the special clothing, foods, and customs that make this a special day.

A Caribbean boy makes empanadas with his grandmother.

Two Navajo children help their mom do the weekly wash at the laundromat.

Kama's aunt is coming to visit him in Hawaii and he wants to make her the perfect present-a lei. But when the tree in his yard only has three flowers left, he has to come up with a creative solution.

Three African American boys find, pick, and eat a perfect juicy peach.

A young Latina girl and her mother go on a nature hike through the mountains. They encounter many interesting animals along the way.

Comparing their different combinations of coins, three friends prepare to buy a yummy after-lunch treat in the school cafeteria.

After making a birdfeeder for a school project, a young Latino boy discovers that his creation attracts some unwanted attention.

A Chinese American girl takes the bus to school and greets her friends, one by one, at each stop.