62 Books in this collection
Bestsellers Diverse Montessori Collection
This bestselling collection celebrates creativity, curiosity, social justice, and care of others that schools are seeking in early childhood education and elementary Montessori programs. Authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds crafted stories that center childhood and the development of the whole child.

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A Full Moon is Rising
By Marilyn Singer, Julia CairnsView DetailsA children's book takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the world to discover an amazing collection of full moon celebrations, beliefs, customs, and facts. We'll visit India, Israel, Morocco, China, Australia, and many more places.
A Morning with Grandpa
By Sylvia Liu, Christina Barragan ForshayView DetailsIn this sweet, slice-of-life story, a curious and active Asian American girl spends the day learning tai chi from her grandfather, and in turn tries to teach him how to do yoga.
A Sky That Sings
By Anita Sanchez, George Steele, Emily MendozaView DetailsMia, a blind girl who enjoys identifying birds by their distinct calls and songs, leads her aunt through the park on a bird-listening adventure!
All Around Us
By Xelena González, Adriana M. GarciaView DetailsThis gorgeous picture book -- winner of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor and American Indian Youth Literature Award Picture Book Honor -- celebrates the circles that surround us, in the sky, the earth, our neighborhoods, ourselves... if we just dare to look for them.
Arrorró, mi niño
Latino Lullabies and Gentle GamesBy Lulu DelacrePaperback: $11.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageArrorró, mi niño
Latino Lullabies and Gentle GamesBy Lulu DelacreView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. A book of Latino lullabies and games, inspired by the author's own childhood in Puerto Rico.
Baby Born
By Anastasia Suen, Chih-Wei ChangView DetailsThis twentieth-anniversary edition paperback in a sweet story in verse of a baby's first year and a celebration of diversity for readers of all ages.
Benji, the Bad Day, and Me
By Sally J. Pla, Ken MinView DetailsPaperback available April 6, 2027
Sammy is having the absolute rottenest, worst day ever. His little brother, Benji, knows exactly what that's like.
Best Friends
By Tina Athaide, Maria Victoria TorreyView DetailsJoin two best friends, an Asian Indian boy and girl, as they spend an active day outdoors running, climbing, sliding, and more.
Black All Around
By Patricia Hubbell, Don TateView DetailsA young girl discovers all the wonderful and beautiful things around her that are black.
Bookjoy, Wordjoy
By Pat Mora, Raul ColónView DetailsAn inspiring collection of Pat Mora's own glorious poems celebrating a love of words and all the ways we use and interact with them: reading, speaking, writing, and singing.
Bottle Tops
The Art of El AnatsuiBy Alison Goldberg, Elizabeth ZunonView DetailsThe inspiring biography of Ghanaian artist El Anatsui whose handmade sculptures, created from discarded bottle tops, have received international acclaim and been showcased around the world.
Butterflies for Kiri
By Cathryn FalwellView DetailsA Japanese American girl grows creatively and, with perseverance, masters the art of making an origami butterfly. Includes instructions.
Call Me Tree / Llámame árbol
By Maya GonzalezCall Me Tree / Llámame árbol
By Maya GonzalezView DetailsHardcover reprint coming July 28, 2025
An imaginary bilingual English/Spanish tale of self-discovery told by a child who grows, learns about the natural world, embraces others, and is free to become who they are meant to be--a child as unique as a tree.
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Can You Eat a Rainbow?
By Anastasia Suen, Paul ColinCan You Top That?
By William Nikola, Hector Viveros LeeView DetailsA 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.
Carla's Cars
By Barbara M. Flores, Elena Castro, Eddie HernándezView DetailsCarla likes to collect cars. Look inside to see all the kinds of cars in her collection.
Colores de la vida
Mexican Folk Art Colors in English and SpanishBy Cynthia WeillPaperback: $11.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageColores de la vida
Mexican Folk Art Colors in English and SpanishBy Cynthia WeillView DetailsImaginatively colored and adorned animals handcrafted in Oaxaca, Mexico, help teach children a rainbow of colors in English and Spanish.
Animales adornados y de colores imaginativos hechos a mano en Oaxaca, México, ayudan a enseñar a los niños un arcoíris de colores en inglés y español.
Copycat
Nature-Inspired Design Around the WorldBy Christy HaleView DetailsAward-winning author-illustrator Christy Hale brings the fascinating concept of biomimicry to life in a uniquely designed book that shows how nature inspires solutions to real-world problems.
Cora Cooks Pancit
By Dorina Lazo Gilmore, Kristi ValiantView DetailsCora and Mama work together to cook up pancit for the family in this celebration of Filipino heritage and foods.
David's Drawings
By Cathryn FalwellView DetailsA shy young African American boy makes friends in school by letting his classmates help with his drawing of a bare winter tree.
Dreaming Up
A Celebration of BuildingBy Christy HaleView DetailsA picture book that connects great works of architecture to the ways children build and play.
Drum, Chavi, Drum! / ¡Toca, Chavi, Toca!
By Mayra Lazara Dole, TonelView DetailsWho says girls can't play drums? The beat of Chavi's congas livens up her entire neighborhood. When she's not picked to drum in Miami's Calle Ocho festival, she decides to do something about it!
Drumbeat in Our Feet
By Patricia Keeler, Júlio LeitãoPaperback: $11.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageDrumbeat in Our Feet
By Patricia Keeler, Júlio LeitãoView DetailsA journey into the deep-rooted traditions, artistry, and energetic spirit that make up the world of African dance, past and present.
Drummer Boy of John John
By Mark Greenwood, Frane LessacView DetailsThe perfect book for aspiring young drummers, where a young boy in Trinidad discovers he can create tunes on discarded metal tins, and goes on to win the Carnival band competition.
Elizabeti's Doll
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy HaleView DetailsA young Tanzanian girl finds a special doll, and realizes how much she loves the doll when she almost loses her.
Every Month Is a New Year
Celebrations Around the WorldBy Marilyn Singer, Susan L. RothHardcover: $21.95Every Month Is a New Year
Celebrations Around the WorldBy Marilyn Singer, Susan L. RothView DetailsHappy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.
Flora's Box
By Tina Athaide, Priscilla BurrisView DetailsWith 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!
Giving Thanks
A Native American Good Morning MessageBy Chief Jake Swamp, Erwin Printup Jr.View DetailsA traditional Iroquois celebration of the beauty and spirit of Mother Earth, as told by a contemporary Mohawk chief.
Gracias • Thanks
By Pat Mora, John ParraGracias • Thanks
By Pat Mora, John ParraView DetailsIn a series of poetic sentences, a young boy (biracial Mexican/Caucasian) tells about some of the everyday things for which he is thankful.
I Can Be... Me!
By Lesléa Newman, Maya GonzalezView DetailsA joyful picture book centering nonbinary young people and celebrating children's freedom to express themselves through play from beloved creators Lesléa Newman and Maya Gonzalez.
I Know the River Loves Me / Yo sé que el río me ama
By Maya GonzalezView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. Listen... Can you hear the river calling you? Rushing and bubbling, splashing or still, the river has so much to teach us.
I Make Clay Pots
By Leslie Johnson, Bryn BarnardView DetailsA Pueblo girl learns the traditional art of making pottery from her grandmother.
Jazz Baby - Bebop
By Carole Boston Weatherford, Laura Freeman HinesView DetailsA fun rhythmic story that encourages children to tap, snap, swing, and sway, to the jazzy musical beat.
Juna's Jar
By Jane Park, Felicia HoshinoView DetailsAfter Juna's best friend moves away, Juna, an imaginative Korean American girl, goes on magical adventures by way of her special kimchi jar.
Lend a Hand
Poems About GivingBy John Frank, London LaddView DetailsA collection of original poems centered on giving and spontaneous acts of kindness, which also incorporate larger themes of community, intergenerational relationships, young mentors, and care for the environment.
Leo and the Butterflies
By Jan ReynoldsView DetailsMeet a young boy named Leo who lives in Costa Rica. Learn all of the things Leo knows about the butterflies that live in the rainforest near his home.
Let's Make Instruments!
By Barbara M. Flores, Elena Castro, Eddie HernándezView DetailsRead this book to find out about some of the instruments you can make from ordinary items around your home.
Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina
By Monica Brown, Sara PalaciosHardcover: $19.95Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina
By Monica Brown, Sara PalaciosView DetailsMismatched and fabulous Marisol McDonald celebrates her Peruvian and Scottish heritage.
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Mom is a Painter
By Laura E. WilliamsView DetailsA Chinese American boy watches his mother, an artist, as she colorfully paints several things, including him!
Music Time (Confetti Kids #4)
(Dive Into Reading)By Gwendolyn Hooks, Shirley Ng-BenitezPaperback: $9.95Music Time (Confetti Kids #4)
(Dive Into Reading)By Gwendolyn Hooks, Shirley Ng-BenitezView DetailsIn this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Henry tries to find a place where he can practice his drums without disturbing his mom.
My Colors, My World / Mis colores, mi mundo
By Maya GonzalezView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. An instant favorite, this beautiful bilingual board book follows Maya as she discovers all the colors in her world.
My Toys
By Elena Castro, Barbara M. Flores, Eddie HernándezView DetailsA boy has many toys. Read and find out which ones he likes to play with best.
Poems to Dream Together
Poemas para soñar juntosBy Francisco X. Alarcón, Paula BarragánPaperback: $11.95Poems to Dream Together
Poemas para soñar juntosBy Francisco X. Alarcón, Paula BarragánView DetailsA bilingual collection of poetry by acclaimed Chicano poet Francisco X. Alarcón celebrating family, community, nature, and the positive power of dreams to shape our future.
Puffling Patrol
By Ted Lewin, Betsy LewinView DetailsTed and Betsy Lewin travel to Iceland to learn about the "Puffling Patrol," a group of children who rescue lost puffins and return them to sea.
Quinito, Day and Night / Quinito, día y noche
By Ina Cumpiano, José RamírezView DetailsFrom the author and illustrator of Quinito's Neighborhood comes this delightful story full of opposites.
Quinito's Neighborhood / El Vecindario de Quinito
By Ina Cumpiano, José RamírezView DetailsJoin Quinito as he introduces the people and places of his neighborhood.
Rainbow Joe and Me
By Maria Diaz StromRainbow Stew
By Cathryn FalwellView DetailsThe sweet story of three children who spend a rainy day with their grandfather, picking fresh vegetables in his garden, and then cook and share a meal of healthy vegetable stew.
Shapes Where We Play
By Ellen B. SenisiView DetailsShapes are everywhere, even where we play. In this colorfully photographed book, two children find all of the basic shapes in the equipment on their playground.
Sparkle Boy
By Lesléa Newman, Maria MolaView DetailsYoung Casey loves sparkly things, just like his older sister, who does not approve until an encounter with teasing bullies helps her learn to accept and respect Casey for who he is.
The Flower
By Elena Castro, Barbara M. Flores, Eddie HernándezThe Garden (Confetti Kids #5)
(Dive Into Reading)By Gwendolyn Hooks, Shirley Ng-BenitezView DetailsDiscounted pricing is only valid via credit card checkout at leeandlow.com. Discounts cannot be applied to any books under the Bebop Books® imprint, and may not be combined with other offers.
In this book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Lily and her friends volunteer to help at the public garden, where they learn that plants need water, sun, and--just like them--time to grow.
The Happiest Tree
A Yoga StoryBy Uma Krishnaswami, Ruth JeyaveeranView DetailsMeena is excited about the class play, a new and improved version of Red Riding Hood.
This Is My Home
By Jan ReynoldsToddler Two
By Anastasia Suen, Winnie CheonBoard_book: $11.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageToddler Two
By Anastasia Suen, Winnie CheonView DetailsA book with fold-out flaps just right for very young children beginning to explore their world.
Under My Hijab
By Hena Khan, Aaliya JaleelView DetailsThis lovely book from the author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns invites readers to understand and appreciate the hijab and the Muslim women who decide to wear it.
Want to Play? (Confetti Kids #2)
(Dive Into Reading)By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-BenitezPaperback: $10.95Want to Play? (Confetti Kids #2)
(Dive Into Reading)By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-BenitezView DetailsIn this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, a diverse group of kids decide to play pretend. There's no limit to what they imagine they can be!
Water Rolls, Water Rises / El agua rueda, el agua sube
By Pat Mora, Meilo SoView DetailsNow in paperback: In a series of poetic verses in both English and Spanish, readers learn about the movement and moods of water around the world and the ways in which water affects different landscapes and cultures.
We Play Music
By Dolores JohnsonView DetailsIt's a celebration of sound when a group of neighborhood children gather on a stoop to play their instruments.
When Aidan Became a Brother
By Kyle Lukoff, Kaylani JuanitaView DetailsThis sweet and groundbreaking picture book, winner of the 2020 Stonewall Book Award, celebrates the changes in a transgender boy's life, from his initial coming-out to becoming a big brother.
Where Wonder Grows
By Xelena González, Adriana M. GarciaView DetailsA 2023 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Winner
From the creators of the award-winning picture book All Around Us comes another lyrical intergenerational story exploring our connections to nature, family, and traditions.
Yoga Class
By Uma Krishnaswami, Stephanie Roth SissonView DetailsAn Indian American girl and her friends try a series of different poses in a yoga class.
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