Want to Play? (Confetti Kids #2)

A sympathetic tale of a mother-daughter bond and overcoming adversity, brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Felipe Davalos.

A biracial Asian Indian American boy finds his own special way to bond with his sister while the family awaits her adoption from India.

A modern-day Native American girl learns to understand the cycle of life after her grandfather dies.

Saturdays are special for Janna. That's when she and Granddaddy spend the whole day together.

Meena is excited about the class play, a new and improved version of Red Riding Hood.

During Chinese New Year, a young boy encounters a homeless person and discovers that no gift is too small when it comes from the heart.

In this tender story of immigration, a young girl finds a way to give her grandmother the perfect present and the courage to plan a trip to her home country, Cape Verde.

The story of two young Kenyan boys, one Maasai and one Kikuyu, who find a way to overcome their traditional rivalries and become friends.

A Mexican American girl looks for the perfect birthday gift for her sister and ends up with a big surprise of her own.

A Mexican American girl learns to value the act of giving when she attends her first swap meet.

This touching story of personal growth and family pride is illustrated with authentic Guatemalan scenery that gives life to the country's radiant landscape and bustling city streets.

A young Korean boy gets a craving for a New York bagel and goes on a journey to fulfill his hunger.

Destiny loves words, and her favorite place in the world is Mrs. Wade's bookstore, where words abound.

Overflowing with family, food, and a tall stack of fun, Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji is sure to warm the heart and tickle the tummy. A fun way for children to learn about the cultural traditions and foods of India to be enjoyed by the whole family.

In 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.

In this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, the neighborhood is having a block party and Padma worries that her friends won't like her mom's lentil soup.

Young 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.

A spunky African American girl has a hula-hooping competition with her friends in Harlem, and soon everyone in the neighborhood--young and old alike--joins in on the fun.

The 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.

This 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.

The sweet story a young girl who rebels against eating mushy cereal for breakfast every day by leaving her parents and baby brother to spend the day with her grandmother, then realizes home isn't so bad after all.

In 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.

After a young Lebanese boy loses one of his beloved cats when his village comes under attack, he must learn to cope with loss and hope for a peaceful future.

A moving story about a family's attempt to flee Haiti in a boat, and a young boy who bravely learns to navigate a new world through playing his drum.

When he tries to surprise his sick mother with flowers that he grew, a Chinese American boy receives a nice surprise of his own.

One night, Rosalinda is awakened by a noise in the garden.

A Japanese American girl grows creatively and, with perseverance, masters the art of making an origami butterfly. Includes instructions.

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

A girl in Africa learns how to help take care of her younger siblings, including a new baby sister.

In this contempory Tanzanian story, author Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and artist Christy Hale once again bring the sweet innocence of Elizabeti to life. Readers are sure to recognize this young child's emotions as she copes with her first day of school and discovers the wonder and joy of learning.

A shy young African American boy makes friends in school by letting his classmates help with his drawing of a bare winter tree.

A girl learns the power of imagination from her blind neighbor.

An uplifting story about a young boy overcoming his fears and embracing his new home in America.

An African American girl who cherishes her frequent visits to her favorite Grandma finds a way to remember her grandmother with hope and joy after she passes away.

In this heart-warming story, a boy gets beyond peer pressure and comes to appreciate the depth of his father's love. First-time author Almira Astudillo Gilles teams up with artist Carl Angel to create an inspiring and suspenseful story. Young readers will be cheering for Willie all the way.

A girl spends the day at her mother's hair salon, a neighborhood gathering place.

Malik, a Pakistani boy who uses a wheelchair, is excited to compete in the annual kite-flying festival of Basant. Can his kite defeat the bully's and make him "King" of the festival?

The story of a young Tanzanian boy who learns a lesson about family love after selling the special music box his grandfather made for him.

An African American boy considers the meaning of giving and sharing and comes to understand the true spirit of Christmas.

In this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Lily and her parents move from their suburban neighborhood to New York City and Lily must adapt to her new life.

In 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!

Two Mrs. Gibsons is author Toyomi Igus's tender and touching tribute to the two most important women in her life--her Japanese mother and her African American grandmother.

In this fictional story set in the South in the 1920s, an African American girl and her family sell Mama's sweet potato pies at the Harvest Celebration to raise money and save their farm.

Early each morning Mike and his family drive to the city with their food cart.

Cora and Mama work together to cook up pancit for the family in this celebration of Filipino heritage and foods.

In this contemporary intergenerational story, a biracial girl and her Chinese grandfather overcome language differences and develop a special bond.

A young African American girl helps her grandmother, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, regain some of her memories.

Neel loves listening to Chachaji's many stories over steaming cups of tea.