Short Stories For Tiny Humans

A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on.

Stunningly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree and Coretta Scott King Award winner Ekua Holmes, Black Is a Rainbow Color is a sweeping celebration told through debut author Angela Joy’s rhythmically captivating and unforgettable words. Presented by Khush.

Presented by Zal

A laugh-out-loud story of trying to make new friends and appreciating the ones you have from debut author-illustrator Caroline Hadilaksono.

Bear, Squirrel, and Raccoon have been friends a long time. A loooooooong time. So when a family of city folks comes to the neighborhood, the friends think that a surprise welcome party is just the kind of fun they've been looking for. Well, the party turns out to be quite the surprise indeed, but maybe not exactly what Bear, Squirrel, and Raccoon were imagining?

MAGIC! MAJESTIC! MESMERIZING!

These are just a few ways one confident girl describes her natural hair. She finds confidence and excitement in the versatility of her natural hair and the way her different hairstyles reflect the natural world. Natural hair is magical, but magic isn't easy. As a young Black girl patiently waits for her mother to finish her newest hairstyle, she wonders what stunning, majestic, awe-inspiring form her hair will take next! ✨ Story by Samara Cole Doyon. Presented by Khush.

The message of this story is to find and be true to your inner self and inner strengths, despite obstacles. Story by Michael Hall. Presented by Khush.

Make way for the Goodness Gorillas! These self-appointed kindness-spreaders are turning their classroom, their families, and their whole community topsy-turvy with good deeds! Story by Jack Canfield and Mark V Hansen. Presented by Khush

This is a story written by 10 year old Elizabeth Jules & presented by Khush

We secure our friends not by accepting favors, but by doing them.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.