Books with Black and brown main characters

This bright seaside adventure evokes the senses while highlighting humanity’s responsibility to care for the environment. 

A beautifully written and illustrated book with lovely themes of family, love and Black identity. 

Love letters provide inspiration in this wonderfully poignant story about the beauty and power of learning to read.

The big city can be an overwhelming place. Join Maya, Gran, and mischievous kitten Sammy as Maya learns to be brave and have fun! 

Over the ocean; up the mountain! Join siblings, Charlie and Eddie, on their intrepid quest to find a…'monster'? 

A child’s first encounter with the sea is a little scary, but with gentle support from a parent, they vow to try swimming someday, when they feel ready. 

Lulu is excited because Nana-Bibi is coming to visit! There are plans to make and fun to be had together.

Delicious food with family and friends – Granny’s lunches are supreme in Jay Jay’s eyes. Can he wait patiently for his fill?

Comical and whimsical celebration of books, dinosaurs, knowledge, libraries and reading. Bold colours and playfulness make this great fun.

After being sent to bed when a grown-up party was taking place, Meena decides she is actually really grown-up.

Errol has green fingers but can he find the space to grow things when he lives in a tower block?