22 Books in this collection
Diverse Background English Collection PreK-2
This collection includes diverse, culturally accurate stories that support literacy learning content for beginning and emerging readers in grades PreK-2. Appealing texts and pictures by outstanding authors and illustrators of diverse backgrounds engage young readers and support their efforts as they begin their journey to become successful, independent readers.

Books in This Collection
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Arrorró, mi niño
Latino Lullabies and Gentle GamesBy Lulu DelacrePaperback: $11.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Arrorró, 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.
Bein' with You This Way
By William Nikola, Michael BryantPaperback: $11.95
Bein' with You This Way
By William Nikola, Michael BryantView DetailsAn African American girl and her friends play together and learn that despite their physical differences, they are all really the same.
Block Party (Confetti Kids #3)
(Dive Into Reading)By Gwendolyn Hooks, Shirley Ng-BenitezPaperback: $10.95
Block Party (Confetti Kids #3)
(Dive Into Reading)By Gwendolyn Hooks, Shirley Ng-BenitezView DetailsIn 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.
Bringing Asha Home
By Uma Krishnaswami, Jamel AkibPaperback: $11.95
Bringing Asha Home
By Uma Krishnaswami, Jamel AkibView DetailsA biracial Asian Indian American boy finds his own special way to bond with his sister while the family awaits her adoption from India.
Call Me Tree / Llámame árbol
By Maya Gonzalez
Call 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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Calling the Water Drum
By LaTisha Redding, Aaron BoydPaperback: $10.95
Calling the Water Drum
By LaTisha Redding, Aaron BoydView DetailsA 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.
David's Drawings
By Cathryn FalwellPaperback: $11.95
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 HaleHardcover: $20.95
Dreaming Up
A Celebration of BuildingBy Christy HaleView DetailsA picture book that connects great works of architecture to the ways children build and play.
How Far Do You Love Me?
By Lulu DelacrePaperback: $10.95
How Far Do You Love Me?
By Lulu DelacreView DetailsThis unique bedtime book by award-winning author-illustrator Lulu Delacre features a game that highlights the universal love between caregivers and children while taking readers on a journey across the seven continents of Earth.
Jazz Baby
By Carole Boston Weatherford, Laura Freeman HinesPaperback: $11.95
Jazz Baby
By Carole Boston Weatherford, Laura Freeman HinesView DetailsA celebration of music and movement, this story in verse is inspired by the riffs, rhythms, and freedom of jazz.
Joshua's Masai Mask
By Dakari Hru, Anna RichPaperback: $11.95
Joshua's Masai Mask
By Dakari Hru, Anna RichView DetailsA magical Masai mask takes an African American boy on a series of adventures, and he discovers the joy of being himself.
Juna's Jar
By Jane Park, Felicia HoshinoPaperback: $11.95
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 LaddPaperback: $11.95
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.
Lily's New Home (Confetti Kids #1)
(Dive Into Reading)By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-BenitezPaperback: $10.95
Lily's New Home (Confetti Kids #1)
(Dive Into Reading)By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-BenitezView DetailsIn 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.
Music Time (Confetti Kids #4)
(Dive Into Reading)By Gwendolyn Hooks, Shirley Ng-BenitezPaperback: $9.95
Music 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 Steps
By Sally Derby Miller, Adjoa J. BurrowesPaperback: $11.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
My Steps
By Sally Derby Miller, Adjoa J. BurrowesView DetailsAn African American girl shares the private world of playtime on her front steps over each of the four seasons.
Selvakumar Knew Better
By Virginia Kroll, Xiaojun LiPaperback: $8.95
Selvakumar Knew Better
By Virginia Kroll, Xiaojun LiView DetailsThis true story of a courageous and clever dog who saved a boy's life during the devastating tsunami of 2004 is sure to touch the hearts of readers of all ages.
Sparkle Boy
By Lesléa Newman, Maria MolaHardcover: $19.95
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 Story I'll Tell
By Nancy Tupper-Ling, Jessica LananPaperback: $10.95
The Story I'll Tell
By Nancy Tupper-Ling, Jessica LananView 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 tender story of international adoption, a mother weaves a magical web of tales to explain how her child came to be part of the family.
The Three Lucys
By Hayan Charara, Sara KahnPaperback: $12.95
The Three Lucys
By Hayan Charara, Sara KahnView DetailsAfter 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.
Two Mrs. Gibsons
By Toyomi Igus, Daryl WellsPaperback: $11.95
Two Mrs. Gibsons
By Toyomi Igus, Daryl WellsView DetailsTwo 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.
Want to Play? (Confetti Kids #2)
(Dive Into Reading)By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-BenitezPaperback: $10.95
Want 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!
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