Multicultural children's picture books

[Evie]

Good evening everyone,

I'm currently working in two kindergarten rooms as a mentor, and we have a very diverse population of students. We have kids who are African American, Indian, Middle Eastern, Korean, Chinese, Ethiopian, Vietnamese… and those are just the ones I'm sure of. Does anyone know of any picture books with main characters from any of these backgrounds? I realize that's a big list, but just throw 'em out there if you can!

My only requirements are that they are kindergarten level, and provide accurate, authentic cultural representations. I'd like them to be entertaining learning experiences.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

For African American, check out Ezra Jack Keats's books.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Here are the search results in listopia for "multicultural children's."

https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...

[Kaion]

I really liked Angel Child, Dragon Child growing up. It has an authenticity that can feel lacking in other books of its genre.

[Cruth]

Mem Fox : Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes and Whoever You Are

Both celebrate children from many backgrounds. Australian author.

[Laina]

I suggest Tikki Tikki Tembo, one of my all-time kids' book favorites!

[Evie]

thank you everyone!

[Shanna_redwind]

My kids liked the Little Wen books. Don't know how easy they are to find. Little Wen: I Want to See About That

[Sophie]

Allen Say writes about Japanese-Americans.

[Kris]

This Is Our House by Hyewon Yum

[Rainbowheart]

Faraway Home
The Lotus Seed
A Different Pond
The Trip Back Home
What Will You Be, Sara Mee?
The Best Beekeeper of Lalibela
Good-Bye, 382 Shin Dang Dong

[Rachel]

A Country Far Away

[M_]

In My Mosque
Home is in Between
All Are Welcome
A Gift for Amma: Market Day in India
Magnificent Homespun Brown: A CelebrationThe Yellow Suitcase
The Snowy Day
Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao
The Mermaid
Kay Kay's Alphabet Safari
Catch That Chicken!
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Where Are You From?
I Am Perfectly Designed

(Just realized the original post was from 2013, but maybe these will be helpful for someone!)

[Tamara]

Not sure of the origin but one of my favourites as a girl was the nutmeg princess

[Pamela]

All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon features illustrations by Marla Frazee of biracial children and their parents. All the World