Books with author Crystal Swain-Bates

Celebrate cultural diversity, tolerance and inclusiveness in a fun way with a positive children's coloring book featuring African-American girls? Meet Zoe & Star, two adventurous girls who just love to have fun! Girls will love coloring characters that look like them, from their natural hair to their braids. Follow them throughout over 40 fun-filled coloring and activity pages that inspire creativity, promote self-confidence in black girls, and celebrate diversity. Looking for more self-esteem boosting African-American children's books or books about race and differences for kids? Check out the following highly regarded books by Crystal Swain-Bates: "Big Hair, Don't Care", "Naturally Me", "The Colorful Adventures of Cody & Jay", "Supermommy" and "Color My Fro"!

Lola has really really REALLY big hair, much bigger than the other kids at her school, but that doesn't stop her from telling anyone who will listen just how much she LOVES her hair! It´s not always easy being a kid. Designed to boost self-esteem and build confidence in kids of all races, this beautifully illustrated picture book is aimed at boys and girls who may need a reminder that it's ok to be different.

Meet Makayla, a pretty black princess who lives in a castle far, far away. Although she has cute dresses, a sparkling tiara, and a shiny wand, she knows that being a princess isn't just about her fancy things, she has to put in work to be the very best princess she can be! By the end of this rhyming picture book, Makayla realizes that "It’s not my castle, my wand, or the dress that I’m in. What makes me a princess is what lies within!"

Designed to boost self-esteem and build confidence, this beautifully illustrated diverse children's book encourages African-American children to take pride in their hair.In this fun rhyming African-American children's book "Big Hair, Don't Care", main character Lola has really really REALLY big hair, much bigger than the other kids at her school. As the reader follows Lola throughout the day, her hair gets in the way from time to time (it's hard to play hide and seek when your hair is so big!) and she gets lots of stares from other kids, but that doesn't stop her from confidently telling anyone who will listen just how much she LOVES her big beautiful hair! Don't be surprised if by the end of the book, your child can't stop saying big hair, don't care! It´s not always easy being a kid, especially when you look different from everyone around you. This fun to read African-American children's book is perfect for any diverse classroom and is aimed at any boys and girls who may need a reminder from time to time that it's okay to look different and to celebrate the things that make you uniquely YOU! "Big Hair, Don't Care" author Crystal Swain-Bates has 8 other positive, self-affirming picture books and coloring books for African American children, including "I'm a Pretty Princess", "Naturally Me", "The Colorful Adventures of Zoe & Star", "The Colorful Adventure of Cory & Jay", and "Brown Girls Club".Love Big Hair Don't Care? The matching birthday party set can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Hair-Dont-Care-Deluxe-Party/dp/B01IJG8PBW/"Big Hair, Don't Care" is available in English and French.

Looking for books for black boys? Meet Cody & Jay, two adventurous boys who just love to have fun! Follow them throughout over 40 fun-filled coloring and activity pages that inspire creativity, promote self-confidence, and celebrate diversity. Activity pages include fill-in-the-blank exercises (for example, "You can do amazing things if you try"), thought-provoking questions ("If you could fly anywhere in the world, where would you go?"), and fun pictures to complete ("Add a design to Jay's race car!"). A wonderful gift for kids of all races, this book is engaging, educational, and fun! Like this? Check out the version for girls: "The Colorful Adventures of Zoe & Star!"

Meet Makayla, a pretty black princess who lives in a castle far, far away. Although she has cute dresses, a sparkling tiara, and a shiny wand, she knows that being a princess isn't just about her fancy things, she has to put in work to be the very best princess she can be! By the end of this rhyming picture book, Makayla realizes that "It’s not my castle, my wand, or the dress that I’m in. What makes me a princess is what lies within!"

Meet Makayla, a pretty black princess who lives in a castle far, far away. Although she has cute dresses, a sparkling tiara, and a shiny wand, she knows that being a princess isn't just about her fancy things, she has to put in work to be the very best princess she can be! By the end of this rhyming picture book, Makayla realizes that "It’s not my castle, my wand, or the dress that I’m in. What makes me a princess is what lies within!"

Designed to boost self-esteem and build confidence in children of all ages, this fun rhyming picture book follows a freckle-faced girl and a gap-toothed boy throughout their day as they show the reader they celebrate their appearance and feel comfortable in their own skin, just the way they naturally are! By the end of the story, young readers will be chanting the theme of the book: "I'm proud to be naturally me!" While this book features African-American children, it's message of self-acceptance is a universal one that can be enjoyed and appreciated by children of all races. Sneak peek from the book: "There 19s really nothing more unique Than these six freckles on my cheek Sometimes I count them one by one And then start over when I 19m done" Looking for more self-esteem boosting African-American children's books? Check out the following highly regarded books: "Big Hair, Don't Care" by Crystal Swain-Bates "The Colorful Adventures of Zoe & Star" by Crystal Swain-Bates "The Colorful Adventures of Cody & Jay" by Crystal Swain-Bates "Supermommy" by Crystal Swain-Bates "Color My Fro" by Crystal Swain-Bates

Tired of the lack of diversity in children's coloring books? In Black Fairy Tales, 24 illustrations depict scenes from timeless tales such as "Cinderella","Goldilocks and the Three Bears", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Pinocchio", "Snow White", "The Little Mermaid", "Beauty and the Beast", "The Princess and the Frog", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "Rapunzel", "Peter Pan" and many other classics. In each illustration, the beloved black characters from the "Colorful Adventures" black coloring book line by Crystal Swain-Bates are dropped into the scene so that brown children worldwide can see themselves depicted in fairy tales. More than just a coloring book, activity pages include thought-provoking questions ("If you had Aladdin's magic lamp, what would you wish for?"), and fun pictures to complete ("Draw a crown for the princess", "Design Cinderella's dress for the ball!).Grab your box of crayons and bring these black and white illustrations of your favorite fairy tale heroes and heroines to life.Looking for more self-esteem boosting African-American children's books? Check out the following highly regarded books by Crystal Swain-Bates:"Big Hair, Don't Care" "Naturally Me""The Colorful Adventures of Zoe & Star" "The Colorful Adventures of Cody & Jay" "Supermommy" "Color My Fro"

Designed to boost self-esteem and build confidence in children of all ages, this fun rhyming picture book follows a freckle-faced girl and a gap-toothed boy throughout their day as they show the reader they celebrate their appearance and feel comfortable in their own skin, just the way they naturally are! By the end of the story, young readers will be chanting the theme of the book: "I'm proud to be naturally me!" While this book features African-American children, its message of self-acceptance is a universal one that can be enjoyed and appreciated by children of all races.