Nikki Grimes

A boy enjoys every moment of a special day with his father, as they play in the park, share french fries, and see a movie together. Includes activity ideas for parents and children.

Though mistreated by her family, Cinderella manages to get to the prince's ball with the help of her fairy godmother and to inspire the prince's undying love.

In this rhyming story, an African American girl hides when it's time to comb and braid her hair.

Thirteen prayers the author might have prayed as a child, prayers concerning the hopes, fears, longings and ordinary, everyday concerns touching a child's life.

Poems describe the different shoes children wear, including sandals, running shoes, golf shoes, and workboots.

A collection of poems which tells the story of the first Easter.

Over a dozen poems with some aspect of the African country of Tanzania as a theme.