Kwanzaa Story Books for Kids

Each year kwanzaa is getting popular as more African-American families celebrate the holiday. Because of this reason it is necessary to let children know about why it is celebrated. You can get story books that keeps stress on seven principles of kwanzaa by Dr. Maulana Karenga. Other than educational textbooks there are some story books that teaches spirit of kwanzaa and seven principles of it. You should definitely look for these books on amazon or in library near you. 

I've compiled list of story books, educational books on kwanzaa. If you have any more suggestions or feedback about these books then feel free to let me know in comments. 



Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa 

This is fun story of Li'l Rabbit and his quest to celebrate kwanzaa with his granna rabbit. The classic illustration and the story of this book makes it fun story book and kids will like the character of lil rabbit. This is one fun story book that kids will love reading during kwanzaa.

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Celebrate Kwanzaa with Boots and Her Kittens

I like this book for it's illustration and the flow of the story. The illustration of this story book gives classic feeling of festival and you feel the festival spirit with such illustration. Other than illustration is has a good story that teaches the value of kwanzaa festival. This book also has spanish version if you want.

The Children's Book of Kwanzaa: A Guide to Celebrating the Holiday

This book teaches kids the principles of kwanzaa by showing some history and examples. You and your kids will learn about natural kuumba, zawdi and lots more information. Kids of age 7 and higher will like this book and even adults will find this book informative. If you want to teach your kids about kwanzaa principles and the celebration experience then this is one good book to peek into.

My First Kwanzaa Book

This one is picture book that gives how the celebration is done in african-american families. There are some illustrations scattered inside the book and the information is arranged as per the little boy's viewpoint. Author has tried to provide celebration information and many other facts in this book. Worth a read for kids.

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