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Books, Toys and Cartoons diverse in content?

Hello

As a new mom to boy/girl twins, I wanted to find out if anyone can recommend any good books, cartoons, etc known for having diverse characters from all backgrounds. Or any great books that show african american kids having adventures, solving mysteries, etc?? Of course I can do the research, but thought I would stop here first! If there is a thread/ existing link already posted on this site, please let me know. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Mahogany Momma on September 25, 2009 at 12:29pm: Why do the research *smile* I'm a momma who likes to find stuff like this for my son. A few of his favorites are the:

Golden Blaze DVD about a Black Dad Superhero
Then their is the ever popular Little Bill

For a complete listing of afro-positive STUFF for our kids please go to my website: Mahogany Momma
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Permalink Reply by MIYOSHI"MEO" DOWDEN on September 25, 2009 at 10:48pm: Jan Spivery Gilchrist

My sister is Jan Spivery Gilchrist and she is an author and illustrator of positive black books of children. My America is just the book that you describe-Jan reminds us that America's strength and beauty come from the diversity of its people, wildlife, and landscape. Her latest book is Obama: The day the World Dance. You can read her background and accomplishments on Amazon. Click on the her name above and it will take you to amazon for a complete listing of her work. You can order on Amazon or you can call me with your order. If you call me then I can have Jan autographed them personally to your children.

I have a company called MEOSMARTS.
We sell personalized music and storybooks for kids. Your child's name is added to every song and in the storybook cd. MeoSmarts sells other personalized and educational products for your child. Please visit website for a complete line of all our products.

Thanks you
Miyoshi Dowden
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Permalink Reply by Kafi Payne on September 26, 2009 at 12:09am: Fabulous movie: Kirikou and the Sorceres--beautiful cartoon, no violence, lovely store, appropriate for boys and girls. I'm just waiting for them to translate the second dvd from french.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cj on September 30, 2009 at 12:01pm: my son loves to watch Noggin a channels exclusively for toddlers. The characters are very diverse and some of them even speak different languages at times. Some of cartoons he is into now are Dora the Explorer and Diego, Ni-ho Ki-lan, the Backyardigans, little Bill,etc all of which come on Noggin through out the day. Noggin and Sprout (PBS) are the only channels I will allow him to watch because they are educational, diverse, and very age appropriate.; ▶ Reply to This