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Welcome to Woke Babies – the ultimate destination for Black children's books! Whether you're after a one-off purchase or a monthly subscription delivering diverse, empowering stories to your door, we’ve got you covered. Plus, explore our gift shop for unique, inclusive treats!

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Bestsellers

Yomi and the Curse of Grootslang (The Nkara Chronicles, 3)

£6.99

A fun and fast-paced series based on African mythology, YOMI is an adventure full of...

Our World My Roots - Nigeria

£14.99

This book is filled from cover to cover with fascinating facts about the wonderful Nigeria. ...

Yomi and the Power of the Yumboes (The Nkara Chronicles, 2)

£6.99

A fun and fast-paced series based on African mythology, YOMI is an adventure full of...

Black History Activity Books - Legends Colouring Book

£9.99

The Black History Legends Colouring Book features over 30 legends from history all the way...

One Big Day

£4.99

One Big Day is a board book celebration of that very special day—a baby’s first birthday....

There Was a Young Zombie Who Swallowed a Worm

£6.99

There Was a Young Zombie Who Swallowed a Worm is a spooky Halloween extravaganza – packed...

My Grandma's Magic Recipes: Spring Bloom : 2

£7.99

Discover the joy of cooking with My Grandma's Magic Recipes: Spring Bloom. Follow Zee and...

My Grandma's Magic Recipes: Winter Warmth (Volume 1)

£6.99

Signed copy A joyful celebration of food, family and the magic of cooking together.At Zee's...

I Am Every Good Thing

£6.99

£6.99 ~~£12.99~~

An upbeat, empowering, important picture book from the team that created the award-winning Crown: An...

Shine: an uplifting story about how our differences make us special

£7.99

Shine is a touching and heart-warming journey through a child's worries and insecurities about being different....

Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race

£7.99

Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with...

M is for Melanin: A Celebration of the Black Child

£7.99

"Contagiously upbeat, joyful, and positive . . . [C]herish this book." -Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW...

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World Book Day!

We’re beyond excited that The Magic Balloon is one of the official World Book Day 2025 £1 books – and it’s a Woke Babies book! 🎉

Written by award-winning author Carl Anka, beautifully illustrated by Amanda Quartey, and made in collaboration with DK & Woke Babies, this magical adventure takes young readers on a journey through the skies, soaring over cities, under rainbows, and even into space!

Get yours now and celebrate World Book Day