1
of
1
Juneteenth
Series: Celebrations & Festivals
Brief Description
Discover the joy and meaning of Juneteenth, a very special celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Jeremiah and his family are preparing to honour Freedom Day, join them to learn more about how and why it is celebrated. Embark on a...
Read More
Format: Hardback
$4400
Unit price
/
Unavailable
International Supplier
This title is in-stock with overseas suppliers. While it is not available locally, we fly books in weekly from the US and UK to our Auckland warehouse for immediate dispatch.
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER
Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 2-3 weeks
Found a better price? Request a price match
Juneteenth
$4400
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Follow Jeremiah and his family as they celebrate Juneteenth and honour their culture and history in this joyful and informative picture book.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
still learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Description
Discover the joy and meaning of Juneteenth, a very special celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Jeremiah and his family are preparing to honour Freedom Day, join them to learn more about how and why it is celebrated.
Embark on a journey of learning and discovery with Celebrations & Festivals: Juneteenth, a beautifully illustrated, narrative non-fiction picture book designed for children. This engaging and informative book takes young readers through the history and significance of Freedom Day, told with a gentle, age-appropriate voice.
Jeremiah is excited for Juneteenth, but first, he wants to show how he and his family honour their culture and history all year round. Join them as they work on community projects, visit historic landmarks, learn about Black history, and celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans.
When 19th June arrives, they pray and thank their ancestors, fly special flags, make yummy Juneteenth recipes, and attend the big parade in town. Then it's back home for a party, where they celebrate with music, dancing, and laughter. There's a big BBQ, southern soul food, and lots of treats, including Jeremiah's delicious red velvet cupcakes! In the evening, they go to watch the fireworks in their neighbourhood and wish each other a happy Freedom Day. Follow young relatable characters and their parents as they honour their culture and history and celebrate Juneteenth, radiating Black joy and championing community.
Learn about important people and events that shaped Black history.
Write your own freedom song and create your own freedom flag.
Bake some delicious tea cakes for your Juneteenth celebrations.
Contains 16 pages of extra non-fiction content, including history, crafts, recipes, activities, and a quiz that bring the learning experience to life, encouraging young minds to engage with and understand the importance of Juneteenth. Perfect for families, educators, and young readers, this book is a celebration of Black joy. Discover more with other titles in this delightful Celebrations & Festivals series!
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781836000945
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 April 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: words & pictures
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ashley Evans
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 390g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Tonya Abari is a multigenre storyteller for both children and adults. She is the author of many celebrated books for children, including Locs, Not Dreads; Let's Celebrate Juneteenth; and My Hair, My Crown. Tonya's words for adults have appeared in Essence, USA Today, AllRecipes, Good Housekeeping, AARP, Parents, PBS Kids and many more. Tonya lives and writes in Nashville, Tennessee, where she can be found reading, visiting historic landmarks, or frolicking in and around town with her spouse and children, all whose names also begin with "T".
More from Children's Books
View all-
New ReleaseRoyalslinger
K Pop Demon Hunters fans will love this! Graci Kim is back with the second book in her exciting and fantastical Slinger series where dragons and phoenixes roam the skies of Seoul; meals magically appear based on your mood; and dreams literally come to life. Praise for Dreamslinger: “A mind-blowingly original fantasy adventure—Graci Kim has done it again!”—Rick Riordan, New York Times #1...Paperback$1999Elsewhere:$2400Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseDetective Beans and the Map of Mystery
Enjoy this new DETECTIVE BEANS adventure in the bestselling and award-winning graphic novel series by Li Chen! Your favourite kitten detective is back with a new mystery to solve . . . and treasure to find! When Captain Scuttlebeard gives Beans a treasure map, Beans is determined to find the prize at the end. The clues take him all over...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2200Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseMei Mei the Bunny
Mei Mei the Bunny is Laufey's picture book debut about a bunny learning to believe in herself through music. Experience a heartwarming tale of self-belief in this enchanting picture book by GRAMMY Award-winning musician Laufey. Meet Mei Mei, a little bunny with a big dream—to spread joy through her music! As her debut recital at the H'Opera House draws near,...Hardback$3199Elsewhere:$3800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseHunted: Wolf Girl 15
Just when Wolf Girl is finally reunited with her father, he is torn away from her once more, and Gwen vows to stop at nothing to track him down. But danger is closing in: a giant snow leopard and a mysterious hooded figure are hot on their trail. As Gwen and the pack race through deep caverns to snowy peaks,...Paperback$1699Elsewhere:$1899Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseWhat If You Could
From the former prime minister of New Zealand comes a guide for teens on chasing your dreams and embracing the unexpected qualities that truly make a person strong. When Jacinda Ardern became prime minister of New Zealand, she was one of the youngest people in the world leading a country. Many people thought she would never succeed — herself included....Paperback$2599Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseLonasei and the Mystery of Origin Grove
Eleven-year-old Lonasei is lonely — she wishes her older sister Eva Grace wasn't so mean, and that her mum Aria didn't have to work so much. But when Aria inherits her childhood home, Lonasei discovers she can enter her late Aunt Malia's paintings and experience the memories within. Through them, she discovers that her mother had another sister, Agnes, who went...Paperback$2199Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseThe Case of the Viral Video: Violet and the Velvets 3
Violet and the Velvets can hardly believe they've come so far in the BandChamps competition with only hard work, a smidge of talent, and a whole lot of thinking outside the box. This time, they get to record their new song in a proper recording studio and star in their very own music video! But Violet is letting her perfectionism...Paperback$1600Elsewhere:$1899Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Dawn Raid: The Apology
This sequel to Dawn Raid follows Sofia Savea’s family, 50 years later, as Sofia's grandson becomes involved in the quest for a government apology. INVERCARGILL, 2020 Wow, I thought I knew a bit about the dawn raids, but this is HUGE. It happened to my OWN family and I never knew! I had no idea that Granfia and her family...Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$2099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseBig Bang Bread
In this time-travel storybook and cookbook with a cosmic twist, take a journey through time and space to discover the secrets of baking! Did you know that bread is made from stardust? Board the rocket and blast off on an adventure through time and space to discover the secrets of a home-baked loaf! Big Bang Bread is a kids' time-travel...Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$2100Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
B is for Bird
From award-winning artist, Lily Emo, comes a beautiful celebration of birds. Paired with a fun rhyming story, gorgeous illustrations, and fold-out pages, this book is set to be a favourite for everyone and the perfect gift. Make your way through the alphabet with this stunning book featuring a cast of familiar birds. From albatross to fantails, gannets to quail, and...Hardback$1999Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid August -
Signed CopyNew ReleaseThe Curse of the Carnivorous Cactuses
(Sam: Nothing could be as bad as being covered in icky purple blobs ... wait, what does carnivorous mean again?) The gang is determined to defeat Glam-Evil and her nasty curses so that they can save their park and get back for Shackleton and Amelia's very first sleepover. But Glam-Evil has a few new tricks up her ultravillainous sleeve ......Paperback$1400Elsewhere:$1499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
17% offNew ReleaseBluey: Rain
It's raining! Bluey is trying to dam the water in the front yard, but does she need Mum's help? Join Bluey as she plays in the water when a heavy summer rain thunders over the Heeler home. Can Mum stop Bluey from dirtying the house? Featuring: A nearly wordless picture book with visual storytelling that mimics the dialogue-free episode. A...Hardback$1500Elsewhere:$2100Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Why buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
