This page will feature children’s books written by Toi Thomas, whether they are educational or simply for entertainment. Toi hopes to add more to this list in the years to come. This page contains affiliate links; see the About page for details.
Margie “The Scaredy Dog” Finds A Home
Margie is a bit skittish. She’s a hunting dog who doesn’t know how to hunt, but she loves a good walk. Living in a shelter with other dogs, she has no idea that she could have a home and a set of humans all to herself. This is the story of how Margie “The Scaredy Dog” Finds a Home.
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Carnie Loves Books
Carnie is a bookworm with one love in his life– books. When Carnie loses his reading glasses, he goes on a search to find them. Read along as Carnie searches for his glasses and professes his love for reading books. 100% of proceeds support Lit Carnivale, a book fair in the making.
Amazon.com– $2.99 eBook | $12.99 Paperback
The Bookshop.org – $12.99 Paperback (supports local bookstores)
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Joe and Chip in Quarantine
Daddy, what’s a quarantine?
Mommy, why can’t I play with my friends?
Life in the time of a quarantine can be hard and sometimes kids have trouble understanding what to do and why. That’s why I’ve written this book. I want to help kids and adults cope with the “new normal” that is a quarantine.
Meant for educational purposes, but still an enjoyable, light, and colorful read, Joe and Chip in Quarantine leaves you with an overall impression that this is what we have to do, for now, so let’s make the most of it.
This book contains a glossary. Double-tap bold-face words in the ebook to see the kid-friendly definitions as you read.
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Why Are You Afraid?
It’s cold outside, why can’t I wear a hoodie?
Why do people follow me at the store?
There’s no easy way to explain racism, especially to young kids, but the sooner kids learn the truth, the better they can combat it and work to help make changes.
This is a light, yet serious, story about perceptions. This book was written to help parents start the race conversation with their children, whatever their race or skin color may be.
Don’t avoid the race talk. As with many things in life, if you don’t talk to your kids about race, someone else will. Someone else may shape your child’s point of view on race, if you don’t.
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What Does Joe Need?
Daddy, do I really need to brush my teeth?
Mommy, can I have the red shoes I want?
Sometimes kids have trouble understanding what they need. It can be difficult for children to grasp the concept of how true needs and wants relate to them. That’s why I’ve written my Needs and Wants duet, to help little minds grab onto their true needs and wants.
Meant for educational purposes, but still an enjoyable light and colorful read, What Does Joe Need?, explains how needs and wants can be similar, but not the same. It follows Joe as he tries to make the best decisions for his needs. You may also want to check out, Chip and Skip Need Each Other?, which explains the importance of having what you need.
Amazon.com– $2.99 eBook | $12.99 Paperback
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The Bookshop.org – $12.99 Paperback (supports local bookstores)
Barnesandnoble.com – $12.99 Paperback
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Chip and Skip Need Each Other
Daddy, I need a new game.
Mommy, I don’t want to eat my veggies.
Sometimes kids have trouble understanding what they need. It can be difficult for children to grasp the concept of how true needs and wants relate to them. That’s why I’ve written my Needs and Wants duet, to help little minds grab onto their true needs and wants.
Meant for educational purposes, but still an enjoyable light and colorful read, Chip and Skip Need Each Other, explains the importance of having what you need. It follows Chip and Skip around their neighborhood, with all its diversity. You may also want to check out, What Does Joe Need?, to learn how needs and wants can be similar, but not the same.
Amazon.com– $2.99 eBook | $12.99 Paperback
Smashwords.com – $2.99 eBook (available in many formats)
Other eBook retailers: Apple | B&N | Kobo | Scribd | Odilo
The Bookshop.org – $12.99 Paperback (supports local bookstores)
Barnesandnoble.com – $12.99 Paperback
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Plants and Animals Change Over Time
Daddy, why is Fido getting old?
Mommy, why can’t I stay a kid forever?
Sometimes kids ask questions that can catch you off guard. Having a talk about the necessity of change and the circle of life can be difficult. That’s why I’ve written my Changes duet, to help open up little minds to understanding the nature of change.
Meant for educational purposes, but still an enjoyable light and colorful read, Plants and Animals Change Over Time, explains the circle of life in the simplest terms. It follows the life of a seedling and an unhatched egg to full maturity and beyond. You may also want to check out, Land Changes Over Time, to learn how the world is reshaped around us.
Amazon.com– $2.99 eBook | $12.99 Paperback
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Barnesandnoble.com – $12.99 Paperback
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Land Changes Over Time
Daddy, what is change anyway?
Mommy, does change have to happen to me?
Sometimes kids ask questions that can catch you off guard. Having a talk about the necessity and inevitability of change can be difficult. That’s why I’ve written my Changes duet, to help open up little minds to understanding the nature of change.
Meant for educational purposes, but still an enjoyable light and colorful read, Land Changes Over Time, explores how the world is reshaped around us. It chronicles the results of beavers, worms, and birds moving into an empty meadow. You may also want to check out, Plants and Animals Change Over Time, to learn about the circle of life.
Amazon.com– $2.99 eBook | $12.99 Paperback
The Bookshop.org – $12.99 Paperback (supports local bookstores)
Barnesandnoble.com – $12.99 Paperback
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