Gabrielle Union-Wade

Meet Shady Baby. She is a powerful, fabulous, and super-smart little girl who knows exactly what she likes and what she does not like. When she heads to the park for a fun day of relaxing and playing, she expects everyone to be nice. But when some other kids at the playground start acting mean and refuse to share their toys, Shady Baby knows just what to do. She gives them her famous side-eye. Her powerful look lets everyone know that bad behavior is simply not going to fly. Through lots of humor and an unforgettable main character, this story teaches young readers about the importance of sharing, standing up for yourself, and keeping things fair. It is a hilarious and empowering read that shows even the littlest kids can have a big voice and make a positive difference.

Get ready to step into the kitchen and bake up a batch of sweet treats and big feelings. Shady Baby is making cupcakes, and she has a lot of different thoughts about how things are going. Sometimes baking is super exciting, and other times waiting for the oven to beep is just plain boring. As you follow along with this fun story, you will see Shady Baby express nine very common emotions. Whether you are feeling happy, frustrated, or anything in between, you will find out that all of your feelings are completely normal. Created by Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, and Tara Nicole Whitaker, this colorful adventure is a great way to learn how to talk about what goes on inside your heart and mind. It is the perfect read to help you understand your own self-awareness while enjoying a funny, relatable story about making something delicious.