Encourage your little one’s dreams, confidence, and creativity with When I Grow Up: A Melanated Cocoa Kings Coloring Book for Little Black Boys.
This inspiring 78-page coloring book introduces young readers to a world filled with endless possibilities and bright futures.
Each 8.5 × 11-inch page features heartwarming illustrations of little Black boys stepping into meaningful professions — like surgeons, teachers, firefighters, police officers, dentists, pilots, and more. Every scene includes a fun, rhythmic, encouraging caption to help spark imagination and positive self-belief.
As your child colors these uplifting images, they’ll begin to see themselves in these roles — bold, capable, and destined for greatness.
✨ What’s Inside
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Career-themed coloring pages featuring little Black boys
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Professions include police officer, firefighter, surgeon, teacher, dentist, and more
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Positive, rhythmic descriptions for each future role
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Large 8.5 × 11 pages perfect for crayons, markers, or colored pencils
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Bold outlines and easy-to-color designs
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A confidence-boosting, dream-affirming coloring experience
This book is designed to inspire young Black boys to dream big, feel seen, and confidently imagine their future.
🌈 Why Parents Love It
✔ Celebrates representation and positive identity
✔ Encourages future career exploration
✔ Supports emotional development and creativity
✔ Builds confidence and self-worth
✔ Makes a meaningful gift for ages 4–10
Whether used at home, in classrooms, or in children’s ministries, this book helps nurture strong dreams and bright futures.
✨ Available in Two Formats
💖 Paperback (Amazon Edition) — $14.99
🌸 Spiral Coil (Lulu Luxe Edition) — $22.99
Choose the format that suits your child’s coloring style!
📦 Important Shipping Notice
All Melanated Cocoa Cuties books are print-on-demand, ensuring each copy is freshly printed just for your order.
Processing typically takes 3–4 weeks, depending on printer workload, holidays, or shipping delays.
Thank you for supporting independent publishing, Black-owned creativity, and meaningful representation — your purchase helps us continue spreading joy, inspiration, and imagination one page at a time. 💖
