My Hair: 1

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My Hair, My Crown Board Book from Mudpuppy features sweet rhyming words and bold, colorful illustrations that highlight a beautiful and diverse range of Black hairstyles. While Mummy’s dazzling dreadlocks swing when she moves, Aunty prefers the stylish, carefree look of short, shaved hair. With so many fabulous styles to choose from, how will she ever decide on the perfect head of party hair?

Your selection was perfect for our children and what really made the difference was your ability to engage with each child, discuss their interests and help them to choose a suitable book based on your extensive knowledge of the books you were selling. It was such a pleasure to meet you both, and I really appreciated how smoothly and professionally you ran everything. This My Hair, My Crown board book features sweet rhyming words and bold, colourful illustrations that highlight a beautiful and diverse range of Black hairstyles.

Together, Hannah and Allen have crafted not only a fun, lively story but also a really accurate and clever description of the many wonderful hairstyles out there. About the Author Natasha Anastasia Tarpley started writing when she was seven years old, and from that young age she understood that stories could change the world. Her big sister likes to experiment, from small coiled Bantu knots to the chiselled precision of a high top fade, and her brothers love to show off their intricate cornrow designs. Don't Touch My Hair proves that far from being only hair, black hair styling culture can be understood as an allegory for black oppression and, ultimately, liberation. Growing up I really struggled to know what to do with my curls and always found myself wishing it was easier to manage.

I have even talked the head into a little revamp of the library so that we can display them properly! Bonus Activity: This book includes a set of powerful affirmations for each day of the week that young children can say out loud with their parents or teachers to reinforce their self-esteem and self-confidence. She always loved books, but yearned to see more stories that featured children like her – so now she is writing them! Your payment method will be charged immediately, and the product is expected to ship on or around September 1, 2001.DIVERSITY AT HOME AND SCHOOL: With beautiful photographs and joyous, flowing text, this book will be a welcome addition to any nursery bookshelf, preschool classroom, or library.

Through exploring natural hair and hairstyles, children are empowered to have self-confidence through making decisions about how they want to show up in the world. From curls that wind like rivers to coils that shimmer like stars, this book featuring photographs of real children and their natural hairstyles encourages little ones to see themselves reflected in the wonders of nature. I thought leaving a space for the reader to draw their own hairstyle at the end of the book was a lovely touch. About the AuthorClaudia Bruce-Quartey is a Ghanian/German mother of two young children, currently living in Switzerland. Hannah Lee and Allen Fatimaharan have created such a welcoming, inclusive, information-packed picture book.It’s a fantastic independent book seller that will actually be responsive and select appropriate books for you. This book is a real celebration of the beauty of hair and how we should all feel a sense of pride with how we choose to wear our hair.