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4.64 AVERAGE
4.64 AVERAGE
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Adorable
This is the hair love the world needs to see way more often! I absolutely loved reading this book. ☺️
This is the hair love the world needs to see way more often! I absolutely loved reading this book. ☺️
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Based on the short film by the same name, a little girl wants a special hairstyle and her daddy, through trial and error, come up with "funky puff buns". The perfect hairstyle to welcome momma home. I love the positive message of a dad working with his daughter until they get it right!
I love this book!
I read this book to my preschool students a few times each year. I love that father is the primary caregiver while the mother is furthering her education, the hair styles, and the positive representations of a Black family.
Matthew A. Cherry is an author I will continue to look for.
I read this book on my podcast so my students have ongoing access to the book: https://open.spotify.com/episode/62dbZm3Q0l40v5Rq4YVHTl?si=0ace8bf280a44c35
I read this book to my preschool students a few times each year. I love that father is the primary caregiver while the mother is furthering her education, the hair styles, and the positive representations of a Black family.
Matthew A. Cherry is an author I will continue to look for.
I read this book on my podcast so my students have ongoing access to the book: https://open.spotify.com/episode/62dbZm3Q0l40v5Rq4YVHTl?si=0ace8bf280a44c35
A book that embraces the beauty and fullness of Black girls' hair. But, furthermore, it is a book that shows the love and care between a young girl and her daddy and how he makes her hair important and meaningful for her. Zuri's ability to know what she wants by speaking up and being confident is such a great quality to have in a young child.
My favorite part of course is Zuri explaining all the different ways her hair can become. When she is out having a tea party with Rocky, she tells the readers that her hair can "do magic tricks." However, if you're familiar with Black girls and their hair then you know her hair has been shrunken by the rain that has drenched her curls. Zuri is so aware of her hair and how it shapes her.
I think every little Black and Brown girl needs to see this type of interaction before they become a tween because it gives them the confidence and strength to know how powerful their own body, including their hair, can be. It helps to knock out any contention "society" attempts to throw at them about Black hair. I enjoy how Zuri knows her hair has versatility and power with every braid, puff, or twist. Zuri not only loves herself, but loves her hair, too.
If you and your children like audiobook, then I'd also consider this audio because it is narrated by a Black girl with big confidence Blu Ivy. It was a pleasure to read this one.
Thanks @libby, @dreamscape_media, and @randomhousekids for the ebook and ALC access.
My favorite part of course is Zuri explaining all the different ways her hair can become. When she is out having a tea party with Rocky, she tells the readers that her hair can "do magic tricks." However, if you're familiar with Black girls and their hair then you know her hair has been shrunken by the rain that has drenched her curls. Zuri is so aware of her hair and how it shapes her.
I think every little Black and Brown girl needs to see this type of interaction before they become a tween because it gives them the confidence and strength to know how powerful their own body, including their hair, can be. It helps to knock out any contention "society" attempts to throw at them about Black hair. I enjoy how Zuri knows her hair has versatility and power with every braid, puff, or twist. Zuri not only loves herself, but loves her hair, too.
If you and your children like audiobook, then I'd also consider this audio because it is narrated by a Black girl with big confidence Blu Ivy. It was a pleasure to read this one.
Thanks @libby, @dreamscape_media, and @randomhousekids for the ebook and ALC access.