Illustrator: E.B. More Books in General Fiction for Children & Teenagers, The new picture book from Zoë Foster Blake, Quidditch Through the Ages - Illustrated Edition, A magical companion to the Harry Potter Stories, LGB Who Likes Christmas? Lewis's realistic watercolors take fanciful flight. :), Lovely book for little girls with Afro hair, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2016. Black History month will be a good time to read this over with them. These metaphors represent all of the variety we can obtain with our hair, and reminds children how beautiful and exciting natural hair truly is. Keyana’s hair is spun on a spinning wheel, becomes part of rows of plants in a garden, and merges with a globe of the whole world. We have all cried a few times from. Weight (kg): 0.16 The illustrations include watercolors and add an emphasis to the young girl's hairstyles. I think this is an awesome book and a true mirror book for me! We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. I did think of returning it as it is too young for my granddaughter but have decided to keep it anyway as I really love the book and it's excellent value for money. This shows how being african american is wonderful. She wrote Destiny's Gift to encourage children to celebrate their creative talents and realize their ability to make a difference in their communities and the lives of those they love. The book starts off with the main character's mother doing her hair. The importance of self-awareness is demonstrated in’ I Love My Hair” by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, Exhibiting descriptive details and also using realistic artistic approaches using pictures that shows the young African American child’s vivid imagination on how she starts to accept her hair differences amongst her peers. Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2017. Natasha Tarpley’s book attests to the rich heritage passed from one generation to another. Natasha Anastasia Tarpley is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship and numerous other awards. Every night before she goes to bed, Kenyana sits down between her mother's knees to have her hair combed. . Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Especially note that oil is being applied to the hair and there is a bonding experience happening between Mother and child as the hair care is accomplished. Refresh and try again. Together, author and artist impart a reassuring message for all children about the importance of appreciating what they look like as part of who they are. . Little Brown & Company, Natasha Tarpley No preview available - 2001. Every night before she goes to bed, Keyana’s mother combs her hair. I love my hair! Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published A very special book about self-acceptance.”. Print pictures of all students and have them each use supplies to make different hair on themselves. I Love My Hair! This allows the readers or viewers to follow along with the many hairstyles she is able to wear. Receive an email when this ISBN is available used. I is about a young girl with thick hair that hurts when it is comb. She is also the author of, With such diverse subjects as Arthurian myths and Ojibwa prophecies, unicorns and orcas, basketball and (. Although others don't quite get it, she remains sure that her hair is beautiful. Product Dimensions: 10 x 0.1 x 10 inches --Publishers Weekly "A celebration of African-American identity....Lewis's watercolors are masterful." Published: 1st September 2001 Since desegregation of schools in the 1960s, our schools have become enriched with many different cultures, ethnicities and races. ISBN-10: 0316523755 We were both laughing as we read it for the first time because it was the exact things we do. Lewis … Publisher: LB Kids; Brdbk edition (November 2003) Either by signing into your account or linking your membership details before your order is placed. By Natasha Anastasia Tarpley is a book level 3.3, #1000BlackGirlBooks: Suggestions for Marley Dias's Amazing Book Drive, Ashley Poston on Writing a Different Kind of Fairy Tale Retelling. To soothe her hurting places, Mama tells Keyana why she’s so lucky to have her head of hair and explores with her all the wonderful styles that she can wear. Click on the cover image above to read some pages of this book! Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. For Ages: 4 - 8 years old. (n.p.) wonderful book, a great way to have children look at the difference in hair and hairstyles,bring in mannequin heads and have the children pretend to be in the barbershop and hair salon and style the hair on the mannequins, the next day their can be a hair show, showcasing all the styles. Other books I got her were "Big Hair, Don't care", "Penny and the Magic Puffballs" and "I'm a Pretty Little Black Girl". Pictures and text reflect the expanding horizons of the child’s world as she learns to be proud of her distinctive hair and her heritage.  x 0.3 This book was inspiring! An instant classic they'll want to hear over and over again! Name of Book: I Love My Hair. Please try again. I LOVE this book and so does my toddler daughter! by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley. Included in this blog series highlighting some great books for Black History Month: LOVE the story as well as the illustrations throughout the book! Gabby Invents the Perfect Hair Bow (Little Launchers), Don't You Know You are Beautiful Just the Way You Are! ", "A celebration of African-American identity....Lewis's watercolors are masterful. Paperback Natasha Tarpley's whimsical, evocative text encourages black children to not only feel good about their special hair, but also to feel proud of their heritage. Self love and having a good self esteem is very important especially for young black girls. "I can spin your hair into a fine, soft yarn, just like our grandmothers did at their spinning wheels, " She tells her. When my daughter read this book and said “she looks like me”! This book shows the beauty in difference and can help girls to feel confident in themselves. "Wonderful....[A] sweet story of learning to love yourself without compromise." Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2019, she always asked why she didn't have long and silky hair like the blondes and brunettes in her class, Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2015. Lewis perfectly captures the characters of this simple story. Kindness is my Superpower: A children's Book About Empathy, Kindness and Compassion... An Inner Truth: Book On Self Empowerment and Emotional Intelligence For Kids. Print pictures of all students and have them each use supplies to make different hair on themselves. When she cries because it hurts, her sympathetic mother tells her how lucky she is to have such beautiful hair. (Little, Brown) is a tender tribute to African hair and the bond formed between mother and daughter through the rituals of combing, parting, oiling, and braiding. There's a problem loading this menu right now. I have a few books with black main characters but they've gravitated toward. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. “I Love My Hair! Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. I is about a young girl with thick hair that hurts when it is comb. Start by marking “I Love My Hair!” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Audience: African American girls of all ages. But her Mama tells her how beautiful her hair is, and as she fixes Keyana's hair, she tells her stories of the past.

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