Boonoonoonous Hair
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Boonoonoonous Hair

Written by Olive Senior · Illustrated by Laura James

A young girl embraces her wild, unruly hair.

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32 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

A young girl struggles with her unruly, voluminous hair, feeling frustrated by its wild nature. As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, she learns to appreciate and love her unique locks. Will she find the confidence to embrace her true self and celebrate her natural beauty? This heartwarming tale invites readers to explore themes of self-acceptance and cultural pride.

From the publisher

In this vibrant and exquisitely illustrated picture book, written by Commonwealth Prize-winning Jamaican-Canadian Olive Senior, and with pictures by the acclaimed artist Laura James (the team that created Anna Carries Water), a young girl learns to love her difficult-to-manage, voluminous and boonoonoonous hair.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
February 15, 2017
First published
July 15, 2019
Publisher
Tradewind Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781926890074

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