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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
Boonoonoonous Hair
By Olive Senior, Laura James (Illustrator)
A young girl embraces her wild, unruly hair.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 116 ratings
32 pages
$19.95Save 7%
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
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The fine print
Book details
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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