
By Matthew A Cherry, Vashti Harrison (Illustrator)
A young girl gets ready for a special day with the help of her father, who styles her hair in a unique and creative way.
Zuri's hair is a wild, beautiful masterpiece, and when her mom is away, it's up to her dad to style it for a special occasion. With love and determination, he embarks on a journey to master the art of hair care, celebrating the bond between fathers and daughters. Can he rise to the challenge and make Zuri feel like the superhero she is? This tender tale explores themes of self-confidence, family love, and embracing natural beauty, offering a heartwarming look at the lengths a father will go to make his daughter smile.
When mommy is away, it’s up to daddy to do his daughter’s hair in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters from former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry and New York Times bestseller Vashti Harrison. Zuri’s hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it’s beautiful. When mommy does Zuri’s hair, she feels like a superhero. But when mommy is away, it’s up to daddy to step in! And even though daddy has a lot to learn, he LOVES his Zuri. And he’ll do anything to make her–and her hair–happy. Tender and empowering, Hair Love is an ode to loving your natural hair–and a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere
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“This book may be great for young readers to understand that we are all different, even our hair!”
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