Hair Oil Magic

A child seeks the secret to magical hair days, but is it in the oils or something more?

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40 pages· 571 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Meenu cherishes Magic Hair Days, when her mom's sweet-smelling oils transform her hair into a soft, shining wonder. Eager to recreate the magic herself, Meenu mixes the oils but finds something missing. As she struggles to capture the enchantment, she learns that the true magic might not be in the oils at all. Can the bond between mother and daughter reveal the secret to the fuzzy, magical feeling? This heartwarming tale explores cultural traditions and the special connection between parent and child.

From the publisher

A beautiful picture book about the joyful magic in the tradition of hair oiling and a celebration of the bond between parent and child. Meenu loves Magic Hair Days, when Mommy mixes sweet-smelling oils together and massages the potion into Meenu’s scalp and hair. It always leaves Meenu with a fuzzy, magical feeling. And after bath time, when Mom washes the oils out, Meenu’s hair is soft and shining. When Meenu decides one day to mix the oils without any help, she discovers something’s wrong: No matter how many oils she mixes, the magic just isn’t there! What is she missing? But when Mommy comes to help, massaging Meenu’s head, the fuzzy, magical feeling returns! Was it really in the oils, or something else? Inspired by Anu Chouhan’s own memories and family, this author-illustrator debut is a lovely depiction of a cultural tradition and a delightful story that emphasizes that magical bond between parents and children.

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