My Hair Is Like the Sun
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2023

My Hair Is Like the Sun

By St. Clair Detrick-Jules, Tabitha Brown (Illustrator)

Celebrate the beauty of Black hair with nature-inspired rhymes.

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20 pages
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Discover a world where Black hair shines like stars and flows like rivers. This vibrant book, featuring real children and their natural hairstyles, encourages young ones to embrace their unique beauty. Through joyful rhymes and stunning photographs, children are invited to see themselves reflected in the wonders of nature, fostering self-love and confidence. Perfect for bedtime or morning affirmations, this book is a celebration of diversity and empowerment, making it a cherished addition to any home or classroom. Will these affirmations inspire a new generation to embrace their natural beauty?

From the publisher

AS SEEN ON THE TODAY SHOW! A 2023 Good Housekeeping Kids Book Award Winner A 2023 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book From the creator of My Beautiful Black Hair, this joyful board book celebrates the natural beauty of Black hair in all its shapes, styles, and textures! My hair is like the sun . . . the stars . . . the ocean! From curls that wind like rivers to coils that shimmer like stars, this book featuring photographs of real children and their natural hairstyles encourages little ones to see themselves reflected in the wonders of nature. Tenderly written and stunningly photographed by St. Clair Detrick-Jules, and with vibrant illustrations by Tabitha Brown, this timeless book shares a sweet and powerful message of self-love. CELEBRATE BLACK JOY: These sweet rhymes and simple metaphors empower young children of color and serve as beautiful morning affirmations or a bedtime lullaby to build confidence and self-esteem. FUN AND PHOTOGRAPHIC: Babies love looking at other babies! By presenting photographs of real kids with real hair textures and shapes, this book offers children of color a powerful sense of recognition and affirmation. DIVERSITY AT HOME AND SCHOOL: With beautiful photographs and joyous, flowing text, this book will be a welcome addition to any nursery bookshelf, preschool classroom, or library. Perfect for: Parents and grandparents seeking positive children’s self-esteem books Fans of Hair Love and Black Girl Magic Baby shower and birthday gift givers Preschool teachers and librarians Anyone looking for empowering board books by Black creators

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Format
Board Book
Pages
20
Reading age
0–3
Audience
Board
Themes & topics
Books about diversityBooks about the bodyBooks about self-esteemBooks about hairBooks about social themes
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Published
September 12, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781797221793

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