My Hair Is Like the Sun
My Hair Is Like the Sun
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My Hair Is Like the Sun

Written by St. Clair Detrick-Jules & illustrated by Tabitha Brown
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Reading age
20
Page count
Sep 12, 2023
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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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diversitythe bodyself-esteemhairsocial themesself-esteem and self-reliancemulticultural

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781797221793
    Publication Date
    September 12, 2023
    Publisher
    Chronicle Books
    Original Publication Date
    September 12, 2023
    Page Count
    20
    Reading Age
    0 - 3 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2023001409

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