Tangle-Knot

Written by Loretta Ellsworth · Illustrated by Annabel Tempest

A girl refuses to brush her wild hair, and soon a bird moves in.

3.9 Goodreads · 54 ratings

32 pages· ~520L· AR ~3.4

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Bookroo's summary

Fia loves her tangled hair just the way it is, even though her mom keeps calling it a mess. When a mother bird builds a nest in it and lays three colorful eggs, Fia proudly cares for them and shows off her tangle-knot everywhere she goes. As the attention grows, so does Mom's disapproval, until Fia's commitment to being herself helps change her mother's mind.

From the publisher

Tangle-knot is not a word, but it is Fia’s hair. And Fia thinks it’s perfect, which is why she refuses to brush it, even though her mom always complains it’s a mess. In fact, it’s more than a mess–it’s a nest for a mother bird and her three colorful eggs! Fia takes excellent care of her birds and shows off her tangle-knot everywhere she goes, attracting lots of attention. As the spectacle grows, so does Mom’s disapproval. But Fia’s commitment to being herself just might be powerful enough to change her mother’s mind. This whimsical story shines with lighthearted relatability, reminding us that even when our parents just don’t get it, they always want us to be happy.

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