Wash Day Love
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8

Wash Day Love

By Tanisia Moore, Raissa Figueroa (Illustrator)

A wash day turns into a cherished family tradition.

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40 pages
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Tasha dreads wash day with its stinging eyes and aching back. But as her big sister comforts her, Mama hums, and Granny shares stories, the chore transforms into a cherished ritual. This wash day becomes a celebration of Black hair, family love, and cultural pride, uniting three generations in a powerful bond. Will Tasha find joy in this weekly tradition?

From the publisher

A joyful, intergenerational celebration of Black hair, family love, and cultural pride in the spirit of Hair Love and Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut.It’s wash day–Tasha’s least favorite day of the week!Wash day means stinging eyes, aching back, and water everywhere, even in Tasha’s ears!But with big sis comforting her, Mama humming to the music, and Granny telling stories of wash days past, the weekly ritual soon becomes more than a weekend chore–it’s a special bonding time for three generations of beautiful Black women.Wash Day Love will affirm, empower, and reflect the lived experiences of Black children and resonate with families everywhere.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about self-esteemBooks about hairBooks about social themesBooks about family life
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Book details

Publication
Published
March 4, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338897326

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