I Love My Hair!
Author: Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
Illustrator: E.B. Lewis
Publisher: Little Brown Books for Young Readers, 2001
Publisher’s recommended age: 4+
This seminal picture book about a young girl learning to love her hair was inspired by the author’s own memories of her hair-combing ritual with her mom. Tarpley aimed to create a whimsical story that encouraged kids not only to love their hair, but also to explore and find joy in their own imaginations. The beautiful watercolor illustrations emphasize the loving family interactions and add to the warm feel of the story. As they move out from the intimacy of her bedroom to the whole globe, the pictures and text reflect the expanding horizons of the child's world as she learns to be proud of her distinctive hair and her heritage.
Available Languages: English, Italian