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This whimsical, evocative story about a girl named Keyana encourages African-American children to feel good about their special hair and be proud of their heritage. A BlackBoard Children's Book of the Year. Full-color illustrations.

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This whimsical, evocative story about a girl named Keyana encourages African-American children to feel good about their special hair and be proud of their heritage. A BlackBoard Children's Book of the Year. Full-color illustrations.

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In Tarpley's gracefully told story, a young African American heroine celebrates her lovely head of hair as part of her heritage. Each evening, Keyana's mother lovingly combs out her tangles before bed and, when it hurts, Mama assures her that she is very lucky to have such hair "because it's beautiful and you can wear it in any style you choose." Lewis's (Creativity; Staying Cool) realistic watercolors take fanciful flight as parent and child describe what can be done with the girl's locks: braids at the top of Keyana's head become hoed rows of vegetables in a field behind her as Mama explains that she can "plant rows of braids along your scalp, the way we plant seeds in our garden"; and, pictured against the night sky, the child's Afro-styled hair metamorphoses into an image of the earth as she notes that, when she lets it "go any which-way it pleases," her hair surrounds her head "like a globe." But the style also has historical importance, for, as her teacher tells her, "wearing an Afro was a way... to stand up for what they believed." Together, author and artist impart a reassuring message for all children about the importance of appreciating what they look like as part of who they are. Ages 3-6. (Feb.)
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Each night before bed, Keyana's mother combs her hair. At first, Keyana's focus in on the tangles in her hair and her mother pulling the comb through her dark, thick, hair. Soon, Keyana realizes that her hair is as wonderful as the stories her mother tells her each night while combing. This charming book looks not only at the wonder of hair, but the enduring quality of love between mother and child. The watercolor illustrations add to the luster and beauty of this book for children. I Love My Hair! would make a nice read-aloud for a story time session, or one-on-one between parent and child.
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PreS-Gr 2A young African-American girl describes the familiar mother-daughter nightly ritual of combing the tangles out of her hair. When she cries because it hurts, her sympathetic mother tells her how lucky she is to have such beautiful hair. Imaginatively, the woman goes on to say that she can spin it into a fine, soft bun or "plant rows of braids" along her scalp, prompting her daughter to think of other wonderful things she likes about her hair. The superb watercolor illustrations move from the intimacy and security of Keyana's bedroom to the neighborhood streets and finally to the whole world as her mother's imagery becomes reflected in the art. Keyana's hair is spun on a spinning wheel, becomes part of rows of plants in a garden, and merges with a globe of the whole world. The child's favorite style, however, is two ponytails that flap like wings on each side of her head, and the final picture is of Keyana triumphantly flying free against the blue sky. 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. Carolivia Herron's Nappy Hair (Knopf, 1997) and Alexis De Veaux's The Enchanted Hair Tale (HarperCollins, 1991) treat the same subject well, but this book has a simpler text that can be used both as a read-aloud to a group or on a mother's lap. A very special book about self-acceptance.Judith Constantinides, East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780316523752
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Publication date: 9/28/2001
  • Edition description: REPRINT
  • Pages: 32
  • Sales rank: 82,418
  • Age range: 1 - 6 Years
  • Product dimensions: 10.00 (w) x 10.00 (h) x 0.12 (d)

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  • Posted March 29, 2012

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    Enjoyed the detailed and beautiful color illustrations. The stor

    Enjoyed the detailed and beautiful color illustrations. The storyline will remind some readers of the times when their own mothers combed and oiled their hair or just combed and brushed their hair. A beautiful story to share with young members of your family and discuss traditions of styling hair at home. *Good for a self-esteem class or session for six to nine year old youth and they will probably be drawn to the color illustrations in this picture book.

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  • Posted August 14, 2011

    Simply Amazing

    This book helped my baby girl understand she is beautiful.

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  • Posted June 29, 2009

    I love my hair too

    This book is a beautifully written reminder to black women and their daughters about the wonder that is their hair. Cornrows, single braids with beads, puffs and fros, we all remember feeling like Keyana. I keep this book as a reminder to myself that the way my hair comes out of my head is exactly right. I do not need a relaxer or weave to make me beautiful. My hair is beautiful the way it occurs naturally. I share this story with my niece whenever she is over and she is always so excited by the beauty of her hair when we are finished. Great, great read. aAmust have for all little curly and kinky haired girls as well as their parents.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 5, 2004

    So TRUE

    This book is a delight to both my 6 year old and I as it makes her proud of her hair as well as reminds me of my childhood.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 6, 2003

    CELEBRATE SISTER TARPLEY

    THIS STORY TOOK ME BACK TO WHEN I WAS A CHILD. I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE WORKS HER MAGIC BUT HER STLYE IS TRULY MAGICAL.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 14, 2003

    A Good Way To Put It

    A wonderful story about a little girl named Kenyana who is kind of tenderheaded. Her mom gets her mind off the pain by telling her that her hair is beautiful and imagine it being all of these great things.While reading this book all of these memories came back of when my mom used to braid my hair and how I used to move and cry.I thought the book was a brillant idea and the pictures were fantastic.Its a great book for kids especially little girls.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 14, 2003

    Hairs where it's at!

    Keyana's admiration for her hair, leads us on a journey through her mind, letting us see the repect she has for her hair. Keyana emphasizes the value that her hair has to her and allows us to see her her admiration her her roots. She also let us see how she views her hair as being an important aspect of her life and heritage. I consider this to be a good book for children because it teaches them to be proud of themselves, and thier heritage.

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    Posted September 5, 2010

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