Happy to be Nappy

Simple. Different types of hair styles are depicted, along with words that range from loaded (like "nappy" and "frizz") to lyrical ("soft like cotton, flower-petal, billowy soft"). Happy to Be Nappy bell hooks, Author, Chris Raschka, Illustrator Hyperion Books $14.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-7868-0427-6. 54. Because I'm your dad, you can have spaghetti for breakfast, French toast for dinner, and ... $7.54 $ 7. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist.Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Young girls are fascinateThis story is about little girls hair. it is a great book to read aloud and open discussion about diversity and looking yourself and others just the way they are.

There aren’t really any main characters in the story; the story just focuses on an audience of young African American girls. The students who are not African American can learn a lot about African American hair and the different types and textures. It was not a book for little boys, but I had to have it for myself.My 13 month old foster son loved this book.

The students who are not This story is about the different ways African American girls can wear their hair. Because I'm your dad, you can have spaghetti for breakfast, French toast for dinner, and It gives all types of examples, and ideas for little girls. This book will show young black girls that having natural hair is beautiful and that there is nothing wrong with having "nappy" hair.

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In an euro-centric society it is very important that families and people in general teach children,especially little girls, that minority groups may not fit generic beauty standards, but that they can still be beautiful. More By and About This Author. The author, Bell Hooks, is an African American woman. I have been in this business for many years and customers find these products to be absolutely marvelous.

However, this book could be enjoyed by anyone of any race or age. This book is appropriate for children 3 and older. The watercolor-like illustrations are wonderful. I probably would have loved my natural hair more. This book has not only a theme of being yourself, but finding beauty in yourself no matter what. Just all girl happy Happy to be nappy hair Legendary author bell hooks and Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka present a lyrical celebration, brimming with enthusiasm for girls and their hair. One month free trial! Happy with locks that twist and curl.

However if a girl had short and "nappy" hair she wasn't as cute. Happy to Be Nappy is a matter-of-fact book which simply describes different styles of African-American hair...primarily for girls. From ducklings to seal pups, from bunnies to cubs, the littlest things give the loveliest hugs. Happy to be nappy hair!” Author: Bell Hooks; Illustrator: Chris Raschka; Age: 4-8 (as a read aloud, or reading alone.) This is an amazing book to talk about hair confidence and allowing young African American girls to feel represented within literature. More By and About This Author. African American students who have the type of hair that is described in the story can learn to appreciate their hair, and figure out ways they can style their hair. Please allow me to help you discover your true beauty both inside and out at Happy Being Nappy. I believe hair is an accessory.

Happy with hair all short and strong. As a grown woman, I sometimes still literally cry going through this process...lol.

It takes something that is perceived as negative in the black community (nappy hair,) and it validates it.Author: Bell Hooks; Illustrator: Chris Raschka; Age: 4-8 (as a read aloud, or reading alone.) Count to ten with baby in this board book that reimagines the popular nursery rhyme ...

It has a rhythmic flow of which I even sung the book to my daughter. It takes something that is perceived as negative in the black community (nappy hair,) and it validates it.This is a great kid's book, and I gave it to my little sister when she had a lovely fro, so she would know, even though none of us had afros that it was totally fine to have different hair, to be happy within herself. Granted very young children already know this, but I figure its good to have a solid foundation. Although the story and illustrations are somewhat overly simplistic I believe that it allows the children to view the hair and styles depicted how they like and use a bit of imagination and see themselves as the beautiful happy to be nappy ‘girlpies’ in the book.