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Show FiltersHappy Hair
"Girls with natural black hair are celebrated in this bright, joyful read-together book that will have kids everywhere chanting the book’s chorus: “I love being me!” Full ’fro, cute bow! I love being me! Smart girl, cool curls! I love being me! Girls will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic picture book celebrating the diversity of beautiful black hair. From a cute crop to pom-pom puffs, adorable illustrations of girls with gorgeous braids, blowouts, and bantus grace each page, side by side with a positive message that will make girls cheer. It’s a great read-aloud to promote self-esteem for girls of all ages, building and growing the foundation of self-love (and hair love!) and letting every girl know “You are made beautiful!”" -- publisher
Talisha Snow White & her little munchkins
In this reimagined tale, a young African American woman, Talisha Snow White, her adoptive parents, and the little munchkins (her adopted brothers and sisters) encounter Obe, a wicked magician who wants to zap Talisha of her beauty. Talisha's only hope of defeating the sorceress lies in understanding her history/royal heritage. Will Talisha find that she's the most beautiful? Can her little munchkins save the day?--Back cover
Allie’s basketball dream
Determined in her effort to play basketball, a young African American girl gives it one more shot with the support of a special friend
The last day of kindergarten
As she prepares for her graduation ceremony, a first grader-to-be remembers her enjoyable year in kindergarten.
Don’t let Auntie Mabel bless the table
An extended family gathers for Sunday dinner, but the food grows cold as Auntie Mabel's prayer encompasses everything and everyone in sight