4 stars
A stunning book about loving and caring for your hair. The text of the book is rather lengthy and wordy, so best for older children. However, the pictures are beautiful for any age group. I loved the use of color and the details of the garden. A very lovely book.
Within the story, various aspects of hair care are highlighted such as shampooing technique, use of wide-toothed comb, and healthy lifestyle. The story also works in others’ perceptions of hair and how this can affect self-esteem and views of one’s hair.
Despite the wordy text, the incorporation of hair care procedures, others’ perceptions of hair, and the lovely metaphor of hair as a garden were well-done.
At the end of the book is a section on “Caring for Black Hair” with sections for detangling, sealing in moisture, and protective styles, as well as recipes for hair care products. This may be helpful for older kids to learn and understand how to care for their hair, however I think it would also be helpful for parents, like Mackenzie’s mother, who don’t really know how to handle different types of black hair.
A great resource for teaching love and care of hair with gorgeous illustrations.