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Curls by Ruth Forman

Curls

Ruth Forman

Little Simon · Print & ebook · December 22, 2020

A Picture Books pick for readers exploring Curls.

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Who it’s for
A playful, poetic celebration of African American girls and the many ways their hairstyles shine.
Themes
Hair pride, Celebrating self-expression, Friendship
Genres
Clothing & Dress-Up, US: African American Stories, Poetry

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About this book

A joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls and the beauty of their curls. Me Morning Mirror Smile Shine big hair love This simple, playful, and beautiful board book stars four friends who celebrate the joy of their hairstyles from bouncing curls to swinging braids.

Hair Love, In Verse

A playful, poetic celebration of African American girls and the many ways their hairstyles shine.

Come here for

  • Joyful words celebrating curls, braids, and hair love
  • A warm, affirming read for little ones

Expect

  • A simple, playful board-book ode
  • Four friends celebrating their hairstyles

Where it sits

Poetry54%
US: African American Stories39%
Clothing & Dress-Up36%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • The Body
  • US: African American Stories
  • Big Feelings
Authors
Ruth Forman
Publisher
Little Simon
Published
December 22, 2020
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Hair pride · Celebrating self-expression · Friendship
Reading lane
The Body