Illustrated by E. B. Lewis. 26 p., Little, Brown, 1998.
Although it hurts when Keyana's Mama combs the tangled spots in her hair, the combing is part of a bedtime routine in which Keyana feels close to Mama. Mama tells her she's lucky to have this hair because it's beautiful, and she can wear it in any style she chooses. Keyana's descriptions of different hair styles, along with the watercolor illustrations, convey her deep sense of enjoyment of who she is and her pride in her African-American heritage. Children will understand how to use another person's support to transform a culturally devalued sense of self into a positive one.
Ages: 3-8
Cultural Context: African American
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