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I thought I would share a new children’s book My Hair Is Like The Sun Board Book from Chronicle Kids by St. Claire Detrick-Jones and Illustrated by Tabitha Brown I received in exchange for this review.
My Hair Is Like The Sun brought me PEACE this morning as I’d been missing my niece Lily and trying to come to terms of not being invited to her Birthday party. When I looked through the books I had sitting on my desk and found My Hair Is Like The Sun which I will be sharing with my niece Alex for her daughter’s Dixies, Alexandra and Payton as they get ready to go back to school in the next week.
Before you ask yes, I am white, but Alex’s children are mixed which makes them more special giving them different hair from the rest of our family. Payton struggles with this a lot of the time. I believe having this book and seeing other children with her hair will make her come to terms with her nationality and teach her to take care of her hair which she refuses to do.
I love how the Author compares the children’s hair to different things like the Ocean which we can see and feel. Charlie and I had fun discussing the different hair styles and having Charlie draw them in his Homeschool Art Class. Now we plan on taking a Field Trip to a Beauty College to see what types of products someone with black hair should use to create a basket to leave at my son’s school for someone that needs it.
About the book:
From the creator of My Beautiful Black Hair, this joyful board book celebrates the natural beauty of Black hair in all its shapes, styles, and textures!
My hair is like the sun . . . the stars . . . the ocean! From curls that wind like rivers to coils that shimmer like stars, this book featuring photographs of real children and their natural hairstyles encourages little ones to see themselves reflected in the wonders of nature. Tenderly written and stunningly photographed by St. Clair Detrick-Jules, and with vibrant illustrations by Tabitha Brown, this timeless book shares a sweet and powerful message of self-love.
CELEBRATE BLACK JOY: These sweet rhymes and simple metaphors empower young children of color and serve as beautiful morning affirmations or a bedtime lullaby to build confidence and self-esteem.
FUN AND PHOTOGRAPHIC: Babies love looking at other babies! By presenting photographs of real kids with real hair textures and shapes, this book offers children of color a powerful sense of recognition and affirmation.
DIVERSITY AT HOME AND SCHOOL: With beautiful photographs and joyous, flowing text, this book will be a welcome addition to any nursery bookshelf, preschool classroom, or library.
Perfect for:
- Parents and grandparents seeking positive children’s self-esteem books
- Fans of Hair Love and Black Girl Magic
- Baby shower and birthday gift givers
- Preschool teachers and librarians
- Anyone looking for empowering board books by Black creators
Format: Board Book Pages: 20 Size: 7 x 7 Age Range: 0 – 3 Years
Publication Date: 09/12/2023 ISBN: 9781797221793
Meet the Author:
St. Clair Detrick-Jules is an award-winning Afro-Caribbean filmmaker and photographer, whose work focuses on immigrant justice, women’s rights, and Black liberation. She is the director and producer of DACAMENTED, a documentary featuring nine DACA recipients and their struggles to deal with the Trump administration. She lives in Washington, DC.
About the author
Tabitha Brown is a Chicagoland-based artist and designer. She loves drawing women and children enjoying nature, books, and life.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
