Lyda D. Newman and the Gentle Brush

By Kim Grandly

Meet the inventor who made brushing hair gentler - told by a child.

Lyda D. Newman and the Gentle Brush is a beautifully illustrated children's story about Lyda D. Newman, a real African American inventor who patented a better hairbrush in 1898.

Told by a little girl named Alaina, this warm and engaging story introduces children to history and invention. As Alaina shares Lyda's story, young readers learn how one woman's bright idea helped change hair care - and why treating hair with kindness matters.

Perfect for ages 4 - 7, this book celebrates: Black history and African American inventorsCuriosity, creativity, and problem - solvingStrong women who changed the worldWith rhyming language, relatable moments, and empowering themes, Lyda D. Newman and the Gentle Brush is ideal for: Home reading-aloudClassrooms and librariesBlack History MonthSTEM and inventor - themed lessonsChildren will learn their ideas matter, and they can invent too.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GMPYYPYN
• ISBN13: 9798244113525
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"