When Mama Braids My Hair

By Monique Duncan

Book Overview

When Mama Braids My Hair captures a young girl's experience of having her hair braided and the bond it creates with her mother. The tradition of African hair braiding is more than just a Sunday routine. Come join Nikki on an adventure as she is transformed into an Egyptian queen, a Nigerian goddess, a Zulu warrior, and a Maasai girl.

While young girls throughout the African Diaspora can relate to getting their hair braided in intricate styles, it is also an ancient ritual that is a large part of their history. Readers will enjoy going on an adventure with the main character and learning about the origins of popular braided hairstyles worn today.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 151363352X
• ISBN13: 9781513633527
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Sweet Pea Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2