My Hair Is a Garden Contributor(s): Cabrera, Cozbi A. (Author), Cabrera, Cozbi A. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 080750923X ISBN-13: 9780807509234 Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: April 2018 |
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BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Bullying | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey: E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
LCCN: 2017041027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age Level: 4-8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grade Level: PreK-3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lexile Measure: 620 AD (Adult Directed Text) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.3" W x 9.2" L (0.74 lbs) 32 pages | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Themes: - Topical - Self-Esteem - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest - Topical - Girl's Interest | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Features: Dust Cover, Illustrated, Price on Product | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2018 Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2018 pg. 87 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 pg. 26 - Superior,Well Above Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Publisher Description: After a day of being taunted by classmates about her unruly hair, Mackenzie can't take any more and she seeks guidance from her wise and comforting neighbor, Miss Tillie. Using the beautiful garden in the backyard as a metaphor, Miss Tillie shows Mackenzie that maintaining healthy hair is not a chore nor is it something to fear. Most importantly, Mackenzie learns that natural black hair is beautiful. |
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Contributor Bio(s): Cabrera, Cozbi A.: - Cozbi A. Cabrera received a BFA from Parsons School of Design. Her cloth dolls (munecas) have garnered the attention of collectors around the world and have been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show. She is the illustrator of several acclaimed children's picture books. She lives in New York City. |
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