Hair Love
Hair Love
by Matthew A. Cherry
Ages 4–7
A young Black girl wants her hair to look perfect for a special occasion, so her father — who has never done hair before — steps up. Celebrates Black hair and father-daughter love. Academy Award-winning film.
- Author
- Matthew A. Cherry
- Age
- Ages 4–7
- Type
- Racial Identity, Family, Picture Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House
- Readers rate it
- 4.57 / 5 on
- In India
- Available
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