"I love my hair and one day I will be brave enough to say so!"Meet Wanda, with her beautiful hair. She is unhappy because the boys on the bus tease her.But Grandmother Makhulu has the answer...Through Makhulu's stories and hair secrets, Wanda realises that her hair is her crown - an important part of her and something to be very proud of.This is a heartwarming, inspiring story about beauty and identity - and being proud of who you are.
CONTRIBUTORS: Sihle Nontshokweni
EAN: 9781913074470
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
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WEIGHT: 0 g
HEIGHT: 275 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Otter-Barry Books Ltd
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GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Multigenerational, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
WIDTH: 240 cm
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"Heartwarming and uplifting, with themes of self-confidence and identity.", "A beautiful book which will help anyone who feels pressurised about themselves and their identity.", "Vibrant and moving picture book story for EYFS and KS1 children. Tackling difficult subject matter with sensitivity, such as anti-bullying, self-confidence and heritage, this is a valuable text to read and discuss in PSHE lessons.", "This heartfelt look at how society can drain the positivity instilled by a loving family, is a powerful reminder that everyone has the right to feel confident to celebrate their culture and that we should all share in that celebration rather than attempt to undermine it. The broad themes of the story – self belief and kindness, with its compelling, vibrant illustrations, make this a book to share with primary classes wherever they are.", "A powerful picture book by Sihle Nontshokweni and Mathabo Tlali about overcoming bullying through self-confidence, family love…and hair-styling."
Sihle Nontshokweni teaches at the University of Pretoria and is working on a Ph.D. alongside her writing for children. She has also studied in China, gaining a Master's degree at Beijing University. She has a deep interest in how racialised contexts and situations affect personal identity and aspirations, particularly with children. Wanda was inspired by her own and her co-author's high school experiences. She has recently completed a second book, Fly Everyone.Mathabo Tlali and Sihle went to high school together. Mathabo's own story is one of aspiration, determination and empowerment. Having dropped out of her university course, she is now back on track for a degree in drama and sociology.Chantelle and Bergen Thorne are South-Africa based illustrators with an international clientele.
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