Princess Hair


Written and Illustrated by Sharee Miller
Published in 2014

Why we chose this book:
Among a Black History Month display of chapter books at our library was this bright pink picture book cover. I was glad to find this and one other picture book at T's level among the more advanced texts.

Mom's Review

From puffs to dreadlocks to blowouts, these princesses show off different ways to style their hair while napping or running or rocking out. 

Princess Hair uses rhymes to pair hairdos with activities, such as princesses with braids leading parades. Although the narrative flow is disrupted by a few pages without rhymes, the upbeat tone and bright, happy images make for enjoyable reading. This is a positive portrayal of girls for any young audience.

Son's Review
(age 2 years and 11 months)

Mom: There were so many princesses doing so many things. I liked the "princesses with kinks who like to think." What did you like the best?

Son: I liked the rock and roll page!

Mom: Do you know anybody else who might like some of those princess activities?

Son: I think Uncle M. might like the cooking page because he cooks!

Mom: How did the book make you feel?

Son: I loved the book!...I'm gonna hug the book!...It made me feel happy!

Mom: What made you feel happy?

Son: How they dumped crowns on their heads!
(They didn't quite dump them, but they all did wear crowns.)

Mom: And what was the best picture?

Son: The dancing one.





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