Author: Lakshmi Iyer (Banker)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789389648119
Category : Adopted children
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Avantika brushes and brushes, but there's no keeping her curly hair down. How she wished her hair was straight and smooth like Amma's and Appa's and her brother Avnish's. Their parents had adopted the two of them when she was three-and-a-half years old and Avnish a six-month-old baby. Avantika often wonders if their birth mother had curly hair. There are so many questions in her head, the school year has started with hair-raising troubles and Amma is busy at work. Avantika finds a confidante in the mysterious paati she meets in the park. Why Is My Hair Curly by Lakshmi Iyer is a delightful celebration of curly hair and the courage it takes to be yourself. Interspersed with exquisite black-and-white illustrations by Niloufer Wadia, this chapter book explores genetics, family dynamics and adoption identity through a light-hearted and sunny tale.
Why is My Hair Curly?
Author: Lakshmi Iyer (Banker)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789389648119
Category : Adopted children
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Avantika brushes and brushes, but there's no keeping her curly hair down. How she wished her hair was straight and smooth like Amma's and Appa's and her brother Avnish's. Their parents had adopted the two of them when she was three-and-a-half years old and Avnish a six-month-old baby. Avantika often wonders if their birth mother had curly hair. There are so many questions in her head, the school year has started with hair-raising troubles and Amma is busy at work. Avantika finds a confidante in the mysterious paati she meets in the park. Why Is My Hair Curly by Lakshmi Iyer is a delightful celebration of curly hair and the courage it takes to be yourself. Interspersed with exquisite black-and-white illustrations by Niloufer Wadia, this chapter book explores genetics, family dynamics and adoption identity through a light-hearted and sunny tale.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789389648119
Category : Adopted children
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Avantika brushes and brushes, but there's no keeping her curly hair down. How she wished her hair was straight and smooth like Amma's and Appa's and her brother Avnish's. Their parents had adopted the two of them when she was three-and-a-half years old and Avnish a six-month-old baby. Avantika often wonders if their birth mother had curly hair. There are so many questions in her head, the school year has started with hair-raising troubles and Amma is busy at work. Avantika finds a confidante in the mysterious paati she meets in the park. Why Is My Hair Curly by Lakshmi Iyer is a delightful celebration of curly hair and the courage it takes to be yourself. Interspersed with exquisite black-and-white illustrations by Niloufer Wadia, this chapter book explores genetics, family dynamics and adoption identity through a light-hearted and sunny tale.
I Don't Want Curly Hair!
Author: Laura Ellen Anderson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526611015
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
NO! I do not want this BIG CURLY HAIR! It's messy and silly and just plain unfair. All Curly Haired Girl has ever wanted is straight and luscious locks, but when she meets a little girl with the smoothest, silkiest hair, who says all she's ever wanted is spirally, squiggly hair, they are BOTH confused! A hilarious tale about loving what we have. And hair, lots and lots of hair. I Don't Want Curly Hair! is glorious new picture book for little people who always want what they can't have! Illustrated by the brilliant Laura Ellen Anderson, this eBook comes with a glorious audio accompaniment by CBeebies star Justin Fletcher, complete with rich sound effects.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526611015
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
NO! I do not want this BIG CURLY HAIR! It's messy and silly and just plain unfair. All Curly Haired Girl has ever wanted is straight and luscious locks, but when she meets a little girl with the smoothest, silkiest hair, who says all she's ever wanted is spirally, squiggly hair, they are BOTH confused! A hilarious tale about loving what we have. And hair, lots and lots of hair. I Don't Want Curly Hair! is glorious new picture book for little people who always want what they can't have! Illustrated by the brilliant Laura Ellen Anderson, this eBook comes with a glorious audio accompaniment by CBeebies star Justin Fletcher, complete with rich sound effects.
Curly Girl
Author: Lorraine Massey
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
ISBN: 0761164022
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Celebrate the beauty of curls in a buoyant how-to, manifesto, and curly girl support group all in one. Say no to shampoo, unplug the dryer, and kiss frizz and bad hair days good-bye. Curly Girl is the surprising bible for those with naturally curly or wavy hair and a desire to celebrate it, from Lorraine Massey, owner of the Devachan salons and products. It’s all here: Daily routines for corkscrew, Botticelli, fractal, and wavy curls. Homemade lotions and potions for locking in moisture. Expert tips on caring for African American hair. Fabulous dos for weddings and special occasions. How to trim your hair yourself, step-by-step. (Remember: It’s not what you take off; it’s what you leave on.) Recommendations for chemical-free products. And so much more: the care, the styling, the products, the remedies, the empowering, pro-curl attitude. Includes: Ten things to do before you dye You are what you eat—and so are your curls Getting kids to love their curls Curly guys Lorraine’s 12-step recovery program And check out Lorraine’s video tutorials on YouTube.
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
ISBN: 0761164022
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Celebrate the beauty of curls in a buoyant how-to, manifesto, and curly girl support group all in one. Say no to shampoo, unplug the dryer, and kiss frizz and bad hair days good-bye. Curly Girl is the surprising bible for those with naturally curly or wavy hair and a desire to celebrate it, from Lorraine Massey, owner of the Devachan salons and products. It’s all here: Daily routines for corkscrew, Botticelli, fractal, and wavy curls. Homemade lotions and potions for locking in moisture. Expert tips on caring for African American hair. Fabulous dos for weddings and special occasions. How to trim your hair yourself, step-by-step. (Remember: It’s not what you take off; it’s what you leave on.) Recommendations for chemical-free products. And so much more: the care, the styling, the products, the remedies, the empowering, pro-curl attitude. Includes: Ten things to do before you dye You are what you eat—and so are your curls Getting kids to love their curls Curly guys Lorraine’s 12-step recovery program And check out Lorraine’s video tutorials on YouTube.
The Curl Revolution
Author: Michelle Breyer
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
ISBN: 1626344299
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
In The Curl Revolution: Inspiring Stories and Practical Advice from the NaturallyCurly Community, Michelle Breyer has curated some of the best information that NaturallyCurly’s experts and community members have collected over the past two decades. Rather than focusing on one method, product, or ethnicity, The Curl Revolution tells story of the entire curly hair industry and features many of the leading curl innovators. It also functions as a how-to guide and Breyer takes readers through every step of the curl experience. They will learn to: • Identify their hair’s texture type • Build an ideal hair-care regimen that suits their unique waves, curls, and coils • Learn aboutthe important role of ingredients • Find the right haircuts and styles • Be inspired by the voices from the curl community The Curl Revolution includes everything that a curlie needs to unlock the potential of their gorgeous natural hair and face the world frizz-free.
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
ISBN: 1626344299
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
In The Curl Revolution: Inspiring Stories and Practical Advice from the NaturallyCurly Community, Michelle Breyer has curated some of the best information that NaturallyCurly’s experts and community members have collected over the past two decades. Rather than focusing on one method, product, or ethnicity, The Curl Revolution tells story of the entire curly hair industry and features many of the leading curl innovators. It also functions as a how-to guide and Breyer takes readers through every step of the curl experience. They will learn to: • Identify their hair’s texture type • Build an ideal hair-care regimen that suits their unique waves, curls, and coils • Learn aboutthe important role of ingredients • Find the right haircuts and styles • Be inspired by the voices from the curl community The Curl Revolution includes everything that a curlie needs to unlock the potential of their gorgeous natural hair and face the world frizz-free.
Hair Romance
Author: Christina Butcher
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 9781743364666
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
How to create 82 fabulous hairstyles with step-by-step tutorials for every style.
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 9781743364666
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
How to create 82 fabulous hairstyles with step-by-step tutorials for every style.
Mira's Curly Hair
Author: Maryam Al Serkal
Publisher: Lantana Publishing
ISBN: 1913747050
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Mira doesn't like her hair. It curls at the front. It curls at the back. It curls everywhere! She wants it to be straight and smooth, just like her Mama's. But then something unpredictable happens . . . and Mira will never look at her mama's hair the same way again! A delightful celebration of natural hair and the courage it takes to be yourself.
Publisher: Lantana Publishing
ISBN: 1913747050
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Mira doesn't like her hair. It curls at the front. It curls at the back. It curls everywhere! She wants it to be straight and smooth, just like her Mama's. But then something unpredictable happens . . . and Mira will never look at her mama's hair the same way again! A delightful celebration of natural hair and the courage it takes to be yourself.
Gracie's Garden
Author: Lara Casey
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1087706289
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Little by little, good things grow! Come play in the garden with Gracie! Join the garden tea party with her sister Sarah, taste tomatoes right off the vine with her crunchy munchy brother Joshua, and plant seeds! Some seeds, though, don't grow fast enough for Joshua. He wants to munch on tomatoes NOW. What will he do while he waits on those tiny tomato seeds to grow? Step into the garden to find out! Author and business owner Lara Casey has learned many rich lessons from the garden, including how to celebrate that God grows good things little by little. In her first children's book, she heads back to the tomato vines to share her joy and wisdom with little gardeners. Includes a free Garden Giggles poster!
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1087706289
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Little by little, good things grow! Come play in the garden with Gracie! Join the garden tea party with her sister Sarah, taste tomatoes right off the vine with her crunchy munchy brother Joshua, and plant seeds! Some seeds, though, don't grow fast enough for Joshua. He wants to munch on tomatoes NOW. What will he do while he waits on those tiny tomato seeds to grow? Step into the garden to find out! Author and business owner Lara Casey has learned many rich lessons from the garden, including how to celebrate that God grows good things little by little. In her first children's book, she heads back to the tomato vines to share her joy and wisdom with little gardeners. Includes a free Garden Giggles poster!
My Curly Hair
Author: Courtenee and Hayward Riley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781644840924
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Written in the form of a poem, My Curly Hair can be appreciated by children and adults alike. It tells the story of a character who, despite experiencing challenges with curly hair, such as tangles, frizz, and getting out of control, comes to appreciate its beauty and uniqueness. My Curly Hair is a lesson in accepting, appreciating, and being proud of our physical differences that make us who we are.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781644840924
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Written in the form of a poem, My Curly Hair can be appreciated by children and adults alike. It tells the story of a character who, despite experiencing challenges with curly hair, such as tangles, frizz, and getting out of control, comes to appreciate its beauty and uniqueness. My Curly Hair is a lesson in accepting, appreciating, and being proud of our physical differences that make us who we are.
Curly Like Me
Author: Teri LaFlesh
Publisher: Wiley
ISBN: 9781620455821
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The simple secrets to growing your curls healthy and long. Tightly curly hair isn't like any other type of hair, and it needs totally different care to make it happy. Do you spend countless hours--and untold dollars--on weaves, perms, salon visits, and products that promise to change, heal, or make your hair more manageable, only to end up even more frustrated? Do you wrestle daily with hair you can't get a brush through? Do you struggle to keep from hurting your child when you comb through her tight curls? Would you like to grow your tightly curly hair long and healthy? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this book was written for you. It gives you the information and techniques you need to celebrate--not fight against--your very curly hair. You will learn how not only to care for your curls, but to cherish them, all the while saving time, effort, and money. Curly Like Me is the off-the-grid, do-it-yourself owner's manual for tightly curly hair: Learn how to wear your own curls in their natural curl patterns Over 250 photographs and illustrations Includes the best products, tools, ingredients, curl-enhancing hairstyle ideas, tips for growing out your perm, and more Shows you pain-free techniques on how to comb and style your curls or your child's curls Over thirty easy, curl-enhancing hairstyle ideas, tips for growing out your perm, and more Helps you save money by avoiding costly treatments, products, marketing misinformation, and frequent salon visits so you can enjoy your own curls without pain, chemicals, or the use of weaves or extensions The story (with lots of photos) of Teri's journey from hair broken by relaxers, texturizers, improper care, trying to force it to conform, and fighting her weave addiction to finally understanding her own curls. Now her natural hair reaches to her hips. End your struggles with misunderstood, damaged hair and begin your journey to thriving natural curls. Applying the ideas and information in this book will show you how to love your hair the way it really is. Curly Like Me empowers you to take back the care of your hair so you can let your own beautiful curls shine. Teri LaFlesh spent nearly thirty years working to find a way to make her curls happy. Not wanting anyone else to go through with their hair what she did with hers inspired Teri to create the popular Web site TightlyCurly.com and to write Curly Like Me.
Publisher: Wiley
ISBN: 9781620455821
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The simple secrets to growing your curls healthy and long. Tightly curly hair isn't like any other type of hair, and it needs totally different care to make it happy. Do you spend countless hours--and untold dollars--on weaves, perms, salon visits, and products that promise to change, heal, or make your hair more manageable, only to end up even more frustrated? Do you wrestle daily with hair you can't get a brush through? Do you struggle to keep from hurting your child when you comb through her tight curls? Would you like to grow your tightly curly hair long and healthy? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this book was written for you. It gives you the information and techniques you need to celebrate--not fight against--your very curly hair. You will learn how not only to care for your curls, but to cherish them, all the while saving time, effort, and money. Curly Like Me is the off-the-grid, do-it-yourself owner's manual for tightly curly hair: Learn how to wear your own curls in their natural curl patterns Over 250 photographs and illustrations Includes the best products, tools, ingredients, curl-enhancing hairstyle ideas, tips for growing out your perm, and more Shows you pain-free techniques on how to comb and style your curls or your child's curls Over thirty easy, curl-enhancing hairstyle ideas, tips for growing out your perm, and more Helps you save money by avoiding costly treatments, products, marketing misinformation, and frequent salon visits so you can enjoy your own curls without pain, chemicals, or the use of weaves or extensions The story (with lots of photos) of Teri's journey from hair broken by relaxers, texturizers, improper care, trying to force it to conform, and fighting her weave addiction to finally understanding her own curls. Now her natural hair reaches to her hips. End your struggles with misunderstood, damaged hair and begin your journey to thriving natural curls. Applying the ideas and information in this book will show you how to love your hair the way it really is. Curly Like Me empowers you to take back the care of your hair so you can let your own beautiful curls shine. Teri LaFlesh spent nearly thirty years working to find a way to make her curls happy. Not wanting anyone else to go through with their hair what she did with hers inspired Teri to create the popular Web site TightlyCurly.com and to write Curly Like Me.
Curlee Girlee
Author: Atara Twersky
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996843805
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996843805
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description