But he LOVES his Zuri, and he'll do anything to make her - and her hair - happy. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Cherry and New York Times bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison. It's up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters, from former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. We need this." - Jordan Peele, Actor & Filmmaker Matthew leads the ranks of new creatives who are telling unique stories of the Black experience. Publisher's Synopsis: "I love that Hair Love is highlighting the relationship between a Black father and daughter. Reading Level: Early Childhood, Grade K, Grades 1-2, Grades 3-5 Presto! Just like that! There is nothing my hair can’t do!” Continue reading. Using before and after visual vignettes, Zuri explains, “From large to small it went. There’s even a nod to the “magic” of shrinkage, when stretched or straightened hair curls up tight and “shrinks” after getting wet. Zuri is a young African American girl who introduces readers to her fabulous hair, which “kinks, coils, and curls every which way.” Harrison’s dreamy digital artwork showcases Zuri’s different styles, including a ‘fro that literally sparkles, intricate braids and afro puffs that look as soft as the curling clouds that border the page.
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