The Good Hair Day
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
A boy dreams of long hair in this sweet story about self-expression and embracing our most authentic selves
Noah has a special day coming up, and he has a very long wish list. But there’s one thing missing from it, the thing he wants more than anything else in the world: long, beautiful, wavy hair.
Noah understands that his hair will grow if he just doesn’t get a haircut. But almost all the boys that Noah knows have short hair, and he’s heard people say mean things about men with long hair. So, he just doesn’t think he’s allowed to ask.
When a fresh trim brings Noah to his lowest point, it turns out his caring family has been paying closer attention than he thinks—and they have an idea that will show Noah it’s okay to be his gorgeous self.
This heartfelt, witty, encouraging story from Christian Trimmer and J Yang will empower kids to share their true selves with the world.
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Noah wants many things for his upcoming birthday, but his greatest desire is "long, beautiful, wavy hair." He doesn't ask if he can grow his hair out, however—possibly because "some people say mean things about men with long hair," or maybe because he doesn't see long hair represented on many boys. Fluid digital illustrations by Yang focus on domestic and community scenes—showing the tender way Noah braids his sister's hair and strokes his mother's—while Trimmer's narrative spotlights through longing internality Noah's understanding of what he wants alongside the idea that he "just didn't think he was allowed to ask for it." Following a difficult haircut, a birthday gift from an observant loved one conveys the indescribable impact of being seen and supported. Noah and his family are portrayed with brown and tan skin; Noah's mother uses a wheelchair. Conversation starters conclude. Ages 4–8.
