Wanda

Name: Wanda
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SKU: 9781913074470
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By Sihle Nontshokweni and Mathabo Tlali

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Wanda by Sihle Nontshokweni and Mathabo Tlali is a charming children's story that follows a young girl named Wanda as she navigates her school day facing challenges and embracing her unique identity. Through a heartwarming narrative, the book explores themes of self-acceptance, resilience, and the importance of cultural pride. It's a delightful and empowering read for young audiences.
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This charming children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that celebrate identity and self-acceptance. It's a delightful read that highlights the journey of embracing one's uniqueness and beauty, woven with cultural significance and vibrant illustrations. Young readers might find inspiration and empowerment through its relatable characters and engaging narrative.

Wanda

A heartwarming story about identity and being proud of who you are

Description

A heartwarming story about identity and being proud of who you are

Wanda's a little girl always in a hurry. She needs to get to school in time to change her hair from the "natural" way her mother does it. Her teacher will say it's like a bird's nest and put a black dot on her star chart. And the naughty boys in her class tease her for it. On the way home, she has to change her hair back again to the wonderful cloud her mother makes. Wanda is distressed but she knows she loves her beautiful African hair.

Makhulu (Grandmother) understands how Wanda feels. She makes a scrapbook of pictures of women, all glamorous and beautiful, and with all sorts of hairstyles, and asks Wanda which she likes best. She shows Wanda how to make her hair into a crown that a queen would be proud of.

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Wanda by Sihle Nontshokweni and Mathabo Tlali has received praise for its heartwarming and uplifting narrative, focusing on themes of self-confidence and cultural pride. It's described as a beautifully illustrated picture book that tackles challenging subjects like bullying and identity with sensitivity. The story highlights the importance of family influence and celebrates cultural identity, making it suitable for primary school discussions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913074470

Publisher: Otter-Barry Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Otter-Barry Books

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Illustrated by Chantelle & Burgen Thorne

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mathabo Tlali Sihle Nontshokweni

About the Author

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 Burgen Thorne are South-African based illustrators with an international clientele.