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See moreNO! I do not want this BIG CURLY HAIR! A glorious picture book for little people who always want what they can’t have! From the brilliant Laura Ellen Anderson – illustrator of the bestselling Witch Wars series
NO! I do not want this BIG CURLY HAIR! A glorious picture book for little people who always want what they can’t have! From the brilliant Laura Ellen Anderson – illustrator of the bestselling Witch Wars series
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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 a glorious picture book for little people who always want what they can’t have! From the brilliant Laura Ellen Anderson – illustrator of the bestselling Witch Wars series.
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Laura Ellen Anderson's I Don't Want Curly Hair! is praised for its vibrant and energetic illustrations that bring the story to life, while its playful rhyming text conveys an important message about self-acceptance and celebrating individuality. Readers commend its humour and charm, noting it as a delightful and engaging read for children, with an emphasis on embracing one's unique traits.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781408868409
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 February 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Laura Ellen Anderson
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 244.0mm
Height: 270.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Laura Ellen Anderson is the illustrator of many children's books, including Snowflakes written by CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell’s. She is also the creative tour de force behind the Evil Emperor Penguin comic series, as well as the illustrator of Bloomsbury’s very own Witch Wars fiction series, which has sold over 30,000 copies. Laura has also worked for Scholastic, Penguin Random House and Orchard Books. I Don’t Want Curly Hair (Bloomsbury) was her first authored picture book. Laura lives and works in London.
www.lauraellenanderson.co.uk
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