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Good Hair

Brief Description
A picture book that celebrates people's differences – through hair! Birungi doesn't want to go to school – she's having a bad hair day. Luckily, Mum and Dad know the secret to good hair, and share all they know on the way to school. Birungi may... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Good Hair

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A picture book that celebrates people's differences – through hair!

Birungi doesn't want to go to school – she's having a bad hair day. Luckily, Mum and Dad know the secret to good hair, and share all they know on the way to school. Birungi may just find she's ready to show the world exactly what her hair can do after all!

Good Hair by Yvonne Sewankambo is a delightful read that encourages embracing individuality and confidence.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760659196

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Freda Chiu

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Yvonne Sewankambo is a Ugandan-Canadian writer and publicist based in Sydney, Australia. She has worked on campaigns across several industries, including publishing, film, television, education and the not-for-profit sector. Having lived in four countries on three different continents (and travelled to even more), Yvonne is passionate about telling stories that transcend borders.

Freda Chiu is a Sydney-based freelance illustrator, author and educator at The University of Technology Sydney.
She is inspired by her love of children’s picture books, indie comics, horror movies and good stories. She was shortlisted for the 2022 The Children’s Book Council of Australia Award for New Illustrator and also the 2022 IBBY Australia Ena Noël Award.

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