Bedtime Bonnet

Name: Bedtime Bonnet
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780593379431
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Nancy Redd

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Summary

Bedtime Bonnet by Nancy Redd is a heartwarming children's book that explores the nighttime rituals of a loving African American family. The story centres around a young girl who learns the importance of her family's tradition involving the special bedtime bonnet. Through its vibrant illustrations and engaging narrative, the book beautifully celebrates culture and family bonds.
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Format: Board book

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You might enjoy this heartwarming children's book if you are looking for a delightful story centred around family traditions and love. It's perfect for little ones who are curious about different family rituals and enjoy vibrant illustrations combined with an engaging narrative.

Bedtime Bonnet

As family members braid, brush, twirl, roll, and tighten their hair before bedtime, putting on kerchiefs, wave caps, and other protective items, the little sister cannot find her bonnet.

Description

This joyful board book is a loving celebration of family and Black nighttime hair traditions—and is perfect for every little girl who knows what it's like to lose her bonnet just before bedtime.

This joyous and loving celebration of family is the first-ever picture book to highlight Black nighttime hair traditions—and is perfect for every little girl who knows what it's like to lose her bonnet just before bedtime.

In my family, when the sun goes down, our hair goes up!

My brother slips a durag over his locs. Sis swirls her hair in a wrap around her head. Daddy covers his black waves with a cap. Mama gathers her corkscrew curls in a scarf. I always wear a bonnet over my braids, but tonight I can't find it anywhere!

Bedtime Bonnet gives readers a heartwarming peek into quintessential Black nighttime hair traditions and celebrates the love between all the members of this close-knit, multi-generational family.

Perfect for readers of Hair Love and Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut!

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Bedtime Bonnet by Nancy Redd is praised for its reflection of reality for Black children and its celebration of Black hair, family, and culture. The book features a range of hair textures and care routines with vibrant illustrations, bringing the loving family dynamics and daily rituals to life. It is described as charming and empowering, ideal for readers interested in stories about natural hair and suited to lessons on self-concept and cultural differences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593379431

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Board book

Date Published: 18 January 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 34

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Nancy Redd Penguin Books

About the Author

Nancy Redd is an award-winning on-air host, a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, a two-time Mom's Choice Award winner, an NAACP Image Award nominee for outstanding literary work, and a GLAAD Media Award nominee for outstanding digital journalism. She is also the author of the highly-acclaimed picture book BEDTIME BONNET. Called "the perfect combination of style and substance" by Essence magazine, Nancy holds an honors degree in women's studies from Harvard University. Find Nancy online at www.nancyredd.com. Nneka Myers lives in Toronto and illustrates for publishers and the animation industry. Although drawing is her favorite, she can often be found looking for inspiration in vintage fashion, drinking tea with friends, or playing video games.