Grandma's Locs
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Grandma's Locs
Celebrating the beauty of natural Black hair, this debut picture book is an infectious, imaginative and colourfully illustrated tale about the love that is shared between family.
Celebrating the beauty of natural Black hair, this debut picture book is an infectious, imaginative and colourfully illustrated tale about the love that is shared between family.
Grandma has beautiful locs. Whenever she comes to visit, she wears them in so many wonderful ways! Sometimes they playfully peep out from under her vibrant headscarves. Sometimes they coil into plump bunches that crown her head. Always, they are soft and warm and full of Grandma's love.
Discover the magical bond between a loving grandma and her curious young grandson in Grandma's Locs! This vibrant and joyful book celebrates the beauty of natural Black hair and mixed race hair through playful adventures and heartwarming moments.
Join the fun as Grandma shares the stories woven into her locs, showing her grandson how each twist and turn is a celebration of their heritage and love. Bursting with colourful illustrations and filled with laughter, this delightful tale is perfect for ages 5 to 7, inspiring children to embrace their unique beauty and the special connections that make family truly magical.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781849769280
Publisher: Tate Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 September 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Tate Publishing
Illustration: Illustrations, color
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Camilla Ru
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 260.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Karen Arthur is a fashion designer, educator and podcast host. After working in education for 30 years, Karen founded Wear Your Happy, a fashion boutique which promotes the positive links between fashion and good mental wellbeing.
Camilla Ru is a visual artist based in Manchester. An illustrator of magazines, books, albums, podcasts and more, Camilla's work explores various forms of creativity — working on expanding imaginations and welcoming inspirations from life's experiences. Her previous clients have included Black Ballad, Vice, Fairtrade, BBC and others.
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