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Tangle-Knot

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Tangle-Knot tells the story of Fia and her uniquely tangled hair, which she lovingly refuses to brush. Her hair becomes a nest for a mother bird and her three colourful eggs, a detail that fascinates Fia and attracts attention wherever she goes. Despite her mother's disapproval, Fia remains true to herself, highlighting themes of individuality and acceptance.
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This charming tale is ideal for young children, especially those learning about self-acceptance and individuality, and for parents and educators looking to discuss beauty standards and personal agency.

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A precocious girl and her mother clash when it comes to the birds living in her unbrushed hair but eventually reach an understanding in this warm, nuanced story of mother-daughter love.

Tangle-knot is not a word, but it is Fia's hair.

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Tangle-Knot is not a word, but it is Fia's hair.

And Fia thinks it's perfect, which is why she refuses to brush it, even though her mum always complains it's a mess. In fact, it's more than a mess—it's a nest for a mother bird and her three colourful eggs!

Fia takes excellent care of her birds and shows off her tangle-knot everywhere she goes, attracting lots of attention. As the spectacle grows, so does Mum's disapproval. But Fia's commitment to being herself just might be powerful enough to change her mother's mind.

This whimsical story shines with lighthearted relatability, reminding us that even when our parents just don't get it, they always want us to be happy.

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Praised as a whimsical and engaging story, Tangle-Knot features dynamic illustrations and a relatable young protagonist who embraces her hair on her own terms. Reviews highlight its potential to spark conversations on beauty standards and commend its appeal to children resistant to grooming, making it a sweet and silly read for young audiences.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781645677130

Publisher: Page Street Publishing Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Page Street Kids

Illustration: fully illustrated

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Annabel Tempest
  • Illustrated by Annabel Tempest

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 271.0mm

Weight: 397g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Loretta Ellsworth has never had birds in her hair, though a cat climbed onto her head once when she was ten. She now has three grandsons and seven granddaughters, none of whom like to comb their hair. Loretta lives in Minnesota, where she writes full time and also enjoys playing tennis and reading. While she has created several books for older readers, this is her first picture book. Annabel Tempest hates brushing her hair almost as much as Fia does. Some things she loves are swimming, collecting shiny things, and books, of which she has illustrated many, including Sadie Sprocket Builds a Rocket (Two Lions) and How to Change the World (Puffin). She lives in deepest Somerset in England with her husband, three huge growing boys, a slightly silly dog, and a cat that thinks it is the boss.

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