Hair Love - Beyond the Book Resources

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In an interview , the author, Matthew Cherry explained that this book needed to be written. There has historically been a lack of representation of black and brown children in picture books and Cherry made it his mission to changing the narrative.Hair Love  shines a light on family, self esteem, pride, style, identity and culture. The main characters, Dad and 5 year old Zuri, learn to help each other through challenges presented when their regular routines are interrupted. One of the most challenging struggles is Zuri's hair. Dad struggles, but is determined to meet the challenge. Seeing a Dad stay with the task and not give up is such a great message for everyone.

Interestingly, I've seen stories recently highlighting classes that teach Daddy's how to fix their daughters' hair.​Click HERE to view the Oscar winning animated short of this book!​

Themes

  • Family

  • Perseverance

  • Unconditional Love

Awards

  • Academy Award- Animated Short Video - 2019

  • GoodReads Best Picture Book -  2019

  • NAACP - Outstanding Literary Work for Children -2020

Teachable Moments

This book offers multiple opportunities for learning that go far beyond what's printed on the page or seen in the illustrations. Here's a small sample:

  • Parts of a Book (Cover, Title, Author, Illustrator, Spine, End Papers...)

  • Character Traits - Zuri to a friend?  What positive character traits does Zuri's Daddy have?   How about the cat!

  • Art - ​What are the dominant colors in this book and why do you think they were chosen

  • Idioms - Piece of Cake, Worn Out, Life of Its Own,

  • Order of Events /Plot- What did Zuri do  first, next, and last.​

  • Zuri is proud. What does it mean to be proud?

    Content shown to the left of the cover is for reference only.
    The book you download will contain activities aligned with this specific title.

    Your Download DOES NOT include the referenced picture book, only the resources and ideas.

In an interview , the author, Matthew Cherry explained that this book needed to be written. There has historically been a lack of representation of black and brown children in picture books and Cherry made it his mission to changing the narrative.Hair Love  shines a light on family, self esteem, pride, style, identity and culture. The main characters, Dad and 5 year old Zuri, learn to help each other through challenges presented when their regular routines are interrupted. One of the most challenging struggles is Zuri's hair. Dad struggles, but is determined to meet the challenge. Seeing a Dad stay with the task and not give up is such a great message for everyone.

Interestingly, I've seen stories recently highlighting classes that teach Daddy's how to fix their daughters' hair.​Click HERE to view the Oscar winning animated short of this book!​

Themes

  • Family

  • Perseverance

  • Unconditional Love

Awards

  • Academy Award- Animated Short Video - 2019

  • GoodReads Best Picture Book -  2019

  • NAACP - Outstanding Literary Work for Children -2020

Teachable Moments

This book offers multiple opportunities for learning that go far beyond what's printed on the page or seen in the illustrations. Here's a small sample:

  • Parts of a Book (Cover, Title, Author, Illustrator, Spine, End Papers...)

  • Character Traits - Zuri to a friend?  What positive character traits does Zuri's Daddy have?   How about the cat!

  • Art - ​What are the dominant colors in this book and why do you think they were chosen

  • Idioms - Piece of Cake, Worn Out, Life of Its Own,

  • Order of Events /Plot- What did Zuri do  first, next, and last.​

  • Zuri is proud. What does it mean to be proud?

    Content shown to the left of the cover is for reference only.
    The book you download will contain activities aligned with this specific title.

    Your Download DOES NOT include the referenced picture book, only the resources and ideas.

Extend the Learning with Story-Based Play

Adding an element of play is another way to deepen your child’s understanding of concepts within and beyond a story. According to Hall (1991), young children often develop advanced literacy skills when they engage in play related to a familiar story. Many complex literacy skills develop naturally when the story and play intersect, setting the stage for your child to learn to read and write.

It’s easy. Take a great story, gather toys that align with that story, and get out of the way. Your child will do the rest. The goal is to allow the play to evolve naturally. You’ll be surprised by the amount of learning transferred and reinforced through this type of play.

Here’s Why We Love These Specific Products:

  • They have direct connections to the story.

  • They reinforce new vocabulary.

  • They encourage imaginative play

  • They make it easy to re-enact parts of the story.

  • They often take learning beyond the confines of the story.

  • Few require batteries, screens, or electricity.

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