Product Description

Nappy is a humorous and delightfully illustrated children's story containing a powerful message about history, heritage and high self-esteem. Though joyful and lighthearted, the book is an educational tool for parents, teachers and older children with the back matter containing biographies about each of the African-American women honored in the story, alongside beautiful original sketches by the illustrator.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #913940 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 24 pages

Customer Reviews

Nappy and Happy
I just love this book! Finally someone has written a book to help little black girls feel proud of themselves, their hair, and their history. I'm excited to share this book with all my little girls (borrowed not biological) so they know we are part of a proud lineage of remarkable nappy and happy women.

Wonderful!!
I found Nappy to be a delightfully, wonderful book. It makes a great gift for family and friends!

D. Coleman, Beltsville, MD

(RAW Rating: 3.5) - Celebration
NAPPY is the title of this simple book about black hair. It begins with engaging descriptions of nappiness ranging from "super-eminently nappy" to "break the comb nappy." At the same time, the accompanying illustrations share the experience of a little girl having her hair done. From there the author makes note of other important people in the past, particularly women, who also have the nappy hair trait. NAPPY concludes with brief biographies of the women highlighted in the book.

NAPPY is a celebration of black hair in all its glory, but it seemed to be missing that "something" that would make it really great. The author's poetic style may go over the heads of some of the younger readers, but older ones will find pleasure in its hip cadence and will better grasp the abstract comparisons. One of the book's strengths is the inclusion of the biographies of many important black female historical figures including: Ida B. Wells, Sonia Sanchez, and Josephine Baker. The illustrations were a great asset to the book and really brought life to the story. I particularly loved the pictures in which a mother was combing her little girl's hair; they reminded me of my childhood and the facial expressions I am sure I made while pleading for mercy. Young girls in particular, will be able to identify with this book and hopefully be inspired after learning more about other women with "supernapptural hair."

Reviewed by Stacey Seay
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers