Order from a Major Online Bookstore
Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine
Save Your Time And Money
| AnyBook4Less.com | Order from a Major Online Bookstore |
|
| Home | Store List | FAQ | Contact Us | | ||
| Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine Save Your Time And Money |
||
 |
Title: Nappy Hair by Carolivia Herron ISBN: 0-679-89445-4 Publisher: Random House Pub. Date: 07 December, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.44 (32 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Could be a white girl with bone straight hair.
Comment: Nappy Hair is a short, illustrated book intended for a young audience. The colorful and beautiful drawings will quickly catch the attention of any reader. The book has become very controversial. Since the natural state of the hair of the people of African descent is a very sensitive subject, the book has touched the hot spots of both Blacks and non-Blacks. It is very possible that African-Americans-especially females-who are self conscious about the natural texture of the hair could take offense to the children's book. However, those who enjoy the book are probably far more aware that having "nappy " hair does not make them any less of a person. For readers who feel attacked because they can relate to the subject of the story, relate it to something on the other end of the spectrum. There could very well by another series featuring a little White girl with bone-straight hair. Her family could by chasing after her with tanning beds, bronzer spray and curling irons in a similar way that the subject of nappy hair was being sought after with relaxers and straightening irons. I would feel like laughing at the end of either book. I guess I am not serious enough about the differences in certain racial groups.
Rating: 5
Summary: A definite five stars!
Comment: I first heard of this book in a comedy club a few nights ago. The comedian was talking about judging books by their covers. Ironically, I came across the book today and read it before buying it. I was throughly delighted and impressed. This book addresses and celebrates one beautiful uniqueness of Black people. It delivers such culture in a fun and positive way. The book is wonderful. Some who wrote on-line messages disagreed with the book's content as it used the word "nappy" and mentioned God. The term, "nappy", is part of Black culture. It identifies a particular texture of hair characteristic of Blacks. It is widely accepted by Blacks as self-description and therefore appropriate. This specific word, "nappy", creates a culturally rich text. In regards to the mention of God, it is anyone's right to choose not to believe in God. However, it is also the right of believers to express their faith. As an overwhelming number of people believe in God, exposure to the "idea" is one minisucule component of one's education; their well-rounded-ness. Knowledge of God should help question or define one's own beliefs. Exposure does not necessarily mean condolence. Exposure is plainly the means through which education occurs. People today are so concerned about political correctness. However, a strictly "politically correct" society would sacrafice ethnic and human culture. Nappy Hair is an exemplary illustration of both ethnic and human expression!
Rating: 5
Summary: happy, lighthearted kids book celebrating nappy hair...
Comment: great book for kids... helps lil girls with nappy-textured hair learn to love and appreciate their hair. typically the way the hair is described and talked about in the book would be negative and derogatory. it sounds like nappy hair is being called out and laughed at as if it's a bad thing and that is historically typical in the afro community in america (or any other afro community exposed to american culture and thinking)... but somehow this story makes nappy hair seem fun and special. in the end uncle mordecai says that God made Brenda's hair special saying how there is no other PERFECT CIRCLE in nature! Brenda's supposed "flaw" becomes something unique and specially crafted by God in His will. I read to my daughter nightly and this is a favorite for her...
blessings
 |
Title: Happy to Be Nappy by Bell Hooks ISBN: 0786804270 Publisher: Jump Sun Pub. Date: 10 September, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
 |
Title: I Love My Hair by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley ISBN: 0316522759 Publisher: Megan Tingley Pub. Date: 01 February, 1998 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
 |
Title: Hiroshima No Pika by Toshi Maruki ISBN: 0688012973 Publisher: William Morrow Pub. Date: 01 August, 1982 List Price(USD): $17.99 |
 |
Title: Bright Eyes, Brown Skin (A Feeling Good Book) by Cheryl Willis Hudson, Bernette G. Ford, George Cephas Ford ISBN: 0940975238 Publisher: Just Us Books Pub. Date: 01 November, 1990 List Price(USD): $6.95 |
 |
Title: Please, Baby, Please by Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee, Kadir Nelson ISBN: 0689832338 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Pub. Date: 01 November, 2002 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Thank you for visiting www.AnyBook4Less.com and enjoy your savings!
Copyright� 2001-2021 Send your comments
