The Turtle With An Afro

This fun beautifully illustrated story of a Turtle who loves her Afro is for all who know that curly Afros are beautiful! The Turtle with an Afro is frustrated because her springy head of curls will not stay in place. But Turtle soon sees the light and learns that her curls are DYNAMITE! Children will love to read along with this celebration of curly kinky coily hair in all its forms and learn a lesson on self-love and acceptance along the way! The Turtle with an Afro features an anthropomorphic character with an African American likeness which includes thick curly hair. However Turtles struggle with styling her hair is an experience that girls and women are likely to identify with regardless of cultural background. The plot centers on her emotional journey from frustration to excitement as she styles her fantastic frolicking feisty hair. This poetic alliterative childrens book makes for an engaging read aloud with young kids at home and at school. Its playful tone and fast pace hold the attention and delight of readers. Ultimately this is a story of self-love that acknowledges how we as humans grapple with our bodies our image and our desire to present our best selves to the world. Children will leave this story with confidence in the mantra: Rock your crown!