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My Special Hair (Candice Dingwall)

My Special Hair (Candice Dingwall)

My Special Hair (Candice Dingwall) is a joyful celebration of self-love and the uniqueness of our bodies. The book showcases many different hairstyles and celebrates the beauty of natural hair in all its forms. It uses playful and rhythmic English that is perfect for practicing pronunciation and reading aloud. This story encourages children to be proud of who they are and to appreciate their own special features. It is a bright, positive read that will leave every student smiling.

Lexile: 470L

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Quiz

Question 1: What is this book *mostly* about?
Question 2: What does the magic hair grow into when the sun is hot?
Question 3: When is the magic hair full of song?
Question 4: In which season do "the leaves fall down"?
Question 5: What makes the hair special?
Question 6: How does the person in this story feel about their hair?
Question 7: Who should "be proud"?
Question 8: Which word rhymes with *one*?
Question 9: How does it feel to be *proud* of something?
Question 10: Which word means the same as *unique*?
Tag(s):African Stories

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