Books Like My Hair Is Like Yours
Families who loved My Hair Is Like Yours by St. Clair Detrick-Jules often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved My Hair Is Like Yours by St. Clair Detrick-Jules often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing their physical features or when you want to nurture a deep sense of belonging through family resemblance. It is the perfect choice for a morning ritual of affirmations or a cozy wind-down that reinforces a child's place within their community. By celebrating the beauty of Black hair, this book helps little ones build a positive self-image and a sense of pride in their heritage. Through joyful rhymes and vibrant photographs of real children, the book showcases a variety of styles from cornrows to curls. It serves as a mirror for Black children and a window for others, focusing on the emotional connection of being 'just like' the people they love. It is ideally suited for infants and toddlers who are beginning to recognize faces and patterns, providing a gentle, heart-centered introduction to self-love.
