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Big Hair, Don't Care
Lola has really really REALLY big hair, much bigger than the other kids at her school, but that doesn't stop her from telling anyone who will listen just how much she LOVES her hair! It´s not always easy being a kid. Designed to boost self-esteem and build confidence in kids of all races, this beautifully illustrated picture book is aimed at boys and girls who may need a reminder that it's ok to be different.
20 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 21, 2013
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September 7, 2015
Cute
It's a really simple yet cute book my daughter keep touching her head. She kept saying she loves her hair it was too cute
It's a really simple yet cute book my daughter keep touching her head. She kept saying she loves her hair it was too cute
April 23, 2018
Aimed at younger picture book readers, this book is full of positive messages about big beautiful natural hair. The rhyming was over the top and heavy handed, but the illustrations were pretty darn cute. I bet kids won't be as "judgy" as I am and will just enjoy reading about another kid who is proud of herself and the way she looks.
October 8, 2015
Awesome! Very sweet book. Go read it! :)
September 30, 2017
Beautifully written for girls with curls!
This book is a nice read to helping girls accept their hair and themselves for who they are. Beautiful comes in many varieties!
This book is a nice read to helping girls accept their hair and themselves for who they are. Beautiful comes in many varieties!
July 7, 2018
I have big hair like hair and I don't care
January 23, 2019
Such a lovely book!
February 17, 2020
Very cute pictures and fun storyline!
October 17, 2018
Bought for my goddaughter to help her appreciate one of the many things that are different about her. Very cute for simple book, and loved it!
January 3, 2019
I can see why a book like this would be important to a young person with similar hair as the main character in this picture book. I hope many people can find and read books like this that help them love who they are and embrace their differences.
I have curly and red hair. I can remember some books from my childhood seemed to shame curly (and red) hair as it was not the ideal type of hair to have. I think it was done in subtle ways that only a little girl who had that hair type would notice. I used to get teased for my curly & red hair. Teased when it was let down, teased when it was in one long braid. I remember how a boy pulled on my braid and said inappropriate things, comparing what my braid looked like to him. Even though I am an adult, that day sticks with me.
Please write more books like these. I wish they were around when I was a child.
"I have curly (not quite as big as this little girl) hair, don't care!" Even as an adult, I could use some of the confidence the little girl in this book has!
I have curly and red hair. I can remember some books from my childhood seemed to shame curly (and red) hair as it was not the ideal type of hair to have. I think it was done in subtle ways that only a little girl who had that hair type would notice. I used to get teased for my curly & red hair. Teased when it was let down, teased when it was in one long braid. I remember how a boy pulled on my braid and said inappropriate things, comparing what my braid looked like to him. Even though I am an adult, that day sticks with me.
Please write more books like these. I wish they were around when I was a child.
"I have curly (not quite as big as this little girl) hair, don't care!" Even as an adult, I could use some of the confidence the little girl in this book has!
March 28, 2016
This book is about a young black girl who loves and enjoys her naturally big hair. This book relates to my topic because it teaches young black girls to love their hair and be proud of the many ways they can wear it. It deals with cultural idenitiy in the sense that it is making a place for young black girls to enjoy characteristics about themselves that is sometimes overlooked or shunned by society. This book checks off on many areas of the Quality Children's Book checklist, but the one I will say that caught my attention the most is the author is apart of the group being represented in this book. If you look on the back cover there is actually a picture of Crystal Swain-Bates rocking her "big" and beautiful hair. This book uses simple language that would be easily understood by a young child (grades K-3) and illustrations project a realistic fiction type of genre.
June 1, 2017
1. Big Hair, Don't Care! by Crystal Swain- Bates and Illustrated by Megan Bair. 2013
2. Social and Emotion setting. This book teaches self-esteem and acceptance of one's self.
3. This book shows the reader how to be proud of who you are. Although this little girl was happy about the many hair styles that she could do with her hair, she also recognized the disadvantages of having big hair but, she didn't care! She made fun of it by daring the reader to sit behind her at their own risk. I would use this book in my classroom by having the children look at themselves in a mirror and tell me things about themselves that make them happy.
2. Social and Emotion setting. This book teaches self-esteem and acceptance of one's self.
3. This book shows the reader how to be proud of who you are. Although this little girl was happy about the many hair styles that she could do with her hair, she also recognized the disadvantages of having big hair but, she didn't care! She made fun of it by daring the reader to sit behind her at their own risk. I would use this book in my classroom by having the children look at themselves in a mirror and tell me things about themselves that make them happy.
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October 8, 2017This book is about a little girl named Lola who has humongous hair. Contrary to many books about black girl's hair that I have read before. Lola is very confident in herself and absolutely loves her hair. As authors always emphasize, it is important for children to see representations of themselves. I love that Lola is already confident about her hair rather than having to wait for anyone's approval to love her own hair. This book has stood out to me time and time again because of this. Lola does not care what any one else thinks and that is an important characteristic for children to grow up with!
March 30, 2018
I bought this book for my daughter, who at six months is still a few years away from reading, but she enjoys looking at books and pictures. This is a sweet little book for young Black and biracial girls with beautiful, natural hair. I myself have "big hair" and growing up was always told how out of control it was and how I needed to wear it up or in a braid. I wish this book or something like it had existed when I was growing up. It will be a great story to read over and over with my precious daughter over the next years to help her develop a strong sense of self and to become proud of her beautiful curls.
November 29, 2016
Kids will love this book!!!!#
I would definitely recommend this book for all individuals who love reading. Being kind to strangers is a Bible principle and sometimes, we allow our cultural differences to deter us. We can still achieve this task.
This book gives a precise outlook on what a little girl experiences with having a different hair texture. It was an easy read and quite entertaining with great illustrations.
I would definitely recommend this book for all individuals who love reading. Being kind to strangers is a Bible principle and sometimes, we allow our cultural differences to deter us. We can still achieve this task.
This book gives a precise outlook on what a little girl experiences with having a different hair texture. It was an easy read and quite entertaining with great illustrations.
July 27, 2016
The most adorable book! I love the part where the little girl discusses the disadvantages of her Afro while playing hide-in-seek and the picture shows her hair a little higher than the bushes! So cute! Then she explains all the special ways her mom can fix her hair. There is an illustration for each style. My favorite one was puffs! Highly recommended.
August 16, 2017
What a great book! This picture book intended for children ages 3-7 is a real self-esteem booster. This book is directed towards African American children but is awesome for all children who may not like something about their appearance and need something to boost their confidence. The young girl in the book, Lola, has big curly hair unlike the other kids at her school but she does not stop her from expressing how much she loves her hair. She shows all the fun styles she can but her hair in even says that it stands out in a crowd so she cannot get lost. This book lets kids know that its ok to not look like everyone who surrounds you and that we all have something special about us that makes us unique. The purpose of the book is made clear while still being fun and lively. The pictures are bright and full of positivity. I love how it shows so many different races playing together despite their differences. It is an easy read and it is definitely a book to keep on the shelf for when your child needs to know that they are special. Great book!
November 5, 2020
This little girl has big hair, and she does not care! Her hair is much bigger than all the kids at her school, and she really doesn't care about how big is is and she shouts it from the rooftops.
This sweet and charming book is aimed at kids who look like just like them to help boost their self esteem and to make them know that you know what? You have big hair, and it's okay! Being different rocks!
I loved this book! It's super adorable and my little 4 year old niece loved it too.
If you have 4 mins, be sure to watch my YouTube review featuring my seriously cute 4 year old niece as she tells us what she thinks of this super cute read! Link is below.
YouTube Review with my 4 year old niece!
Written Review on Chrissy's Book Website
This sweet and charming book is aimed at kids who look like just like them to help boost their self esteem and to make them know that you know what? You have big hair, and it's okay! Being different rocks!
I loved this book! It's super adorable and my little 4 year old niece loved it too.
If you have 4 mins, be sure to watch my YouTube review featuring my seriously cute 4 year old niece as she tells us what she thinks of this super cute read! Link is below.
YouTube Review with my 4 year old niece!
Written Review on Chrissy's Book Website
January 6, 2019
Positive Reflection
This book is wonderfully illustrated with pictures of children that will transcend racial lines. The characters represent self, friends, cousins, schoolmates, and others who make up communities everywhere. The language is inclusive and provides a good platform for early readers who will be sure to find the story humorous as well as informative. I rated this book a five. The topic is important and its focus can provide an introduction for parents who want to raise children who will be confidant, caring, and appreciate cultural differences.
This book is wonderfully illustrated with pictures of children that will transcend racial lines. The characters represent self, friends, cousins, schoolmates, and others who make up communities everywhere. The language is inclusive and provides a good platform for early readers who will be sure to find the story humorous as well as informative. I rated this book a five. The topic is important and its focus can provide an introduction for parents who want to raise children who will be confidant, caring, and appreciate cultural differences.
April 7, 2021
Big Hair, Dont Care is about a girl who embraces her big hair. Even though the kids stare at school, Lola knows her hair is very special. She can wear it in many ways and change up her style weekly, in braids, twists, puffs, or simply down. She is proud of her big hair as it makes her stand out and is unique to her own being.
This book is an important book for all children to come across, those with straight hair, short hair, curly hair, etc. as it will not only teach them to love their hair, but to love and respect the hair of others that may look different than their own.
This book is an important book for all children to come across, those with straight hair, short hair, curly hair, etc. as it will not only teach them to love their hair, but to love and respect the hair of others that may look different than their own.
May 13, 2024
This book is about an African-American girl who has really big hair, much bigger than the other kids at her school. As the reader, follows Lola throughout the day, her hair gets in the way from time to time and she gets lots of stares from other kids, but doesn't stop her from confidently telling anyone who will listen just how much she loves her big beautiful hair! The intended audience is 2-6 years and preschool-2nd grade. I selected this book because this will teach African-American girls to love their hair, and that there hair is pretty, unique, and they should embrace it.
June 4, 2018
I love this book because I got big hair. My hair is my glory and it was one of my most precious moments I shared with my grandmother.She always reminded how beautiful we are. Oh yea ! People love Hair so much the buy it and big Hair is number 1.
Big hair is number 1. People buy it and stop and stare. Big hair makes you and others smile. Oh the things you can do with big hair. Every girl should read about big Hair
Big hair is number 1. People buy it and stop and stare. Big hair makes you and others smile. Oh the things you can do with big hair. Every girl should read about big Hair
November 25, 2018
I’ve got big hair and I don’t care
I love this story about a girl owning her appearance and hair and not caring what others think. It’s refreshing since there is so much going on with kids. Freedom story to be free being you and told on such a cute rhythmic way with cute graphics as well.
I love this story about a girl owning her appearance and hair and not caring what others think. It’s refreshing since there is so much going on with kids. Freedom story to be free being you and told on such a cute rhythmic way with cute graphics as well.
March 29, 2020
My daughter LOVES this book!! We read it all the time. She can't get enough of it. We compare it to the different hairstyles she herself has had. When we read this book I see how proud my daughter is of her own natural hair. For this reason alone I recommend this book and will reread it for years at her request.
March 3, 2023
This is another great book to teach your students to embrace their differences. this is great thing to teach students to prevent them from bullying. If they have an understanding that we are all different and we all dont look alike. If children embrace their differences it will prevent so many things that happen within schools.
February 4, 2025
Wouldn't have guessed it's small press; it's wonderful fun, gracefully told, delightfully illustrated, and enlightening to those of us who are naive about Black hair.
It's not my place, but I can't help hoping it encourages more people to spend less money & time on straightening their hair and rather take pride in leaving it natural.
It's not my place, but I can't help hoping it encourages more people to spend less money & time on straightening their hair and rather take pride in leaving it natural.
June 7, 2017
I gave this book 4 stars based mostly on handling a topic pretty well. The text was just ok, had a nice flow, but I really wanted it to jump off the page more. The illustrations, while very cute, also felt flat and were repeated, which was a little weird.
December 27, 2017
Really sweet
I really liked this book. I don't have children yet. But I was drawn to this book, because I have natural hair. This book will certainly be in my little girls library one day.
I really liked this book. I don't have children yet. But I was drawn to this book, because I have natural hair. This book will certainly be in my little girls library one day.
December 28, 2017
Big Hair
This book meets many common core standards elementary school students. It also provides valuable lessons in confidence and acceptance. I have already recommended this book to others.
This book meets many common core standards elementary school students. It also provides valuable lessons in confidence and acceptance. I have already recommended this book to others.
February 2, 2018
My daughter Loved this book!
I asked what she liked about the book. She replied "Everything!" So I asked what she liked best about it. She replied "The whole book." Then even more emphatically "I liked everything about the whole book!"
I asked what she liked about the book. She replied "Everything!" So I asked what she liked best about it. She replied "The whole book." Then even more emphatically "I liked everything about the whole book!"
May 30, 2018
Big hair
Love this book about a little afro American girl proud of the way her beautiful fluffy hair looks.I really admire books helping out daughters and granddaughters to be proud of their looks.
Love this book about a little afro American girl proud of the way her beautiful fluffy hair looks.I really admire books helping out daughters and granddaughters to be proud of their looks.
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