Minu and her Hair [Paperback]

A heartwarming story about accepting one’s hair (and oneself!) as it is

A bird’s nest? A cow with two horns?

No, it’s Minu’s hair. And she does NOT like it.

Her grandmother, her mother, her father try hard to tame it. But her grandfather is unconcerned...

A story that will resonate with every child who is told that they are “different” because of their quirks.“[A] story that encourages self-acceptance.” — Foreword Reviews"This sweet story is both funny and relatable; any young reader with an expansive head of hair will understand the struggles and find reassurance that their hair is amazing as it is...A joyous tribute to the wonder of hair and satisfaction in self-love." — BooklistGayathri Bashionce had a picture book collection of her own. Now she shares it with her equally enthusiastic son. Her hair, much like Minu’s, has been the subject of many a story.

• Inspired by the author-illustrator’s own feelings about her hair, with funny, wise and simple text
• A heartwarming story about accepting one’s hair (and oneself!) as it is
• Humorous illustrations spill exuberantly through the pages, with the use of silken thread to give Minu’s hair a truly wild and tactile feel
• A story that will resonate with every child who is told that they are “different” because of their quirks
• Has the familiar feel of the everyday tussle between parents and children about hair!