Long or short, curly or straight, black, brown, red or yellow, everyone's hair is different. In Hair, you?ll take a delightful journey from Cambodia to Bolivia, to Pakistan and Burkina Faso, as people show and tell about the way they wear their hair. Series info: ? Simple text and charming photos make the books a great way to introduce diversity to young children. ? A world map pinpoints the location of each of the countries mentioned in the text. ? A portion of the proceeds will benefit Oxfam, an organization committed to finding lasting solutions to poverty and suffering around the world. About the Author Kate Petty is a well-respected writer and editor of children's books. She is the author of two recent picture books, Made with Love: How Babies Are Made and The Nightspinners. Ms. Petty lives in England.
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About the Author:
Kate Petty lectures on writing and editing for Middlesex University. She is currently the commissioning editor for Cornwall's bio-diversity attraction, the Eden Project. She is a well-known and respected writer of non-fiction and educational books, writing for publishers such as Orion, Macmillan and Random House. These are Kate's first books for Frances Lincoln. Oxfam works in 77 countries and supports nearly 3,000 long-term development projects. Its publishing division helps raise awareness of life and cultures all over the world.
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"It's cold in the high mountains of Pakistan. Pedan and Samullah have thick hair that is cut short so it doesn't get in their eyes."
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- PublisherTwo-Can Pub Inc
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 1587285312
- ISBN 13 9781587285318
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages32
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