Bedtime Bonnet, Nancy Redd
Bedtime Bonnet, Nancy Redd
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Bedtime Bonnet

Author: Nancy Redd

Narrator: Nancy Redd

Unabridged: 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/04/2022

Synopsis

This joyous and loving celebration of family is the first-ever picture book to highlight Black nighttime hair traditions--and is perfect for every little girl who knows what it's like to lose her bonnet just before bedtime.

In my family, when the sun goes down, our hair goes up!
My brother slips a durag over his locs.
Sis swirls her hair in a wrap around her head.
Daddy covers his black waves with a cap.
Mama gathers her corkscrew curls in a scarf.
I always wear a bonnet over my braids, but tonight I can't find it anywhere!

Bedtime Bonnet gives readers a heartwarming peek into quintessential Black nighttime hair traditions and celebrates the love between all the members of this close-knit, multi-generational family.

Perfect for readers of Hair Love and Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut!

About The Author

Nancy Redd is an award-winning on-air host, a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, a two-time Mom's Choice Award winner, an NAACP Image Award nominee for outstanding literary work, and a GLAAD Media Award nominee for outstanding digital journalism. She is also the author of the highly-acclaimed picture book BEDTIME BONNET. Called "the perfect combination of style and substance" by Essence magazine, Nancy holds an honors degree in women's studies from Harvard University. Find Nancy online at www.nancyredd.com.Nneka Myers lives in Toronto and illustrates for publishers and the animation industry. Although drawing is her favorite, she can often be found looking for inspiration in vintage fashion, drinking tea with friends, or playing video games.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dave on November 07, 2020

Each year my family reads all the Goodreads-award-nominated picture books. Bedtime Bonnet by Nancy Redd and illustrated by Nneka Myers, is book #4 (of 20) of 2020. Another African-American hair book (such as Hair Love by Matthew Cherry and illustrated by Vashti Harison) or Nappy Hair by Carolivia He......more

Goodreads review by Christina on August 05, 2020

This was one of the books on my #MustReadin2020 list and I added it because 1) I've never read a book, picture book or otherwise, that talks about the significance of the hair bonnet 2) because Nneka Myers's cover art captured my attention with the big curls and sweet bedtime kisses from mommy. This......more

Goodreads review by Renn on October 24, 2020

What a lovely addition to the bedtime routine genre! This is a story about a family’s hair routine at bedtime. Each family member has their own special way of preparing their hair for sleep. But there’s one problem—the youngest daughter can’t find her bedtime bonnet! She can’t go to sleep without it......more

Goodreads review by Rod on November 08, 2020

Annual Goodreads Choice Awards reading project: Read all the Picture Book nominees! (6 of 15) A heartwarming look at a day in the life of an African American family's hair. Perfect for anyone who enjoyed Hair Love last year.......more

Goodreads review by Dawn on November 16, 2020

Incredibly cute and accurate based on black hair care. Great book to teach black children how diverse their hair can be and that taking care of it is a part of self love.......more

Quotes

A Black Caucus of the American Library Association Top 5 Best of the Best Book of 2020. 

“Bedtime Bonnet allows Black children to see their reality reflected in their entertainment.” —Essence

"Redd’s family represents a range of varying hair textures and care routines, while Myers’s vibrant illustrations bring the close-knit crew and their daily rituals to affectionate life." —Publishers Weekly 

"A celebration of black hair, family, and culture.... This brightly hued picture book with loads of charm will entertain and empower readers." —Kirkus Reviews

“Ideal for readers searching for stories about natural hair. It is a wonderful window and mirror that lends itself well to lessons on self-concept, bedtime routines, and learning about differences.” —Booklist

Awards

  • Georgia Children's Book Award
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