Shelly and the Carnival at Kinkcurly Lane - Paperback

Shelly and the Carnival at Kinkcurly Lane is a
joyful, empowering picture book about sharing, caring,
teamwork, and celebrating the unique gifts and talents
of every child.

Shelly has always performed her piano solo at the
annual Carnival at Kinkcurly Lane - but this year she
wants to do something different. Instead of shining
alone, Shelly invites her Curl Friends to join her and
share their own special talents with the whole
neighborhood.

Together Shelly and her friends plan their
performances, their moms lovingly wash and celebrate
their beautiful curly and coily natural hair, and on
the big day each girl steps forward with confidence
to share her gift with the world.

A heartwarming story that teaches young children the
power of selflessness, cooperation, and believing in
themselves - while celebrating the beauty of natural
hair, Black girl confidence, and the joy of community.

Perfect for parents, grandparents, aunties, teachers,
preschool classrooms, and school libraries seeking
diverse African American picture books that celebrate
natural hair, teamwork, self-esteem, and positive
identity for Black girls ages 3-5.

An ideal read-aloud for toddlers and preschoolers
that sparks conversations about identifying your
gifts, working together, caring for others, and
embracing your natural beauty with pride and
confidence.