Who recommended Don't Touch My Hair!?

2 people have recommended Don't Touch My Hair! in the interviews, articles and reading lists we track, including Shonda Rhimes. Each name links to their full reading list.

Is Don't Touch My Hair! worth reading?

2 people we track recommend it. It is best for: a preschool teacher planning a 20-minute circle time on body autonomy who needs a lively, join-in book to open conversation about boundaries; a parent of a 3–6-year-old who keeps encountering strangers touching their child’s hair and wants a simple, age-appropriate way to practice saying no; a children’s librarian assembling a themed storytime about diversity and respect who wants bold illustrations and an easy refrain to engage a mixed-age group. It may not suit: you'll likely put it down when you want sustained discussion or factual background about the cultural history of hair—the text stays very surface-level; annoying if you prefer books with complex plots or character development; the narrative is short and built around a repeated chorus; not ideal if you were hoping for activities or lesson plans—lacks hands-on exercises and deeper teaching material.

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Don't Touch My Hair!: Recommended by 2 People

Name: Don't Touch My Hair!
Author: Sharee Miller

An entertaining picture book that teaches the importance of asking for permission first as a young girl attempts to escape the curious hands that want to touch her hair.It seems that wherever Aria goes, someone wants to touch her hair. In the street, strangers reach for her fluffy curls; and even under the sea, in the jungle, and in space, she?s ch...