Hair for Mama
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 32
Published: 2007
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In "Hair for Mama" by Kelly Tinkham, a young girl named Mia learns the true meaning of giving and love. When her mother loses her hair due to illness, Mia decides to make a heartfelt sacrifice. Determined to help her mother feel beautiful and supported, she embarks on a journey to grow her own hair long enough to donate for a wig. Through this touching story, themes of family, compassion, and resilience shine as Mia discovers the importance of selflessness and the strength of the bond between a mother and her child. It's a poignant tale that highlights the power of love in challenging times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Penguin Putnam Inc .
Amy June Bates has illustrated books including the Sam the Man series, Sweet Dreams and That's What I'd Do , both by singer-songwriter Jewel; and Waiting for the Magic by Patricia MacLachlan. She lives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with her husband and three children.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award
This book was recognised by the Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award.
Volunteer State Book Award - Grades K-3
This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Volunteer State Book Award.