Celebrating the Joy and Ritual of Wash Day
Celebrate the joy and ritual of wash day with Wash Day with Mama, a heartwarming picture book about self-care, family bonds, and the beauty of Black hair.
Ideal for ages 4-8, this book highlights the cultural significance of wash day.
Wash Day Traditions
Get ready for a heartwarming and beautiful new picture book that celebrates the special bond between mother and daughter and the cherished ritual of wash day!
Through the mother’s words of wisdom, the story emphasizes the importance of self-love, embracing one’s identity, and taking pride in who you are.
The book is a tribute to self-care, love, and, also, the cultural significance of hair care within the Black community.
Key Themes
- Mother-Daughter Bond: The heart of the story is the loving relationship between mother and daughter, beautifully depicted through their shared experience.
- Self-Care and Self-Love: The book emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself and, also, embracing one’s natural beauty.
- Cultural Significance of Hair: It celebrates the significance of hair care within the Black community, highlighting its role in identity and tradition.
- Intergenerational Connection: The story encourages the passing down of traditions and wisdom from one generation to the next.
Add the Picture Book to Your Home Library
Wash Day with Mama is a must-read that celebrates the beauty of Black hair, the power of family bonds, and the importance of self-love.
It’s a touching and important story that will resonate with readers of all backgrounds.
Order your copy of Wash Day with Mama today!
Wash Day with Mama
Crown Books for Young Readers
isbn 978-0593810644
Pub Date 1/14/25
Synopsis
This stunning picture book takes a joyful look into the loving and long process of a hair wash day and the beautiful bond between a daughter and mother. Perfect for Mother’s Day or all year round!
I love Sundays, because Sundays are wash days. And wash days are just for us.
Filled with heartwarming illustrations, Wash Day with Mama centers on a little girl cherishing each step of their hair washing routine while Mama imparts her wisdom and stresses the importance of self-care, loving yourself, and being proud of who you are.
The process of washing and taking care of Black hair takes time and effort, but this poignant story shows how it is an act of self-love and nurtures a special connection between mother and daughter.
For the Black community, washing their hair can feel like an event in and of itself, and that’s why it has been christened “wash day.”
For many, wash day isn’t just a routine, but an intimate ritual that is a symbol of self-love and pride.
This self-care practice, although individual to the person, can root them in their culture and allow them to embrace generations of hair traditions.
This book shows the love and care of washing Black hair and compels us to reflect on shared moments that we may take for granted.
Author
Monica Mikai
Suggested Ages
4 to 8 years old
Preschool to 3rd Grade
Picture Book
Wash Day with Mama by Monica Mikai (arv $18.99)
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