Grandma's Hair Is Ankle Length / El Cabello de Abuela Le Llega Hasta Los Tobillos

"In this poetic ode to grandmothers, a young girl likens her abuela's long hair to strength, security and understanding. The black strands speak of "finding courage in the unknown," while the white ones represent wisdom and hope. Camacho-Church evokes the natural world with references to creatures such as owls and dragonflies, plants like roses and wildflowers, and sunlight, the moon and waterfalls. The girl wonders if her own hair will one day tell stories, and her grandmother assures her it already "holds the whispers of her ancestors." With stunningly beautiful illustrations by Carmen Lop that depict a loving intergenerational relationship playing out against the beauty of nature, this bilingual picture book for children ages 4-8 confirms both the importance of the world in which we live and the love between an elder and a child. "Grandma and I hug, and our hair flows together as one.""

Author: Adriana Camacho-Church
Publisher: Pinata Books
Published: 04/04/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 11.06h x 8.82w x 0.32d
ISBN: 9781558859890
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2024
School Library Journal 06/07/2024 pg. 1

About the Author
ADRIANA CAMACHO-CHURCH is the author of a picture book, Grandma, Where Does Your Love Go? / Abuela, ¿adónde irá tu amor? (Piñata Books, 2023). She was born in Colombia and grew up in Chicago and Los Angeles. She currently lives and works in Delaware.