Books for Black Girls
Don’t You Know You are Beautiful Just the Way You Are! – G. A. Sealy
By Kim Brown-Taylor at July 24, 2017 | 8:08 pm | 0 Comment
Afro Puffs and Ponytails is always searching for inspirational books for black girls and we are beginning to see more of what we want our girls to read and see! This book is short, sweet, and simply powerful. Don't You Know You are Beautiful Just the Way You Are! by G.A. Sealy addresses some of the popular concerns of little black girls. According to G. A. Sealy,"this
Gifts for Young African American/Black Girls and Teen Girls
By Kim Brown-Taylor at November 22, 2014 | 4:01 am | 14 Comments
This year, our list entails books and products by people who support Afro Puffs and Ponytails! Being that we have had the opportunity to check out a few goods and merchandise, we decided to re-vamp our list of "Gifts for African American/ Black Girls". The list includes items for young girls as well as teen girls, mothers, and grandmothers. To view books and
The Adventures of Nurse Nicole – Nicole Brown
By Kim Brown-Taylor at October 16, 2013 | 8:38 am | 0 Comment
Name of Book: The Adventures of Nurse Nicole Author: Nicole Brown, MSN, RN Pages: 26 pages Reading Level: 3rd & 4th grade Let me elaborate on some super great points of fact regarding The Adventures of Nurse Nicole. The author is an African American mother of three children, a nurse educator, and a Veteran of the United States Army. Thank you so
Graceful Gabby Finds Love in Blue – Crystal Marable
By Kim Brown-Taylor at October 7, 2013 | 1:58 am | 1 Comments
Title: Graceful Gabby Finds Love in Blue Author: Crystal Marable Level: 6-8 years This book serves as a great tool for helping young girls develop character and for teaching them the importance of gratitude. Graceful Gabby, as she is called by her Grandmother, is disappointed because she is getting a new room that is blue instead of her favorite color pink.
I Love You So Much… by Marianne Richmond
By Kim Brown-Taylor at August 5, 2013 | 9:52 am | 0 Comment
Title: I Love You So Much Author: Marianne Richmond Interest Level: 2-6 years Reading level: 6-9 years Have you ever had your precious one ask the question, “ What is love?” Usually it is in response to your endearing statement to them before bed, or when you drop them off to school. Parents today use the words I love you more often than not. As a
Friends: Making Them and Keeping Them – Patti Kelly Criswell (American Girl)
By Kim Brown-Taylor at March 9, 2012 | 10:41 pm | 0 Comment
Title: Friends: Making Them and Keeping Them Author: American Girl - Patti Kelley Criswell Reading Level: 7 and up Paperback: 80 pages This book gives simple yet good definitions of the word friends, and it has some pretty colorful pictures to go along with them. It shares examples of acceptable acts of friends and "trouble starters" that will put
I Like Myself – Karen Beaumont
By Kim Brown-Taylor at March 4, 2011 | 2:03 am | 1 Comments
Afro Puffs and Ponytails, Inc Book Review Title: I Like Myself Author: Karen Beaumont Hardcover - 32 pages Ages 3-7 This short and simple book packs a powerful dose of confidence and self acceptance! A unique and sassy little African American girl along with her faithful little dog start off from the very beginning saying; "I like myself I'm glad I'm
