This is a funny tale about learning to be happy with what we have. The story focuses on a young girl with gorgeous, curly hair that she hates. The story details all the different ways she tries to make her hair straight, from weighing her hair down with books to getting her friends to stretch it out.

Laura Ellen Anderson uses a range of descriptive details to bring the hair to life. The main character eventually meets another girl who is equally upset because she doesn’t like her hair, which is straight and won’t curl. This girl then explains all the ways she has tried to make her hair curl without any success. The two help each other to realise that the hair they have is beautiful and they should love what they have.

The story is positive and empowering and a wonderful message for children as they grow up and learn to accept who they are and celebrate differences too. The illustrations and comic aspects of the story just add to the impact on the reader.  A highly recommendable book.