“The versatility of Black hair is celebrated and showcased through the cornrows, braids, plaits, afro puffs, twists, bow-adorned afro, and straight hair that Jamilla wears throughout the book.”
—Booklist

“The energy between mother and child is infectious, and the rhythmic text is great fun to read.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Jamaican-Canadian writer Senior uses playful rhymes to speak directly to young readers . . . Artwork by James – who is of Antiguan heritage – is an explosion of colour and energy. Together (they) show young readers that being different isn’t a bad thing.”

—Quill & Quire