Daddy Do My Hair: Deji's Haircut

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A rhyming celebration of Afro hair, barbershops and father-son relationships, from hair care coach and author Tl Okogwu and rising star illustrator, Chant Timothy.

Nanas getting married, and today is the big day!
Im her little page boy; Daddys giving her away.
Deji and Daddy, just look at your hair!
Uh-oh, were in trouble. Nana shoots us a glare.
You better find a barber. You both need a cut.
Now hurry along, she adds with a tut.

Its the morning of Nanas wedding, and Deji and Daddy need haircuts right away! Join them on a race against the clock to make sure they look slick just in time to walk Nana down the aisle. This story features a fun and heart-warming portrayal of the quality time spent between parent and child.

This is the second book in the Daddy Do My Hair series, with joyful rhyming text paired with bold and beautiful illustrations from Chant Timothy (Hey You! by Dapo Adeola).

Other Daddy Do My Hair books, by Tl Okogwu and Chant Timothy:
Beths Twists

Also includes haircare tips for Afro hair from the author!

Author Bio

Tl Okogwu is a British-Nigerian author, journalist and hair care educator. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, but raised in London, England, she holds a bachelor of arts degree in journalism. Having spent several years exploring the world of blogging, hair care and freelance writing, she finally returned to her first love: fiction. She is the author of the Daddy Do My Hair picture book series, as well as the Azizas Secret Fairy Door young fiction series under the pen name Lola Morayo. Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun was her first middle-grade book. Tl now lives in Kent with her husband and two daughters. An avid reader and lover of music, shes also a sucker for melted cheese. Learn more at tolaokogwu.com