Bedtime Bonnet

Nancy Redd ∙ Illustrated by Nneka Myers

Board Book

Published on Jan 18, 2022 | 26 Pages

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Published on Jan 4, 2022 | 0 Hours 5 Minutes

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Hardcover

Published on Apr 7, 2020 | 40 Pages

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Ebook

Published on Apr 7, 2020 | 40 Pages

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Grades Up to Preschool
Ages 0–3

This joyous and loving celebration of family is the first-ever picture book to highlight Black nighttime hair traditions—and is perfect for every little girl who knows what it’s like to lose her bonnet just before bedtime.

In my family, when the sun goes down, our hair goes up!
My brother slips a durag over his locs.
Sis swirls her hair in a wrap around her head.
Daddy covers his black waves with a cap.
Mama gathers her corkscrew curls in a scarf.
I always wear a bonnet over my braids, but tonight I can’t find it anywhere!

Bedtime Bonnet gives readers a heartwarming peek into quintessential Black nighttime hair traditions and celebrates the love between all the members of this close-knit, multi-generational family.

Perfect for readers of Hair Love and Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut!

A Black Caucus of the American Library Association Top 5 Best of the Best Book of 2020.

“Bedtime Bonnet allows Black children to see their reality reflected in their entertainment.” —Essence

"Redd’s family represents a range of varying hair textures and care routines, while Myers’s vibrant illustrations bring the close-knit crew and their daily rituals to affectionate life." —Publishers Weekly

"A celebration of black hair, family, and culture.... This brightly hued picture book with loads of charm will entertain and empower readers." —Kirkus Reviews

“Ideal for readers searching for stories about natural hair. It is a wonderful window and mirror that lends itself well to lessons on self-concept, bedtime routines, and learning about differences.” —Booklist

ISBN 9780593379431 (Board Book)
Published on Jan 18, 2022
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 26
Dimensions 7 x 7
Age Range 0-3 years
Grade Up to Preschool
Reading Level Lexile: AD520L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

ISBN 9780593556764 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Jan 4, 2022
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 0-3 years
Grade Up to Preschool
Reading Level Lexile: AD520L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

ISBN 9781984895240 (Hardcover)
Published on Apr 7, 2020
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Dimensions 10 x 10
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD520L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

ISBN 9781984895257 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Apr 7, 2020
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Dimensions 10 x 10
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD520L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

ISBN 9781984895264 (Ebook)
Published on Apr 7, 2020
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD520L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

Nancy Redd

Nancy Redd is a New York Times bestselling author, health journalist, and on-air host. Called “the perfect combination of style and substance” by Essence magazine, Redd, a mother of two, has dedicated her publishing career to body positivity and inclusive representation. Follow her @nancyredd or visit www.nancyredd.com.