Wash Day with Mama (e-book) (used book) | Monica Mikai | bookbook.eu

Description

A joyful look into the loving and long process of a wash day and the beautiful bond between a daughter and mother.

I love Sundays, because Sundays are wash days. And wash days are just for us.

Follow a young girl as she bonds with her mom on a very special day--wash day! Read along as the little girl appreciates each of her favorite steps of this self-love ritual, including

• The feel of the warm water and Mama's soft hands as she washes her hair, humming their favorite song
• The smells of honey, jasmine, and coconut when Mama lovingly massages her hair with home-made conditioner
• The taste of cookies as she and Mama eat, talk, sing, and laugh while waiting for the the conditioner to make her hair soft and bouncy
• The heat of the hair dryer as Mama reminds her that to always love and care for herself

Filled with heartwarming illustrations, Wash Day with Mama centers on a little girl cherishing each step of their routine while Mama imparts her wisdom and stresses the importance of self-care, loving yourself, and being proud of who you are. The process of washing and taking care of Black hair takes time and effort, but this poignant story shows how it is an act of self-love and nurtures a special connection between mother and daughter.

For the Black community, washing their hair can feel like an event in and of itself, and that's why it has been christened "wash day." For many, wash day isn't just a routine, but an intimate ritual that is a symbol of self-love and pride. This self-care practice, although individual to the person, can root them in their culture and allow them to embrace generations of hair traditions. This book shows the love and care of washing Black hair and compels us to reflect on shared moments that we may take for granted.