Only a Trenza Away Book Review

ABOUT THE BOOK

A little girl feels her father's love as he takes time to braid her hair each night and share imaginative bedtime stories.

Every night, Xiomara's (zee-oh-MA-da) papa delicately braids her hair before bed. As he gently tugs and twists and tightens her hair, father and daughter embark on imaginative and fun adventures as he makes up stories about Xia and her trenzas, or "braids" in Spanish.

In one story, her trenza becomes a sturdy twisted vine that she uses to bravely swing through the jungle. In another, her trenzas are jump ropes as she catches the beat to play double Dutch with the best players in the neighborhood.

But Xia worries what she would do if Papa was not there to help her in a real adventure―like starting a new school. Could the strength Xia needs already be woven into her braids?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Nadine Fonseca is on a mission to build a brighter, kinder, and more inclusive future, one young reader at a time. She founded Mighty Kind, an educational multimedia company for families that aims to use the simple and universal concept of kindness as a bridge to antiracist/anti-bias learning. Only a Trenza Away is her debut children's picture book and is based on some of her fond childhood memories. Nadine is neurodivergent, a biracial Latina, wife, and mother of four. She holds an MBA and believes that everyone, big or small, has the power to change the world.

REVIEW

Xiomara's papa braids her hair before bed and tells imaginative stories. The story captures the imagination of the readers. It weaves a beautiful tradition in with how a child can cope with their worries. Kids will gravitate towards the beautiful illustrations and delight in the storytelling of this book. This book shares a beautiful tradition and the bond between a father and daughter. My daughter instantly gravitated toward this book and loved reading it over and over. To learn more about this story, click here.

Please note that I received a free copy to review, however, this is my honest opinion. This post contains affiliate links.