I got the Rhythm

Last night I read this book to Alani; I Got the Rhythm by Connie Schofield-Morrison.

This is the cutest little book ever. It’s about a little girl taking a walk to the park with her mother and hearing the rhythm as they go. Hearing it from the boom box playing in the street, the ice cream truck, the butterflies etc., and she is just shaking and dancing away.

I love books that have characters that look just like Alani, with hair just like hers.

Were you ever that child that didn’t like your natural hair because your favorite book character, singer, or actress had “nice” long straight hair? , or long wavy hair? well I was that child. I hated my thick curly hair, I hated when my mother would press my hair and it wasn’t as straight as the children on TV. I don’t ever want Alani to be that child. Although she may not understand any of this now, I don’t think it is ever too early to promote self love, and appreciation.

I know the book doesn’t talk about that, but that’s what came to mind after reading it.

I love this book, so if you’re looking to get a new book to add to your child’s library, you can get your copy,  here

Thank You aunty Klarinda for my autographed copy!