No Way, Wash Day by Adrienne Thurman, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita. PICTURE BOOK. Harper Collins, 2026. $16. 9780063290051
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SOME
Nina Belle loves everything about her hair-except wash day. She tries everything she can to get out of it. Nina Belle covers her hair and even finds different hiding places. When Mama finds her, she explains that wash day represents love and time spent together as mother and daughter.
No Way, Wash Day is a sweet book about doing things you may not want to do. It is also about seeing things in a different way. The text is minimal and the illustrations are eye-catching and colorful. This book is one that children will either relate to or will help them learn about someone who may not look like them.
Nina Belle and her family are black.
Tracie, Elementary School Librarian

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