Of Corn Silk and Black Braids

Many of us have bad hair days, and Sarah is no exception. Her hair is so hard to comb when it's wet. One day Sarah plays out in the rain, and she hates having her mother comb her hair afterward. In fact, Sarah is so embarrassed by her hairstyle that she doesn't want to leave the house. When she and her mother finally walk to the general store, Sarah meets Mary Beth who has a most beautiful head of hair. Sarah tries to imitate Mary Beth's hairstyle, but she is unsuccessful and becomes quite frustrated and sad. When Aunt Lubelle visits, she comforts Sarah with soothing words, a gentle touch and ideas for a new hairstyle. Aunt Lubelle works with Sarah's hair, but Sarah is hard to please. Nonetheless, Aunt Lubelle finally finds one hairstyle that Sarah likes very much. When Mary Beth admires Sarah's new hairstyle, Sarah discovers that Mary Beth has problems with her hair too. Sarah learns a valuable lesson about hair and self-image as Aunt Lubelle helps her discover her deep down beauty.Johnson, Vincent L. is the author of 'Of Corn Silk and Black Braids' with ISBN 9780965703321 and ISBN 0965703320.