We wear our hair in lots of different ways. Sometimes it is to keep cool. Sometimes it's to look nice for a special occasion. This book, perfect to share with a young child, has photographs of different hairstyles from all around the world. Published in association with Oxfam this series aims to draw parallels between children from many different cultures.

Hair Reviews

Speech bubbles on the pages provide an insight into the depicted children's lives and show a range of thoughts and feelings that are instantly recognisable to all, regardless of background -- Jake Hope Achuka

About Kate Petty

Kate Petty lectured on writing and editing for Middlesex University. She was the commissioning editor for Cornwall's bio-diversity attraction, the Eden Project. She was a well-known and respected writer of non-fiction and educational books, writing for publishers such as Orion, Macmillan and Random House. She was the author of the Around the World series with Oxfam published by Frances Lincoln. Sadly, she died in 2007.

Oxfam works in 77 countries and supports nearly 3,000 long-term development projects. Its publishing division helps raise awareness of life and cultures all over the world.

Additional information

Sku

GOR002718507

ISBN 13

9781845075538

ISBN 10

1845075536

Title

Hair by Kate Petty

Author

Kate Petty

Series

Around the World

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd

Year published

20070301

Number of pages

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us