Mommy, Can you please comb my
hair?" was written after the author saw the playful struggles that
his wife went through with his daughter. He feels this book speaks to the bigger picture
of self-esteem for young girls of color who
might feel discouraged about their natural
hair style. This book lets these girls know
that its ok for "Mommy" to comb your hair
and you should be proud of your rich heritage and natural
beauty