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Hairs/Pelitos

by Sandra Cisneros · 1994

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A girl describes how each person in the family has hair that looks and acts different, Papa's like a broom, Kiki's like fur, and Mama's with the sweet smell of bread before it's baked

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Themes
diversityfamilyidentitywriters
Setting
1990sspain
Audience
childrenspicture books

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