Multi-award-winning book helps children of all ages embrace being different; a portion of the proceeds go to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, which supports individuals dealing with the autoimmune skin disease that causes hair loss.
A movement is afoot. It’s called the DLIMH movement, and it’s based on the popular new book “Dinosaurs Living in My Hair!” by Jayne M. Rose-Vallee. Jayne hopes this book encourages children to embrace and celebrate their differences.
This whimsical book of rhymes with beautiful watercolor illustrations details how a little girl’s curly hair makes her mornings difficult. Inspired by Rose-Vallee’s daughter Lauren, now immortalized in the book as the hapless Sabrina, the response to rhymes like those excerpted below has been enormous from both boys and girls:
- I think I see movement.
- Is Mom really right?
- Do dinosaurs live
- In my hair out of sight?
“Dinosaurs Living in My Hair!” received the Florida Authors and Publishers Association President’s Book Award in two categories, Gold in Poetry and Silver in Cover Design. The book also received the Mom's Choice Gold Award for Children's Picture Book.
Rose-Vallee has now created a line of hair accessories, apparel, and a handmade Sabrina doll available at rosevalleecreations.com. She comments, “Our Facebook page is starting to have children send in their photos holding their dolls, reading their books, wearing their sweatshirts – all with CRAZY HAIR! It truly is a movement.”
Meanwhile, a portion of all profits from the sale of the book goes to support the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF). Rose-Vallee explains that while the fictional Sabrina is blessed to have the problem of dinosaurs living in her curly thick hair, over sixty million people in the United States experience some form of hair loss, many of them children. Children suffering from this condition face tremendous challenges, and the NAAF offers support and tools to help them overcome emotional pain and build self-confidence; it also provides classroom education essential to advocating for them.
About the Author:
Jayne Rose-Vallee is a writer and the founder of Rosevallee Creations. Growing up on a farm in Battle Creek, Michigan, taught her hard work and a little bit of dirt builds character, and her mother's love of poetry and quick-witted humor sparked an early appreciation for good rhymes. Having raised three children, she found time in this next chapter of her life to follow her passion and write. She started Rosevallee Creations in 2014, and her website offers accessories to the “Dinosaurs Living in My Hair!” (DLIMH) book, which has catapulted her into a new business venture. She has formed a relationship with Jane Tran from LA to create hair accessories designed specifically for the DLIMH brand.
My Review:
This is an adorable children's book about a little girl named Sabrina with blonde curls. She tries to comb her own hair, and it doesn't work because she's little, and her hair is just too curly. So her mom helps her and mentions something about creatures living in her hair, which makes Sabrina's imagination flourish thinking that there might be dinosaurs living in her hair! This is a great anytime story for boys and girls from ages 3 to 8. Even my eight year old son liked this book!
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I learned that she grew up on a farm.
ReplyDeleteDLIMH is Rose's first picture book, but she is working on two more right now.
ReplyDeleteshe grew up on a farm. thankyou, ken pohl19@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteI learned that her daughter's hair was the inspiration for the book.
ReplyDeleteShe is a mother of 3.
ReplyDeleteI learned that in January 2013, she was asked to be an Ambassador for Lululemon in Columbus, Ohio.
ReplyDeleteI learned that she is the mother of three children, & is still allergic to brushes & combs today!
ReplyDeleteThe book is based on her daughter Lauren.
ReplyDeleteI learned that she is working on two more Sabrina books.
ReplyDeleteI love that her mother managed to pass on her love of poetry with silly rhymes!
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She grew up on a farm and her adult children helped with the process by designing, and teaching.
ReplyDeleteIn January 2013, she was asked to be an Ambassador for Lululemon in Columbus, Ohio. The Ambassadors went through a training workshop where they were asked to prioritize individual goals and objectives. After this experience, she approached me to share her desire for us to publish a poem I wrote for her as a child called, “Dinosaurs Living in My Hair.” She was extremely motivating and encouraging. Lauren initiated this journey.
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ReplyDeleteI learned she has a daughter named Lauren and a super-cool dog named Colt!
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This is her first book but shes working on more! <3 i love this!
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This book is based on her daughter
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ReplyDeleteI like her saying that a good bedtime story should feel like a warm hug goodnight - but not be too long for parents!
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