Ryers Readers - Hair Love

Episode Date: March 22, 2024

Sometimes love looks like coils, curls, and puffs!

Let's do this! Thank you so much for tuning into today's story. Don't forget to rate and follow so you never miss out on all the riers, readers, fun. Before we get into the story, do you want to know a fun fact? Did you know that Argon Oil is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids, making it great for hair care? It can help moisturize and keep your hair strong, reduce frizz, and make it shiny. The vitamins in argon oil, such as vitamin E, help to keep your scalp healthy.

The antioxidants in the oil may also protect hair from environmental damage. Pretty cool, huh? Okay, story time! Today we are going to read Hair Love by Mellie. Matthew A. Cherry. My name is Surrey, and I have hair that has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Daddy tells me it is beautiful.

That makes me proud. I love that my hair lets me be me. In funky braids with beads, I am a princess. And when my hair is in two puffs, I am above the clouds, like a superhero. My hair even does magic tricks. One day, Rocky and I were playing outside when along came the rain. From large to small it went, presto! Just like that!

There is nothing my hair can't do. Today, I woke up extra early all by myself. I was too excited to sleep. It's a big day. Daddy was still sleeping. I said to Rocky, as we did to talk to me, as we tiptoed past him. Lately, Daddy has been worn out.

He makes me breakfast, takes me to school, goes to work, picks me up, and yesterday, we went for a bike ride around the park. I think he needs a break. Because today is special. I want a perfect hairstyle. This calls for a professional's touch. Pause off, Rocky, crack!

Daddy heard the crash. Zuri, what on earth? he asked. I was only trying to help, I said. Daddy smiled. Can I help too? It'll be a piece of cake, Zuzu. The first style was a big, no way. The second was no better.

No, Daddy. Then Daddy tried slicking my hair back into two puffs. Ouch, Daddy yelled. Wait a minute, Daddy said as he reached into the drawer and pulled out a pick. Tadda! Daddy, really? I said. I'll be right back, he promised. Now, how's that? he asked, pulling a hat down over my eyes.

Daddy, come on! We can do better than that. I really need my hair. to be special. Don't worry, he said. We'll figure this out. Then, I had a great idea. Daddy gathered all the tools we needed,

and we were set. Watching carefully, Daddy calmed, parted, oiled, and twisted. He nailed it. Funky puff buns. Pretty, pretty and so much fun. Rocky approved, too.

I put on my superhero cape as the final touch to a perfect look. Where's my Zuzu? Mommy called from the door. She could not get in the house fast enough. Mommy! You've got to be the prettiest supergirl I have ever seen, she said. And your hair is beautiful, Surrey. Who did it?

I looked at Daddy and beamed. Mommy smiled. Very nice. Thank you. We learned from the best. Daddy said as he gave her a big hug. My hair is mommy, daddy, and me. It's hair love. The end. Don't forget to stick around to see if you can answer today's paying attention question. Before you go, do you think you can answer today's paying attention question? As a final touch to her perfect look, what did Zuri put on to add to her outfit? If your answer was her superhero cape, you did it! Great job! You sure were paying attention. I hope you enjoyed that story. I wonder what we're going to read next.