Shelly Plays in the Big Recital

Does your little one need a little courage to try something new? Meet Shelly - and cheer her on as she steps up to the piano!

In Shelly Plays in the Big Recital, Book Two of the beloved Curlovely Chronicles series, our curly-haired heroine Shelly loves music more than almost anything - singing, dancing, and most of all, playing the piano. When her favorite teacher at the Kinkcurly Lane School of the Arts invites her to perform in the BIG recital, Shelly has a big decision to make. Can she do it? With the love of her Curlfriends cheering her on, Shelly learns the most important lesson of all: You Can Do Hard Things.

Warm, vibrant, and bursting with heart, this joyful picture book for ages 3-6 celebrates Black girl confidence, the arts, and the power of believing in yourself. With gorgeous full-color illustrations and a natural-haired Black girl at the center of the story, Shelly is the role model little ones - especially Black girls with natural hair - deserve to see.

Perfect for:

• Toddlers and preschoolers facing a first performance, recital, or new challenge
• Families who love music, piano, and performing arts
• Caregivers looking for diverse picture books featuring Black children
• Story time, classroom read-alouds, and bedtime reading

Also available: Book One - Shelly and the Carnival at Kinkcurly Lane

Written and illustrated by Michele Roseman Part of the Shelly and the Curlovely Chronicles(TM) series

For readers ages 3-7 Kindergarten readiness Social-emotional learning Natural hair representation Black girl empowerment