Naturals: The Paper People: Our Hair and Shapes
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Read an Excerpt
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Win a Free Copy
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?> Description of Naturals: The Paper People: Our Hair and Shapes
Naturals: The Paper People are paper people who live inside books, called "Naturals." They come alive every so often to interact with people in the world and help them make decisions or learn new things. Their goal is to make the world a better place through loved, education, helpful gestures, and unity.
Our Hair and Shapes is about taking pride in one’s hair by exploring different types of natural hair styles. The book also focuses on shapes that we come into contact on a regular basis.
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