This Monster Needs a Haircut
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5.0 • 1 Rating
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
Introducing a lovable monster with a hairy problem
Stewart is a monster. He has wild, crazy, messy hair that's perfect for scaring, collecting spiders, and hiding after-school treats. But when Stewart's hair grows so long that things start getting lost in it, his parents decide it's time to intervene. Stewart disagrees. His hair is awesome! But when Stewart's hair keeps him from doing his very favorite thing, he realizes it might be time to reconsider.
With slyly funny text and uproarious illustrations, this humorous account of a much-feared experience is a must-have for every monster--and every child, too.
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Pen-and-ink drawings, black hand-lettering, and helpful explanatory arrows give newcomer Barton's monster tale the visual feel of a sketchbook. There's nothing sketchy about the storyline, though a jaunty voiceover drives it steadily forward. Stewart appears on the first page with an arrow pointing toward him. "Why, hello!" Barton starts. "This is Stewart." Stewart has a purple body, teeth that would send an orthodontist running for cover, and a green mop of hair. Stewart believes that scary hair is essential for monsters. Readers know he's going to get a haircut the fun is in getting there. Moments of comedy (Stewart's mother sprays his hair with "Super Giant Mega-Detangler") and serious reflection (Stewart writes an earnest letter to his father: "I like myself just the way I am. Thanks, Dad. Sincerely, Stewart") alternate as Stewart and his father come to a rapprochement though it's the scornful laughter of bystanders that finally pushes Stewart toward the barber. Monster-centered laughs abound, but an atmosphere of civility prevails; Stewart's family and friends are as calm and supportive as his hair is wild. Ages 3 5.
