From the author of Good Night, Monkey Boy. the hilarious tale of a haircut gone awry!
One day Josh had a big, brown bag idea: to wear a paper bag over his head. He thought it was a good idea. His mother did not. Neither did his bus driver, his teacher, or his soccer coach. What could Josh possibly be hiding?
A surprise ending will keep kids giggling–and from taking haircuts into their own hands!
Editorial Reviews
From the Publisher
“Playful. eye-catching.”—Kirkus Reviews
When a boy insists on wearing a brown paper bag over his head all day, the grownups around him go a bit crazy. "The hero's successful acts of insubordination attest to Krosoczka's sympathy for his audience, who will readily identify," wrote PW. Ages 4-7. (July) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 2-From a brown, flecked dust jacket with two cut-out circles, a pair of eyes stares out at readers. At first, it is not clear why Josh chooses to go through the day-eating breakfast, giving his book report, and playing soccer-with a paper bag over his head. The adults think he won't be able to function, but the child even manages to score three goals. In the end, Josh reveals his motivation-a do-it-yourself haircut. His little sister proposes an alternate solution: "a very cool, spiky, mega-hold gel idea." Quirky caricatures rendered in thick, layered brush strokes are accompanied by short sentences in a childlike font. Curiosity will be piqued by the cover, although the story doesn't sustain interest over multiple readings. A novelty purchase, with programming potential.-Wendy Lukehart, Washington DC Public Library Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9780553111729 Publisher: Random House Children's Books Publication date: 07/13/2004 Edition description: Reprint Pages: 40 Sales rank: 579,055 Product dimensions: 8.56(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.14(d) Lexile: 420L (what's this? ) Age Range: 3 - 7 Years