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The Haircut—Now available in a board book format!
Uh oh, hair in eyes—it’s time for this toddler’s first haircut. The barbershop comes alive with sensory details as he watches other customers and bravely takes his own turn in the chair.
Clip, clip, clip…now there is a big boy in the mirror!
Theo Heras and Renné Benoit, the creators of Hat On, Hat Off, Baby Cakes, and Where’s Bunny?, once again capture the toddler experience with simplicity and charm. This new board book format is perfect for little ones who are just beginning to feel big.
- "Sparse text and simple illustrations keep the focus on the experience, making the book appropriate for its intended audience...the story may ease worries for little ones preparing for their own appointment." — School Library Journal (Starred Review ★★★★★)
“By showing the haircut from beginning to end, the story may ease worries for little ones preparing for their own appointment.” Verdict: A first purchase — School Library Journal (Starred Review ★★★★★)
- “A great read aloud for fathers and sons to bond over this ‘first haircut experience’ and to ease the anxiety for toddlers in going to the barbershop.” —Youth Services Book Review (★★★★★)
- “Filled with humor and honesty, the book sets up an
atmosphere where it’s okay to feel your feelings and that the adults are there
to be supportive and gentle....The balance of discomfort and delight throughout
the story is a lovely way to introduce young children to new experiences, like
haircuts, and set the stage for conversations about other new things.” —Canadian
Children’s Book News (★★★★★)
- “What a wonderful book to read with toddlers (and then get
them reading for themselves) who will be experiencing their first
haircut....Whether a parent wants to help a child to prepare for that first
haircut or to reminisce about that first experience, The Haircut is
there for a snuggly read.” —CanLit for LittleCanadians (★★★★★)
- “Told with simplicity in short, clipped sentences, The
Haircut will be relatable to toddlers, many of whom will have some
anxiety about getting their hair cut for the first time. The large book format,
with padded covers and rounded corners, is perfect for little ones, and the
heavy pages make it both durable and easy for toddlers to turn the pages. Renné
Benoit’s soft watercolor illustrations, rendered in muted shades of blue, tan
and sienna with pops of red, add charm to the story....Recommended.” —CM
Magazine (★★★★★)
- “This picture book for ages one to three prepares a child
for their first visit to a hairdresser or barber....I loved the illustrations
by Benoit as well. The boy is so cute and his expressions are so relatable. A
great book for any library or home collection.” —Bookworm (★★★★★)
- “The text is wonderfully spare – this would be a delightful
pick for a baby or toddler time, where attention spans are often
limited...Heras was a children’s librarian for 24 years, and it shows in her
writing – she really knows what makes for a successful book for the littlest
listeners. And as always, Benoit’s illustrations are charming...” —Raincity
Librarian (★★★★★)
- “Heras shows how something a little scary becomes much
easier with Daddy along to make it better....A cute story to share with kids
that are worried about their first haircut.” —Mr. Alex’s Bookshelf (★★★★★)
- “The first haircut, or actually most haircuts for a young
child, can be a scary experience. This is a good book to share with a child who
might be nervous about getting a haircut.” —Mrs. Book Dragon (★★★★★)
- "This simple book will be relatable to many of my patrons - we have several inexpensive barbers in our small downtown and many kids will go there with their dads for a first haircut. While I would make sure you have a variety of books portraying haircuts which include different experiences and perspectives, this is a solid choice for my community." — Flying Off My Bookshelf