Even Monsters Need Haircuts
by Matthew McElligottPublished by Walker Books, 2010
At midnight, a barber's son opens his father's shop and welcomes Igor, Frankenstein, and a host of other monsters in need of a trim. Full-color illustrations created with ink, pencil, and digital techniques.
From School Library Journal:
The young narrator learns a lot from watching his barber dad in action–how to give a good haircut or trim, treat his clientele with respect, and give them what they want–even if the "regulars" are monsters. Literally. Once a month, Frankenstein, Cyclops, Vlad, Medusa, and others fill the barbershop chairs after midnight strikes, and the boy (who never breaks the rules and NEVER leaves the house alone) stands atop a ladder or chair, and–clad in monster slippers, pj's, and "shamp-ewww"-filled pockets–competently gives each customer a new do. With a jewel-toned palette in ink, pencil, and digital art, the shadows of night brighten in the barbershop to bring out the personalities of a lighthearted collection of monster-inspired characters. The art invites both inspection of humorous details for individual readers and an opportunity for exploration of voice and mood in a read-aloud. Fears of the unknown are faced as a human arrives at the shop during the wee hours, yet the boy ("More nervous than I have ever been") never backs down and takes care of business. Narrated in the voice of a child, this offering is perfect for young readers facing a bit of personal anxiety.
4 comments:
this is so cute. What age range is this for?
Beautiful artwork! We'll definitely keep an eye out for this one since we love monsters!
I love this--my daughter may be 18, but she's getting this for Xmas.
The drawings look so wonderful
That looks cute and fun!
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