Melissa Parkington's Beautiful, Beautiful Hair - Hardcover

Brisson, Pat

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 159078409X ISBN 13: 9781590784099

Publisher: Astra Young Readers, 2006

Synopsis

Melissa wants to accomplish something speical, but what could it be? "Spectacular!" "Gorgeous!" "Fabulous!" Those are some of the words people use to describe Melissa Parkington's hair, which is long, thick, and so shiny that it seems to sparkle. But Melissa would like to be known for more than her hair. Melissa wants to do something spectacular. But everything she tries doesn't seem to work out. Then one day she discovers that she can do something special—with her hair. Pat Brisson's engaging and thought-provoking story features lively illustrations by Suzanne Bloom.

About this title

About the Author:

Pat Brisson has written a number of books for children, including Tap-Dance Fever, Hobbledy-Clop, Star Blanket, and Wand'a's Roses. She lives in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

Suzanne Bloom is the author and illustrator of A Bus for Us, No Place for Pig, and We Keep a Pig in the Parlor. She lives in McDonough, New York.

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 2–Melissa Parkington's hair is long, thick, black, and so shiny it seemed to sparkle. Everyone admires it, and at bedtime, her father kisses her and says, Good night, my Melissa of the Beautiful, Beautiful Hair. Melissa wants to be special–not just for her hair, but for accomplishing something spectacular. She attempts to excel at basketball, art, and being nice to others but is still not satisfied. Then, while at the mall, she notices a sign in a beauty salon inviting people to donate their hair to kids who need wigs. Melissa knows this is the way to do something spectacular and gets her hair cut, smiling all the while. That evening, her father says, Good night, my Melissa of the Beautiful, Beautiful Heart. This story is gently told through a well-written text and warm gouache, colored-pencil, and crayon illustrations. Melissa's locks glisten and shimmer throughout the pages. After they are shorn, her head feels so light that she wonders if it will float away, expressing her happiness at finding a way to make a difference. Fluid lines and saturated hues depict a cast of diverse characters and colorful settings. This honest and deeply felt story should have a place in most collections.–Rebecca Sheridan, Easttown Library & Information Center, Berwyn, PA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Astra Young Readers
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 159078409X
• ISBN 13: 9781590784099
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Bloom Suzanne