Bugs In My Hair?! - Softcover

Stier, Catherine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0807509094 ISBN 13: 9780807509098

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company, 2010

Synopsis

Best Children's Books of the Year 2009, Bank Street College

When Alex spills milk on his football jersey and Morgan's braid unravels, they both say, "These things happen." But Ellie LaFleur, who is practically perfect, sniffs, "Not to me." And it's true. Ellie’s nails are always filed, her clothes are snazzy, and her long locks are lovely. So when Ellie’s head begins to itch, she’s sure it’s an allergy.

“WHAT DO YOU MEAN I HAVE BUGS IN MY HAIR?!” blurts Ellie when her mother and the school nurse give her the bad news: Ellie has head lice. “These things happen,” says Ellie’s mother. At home, Ellie and her mother talk to the doctor and read the papers from the school nurse. Then they shampoo, comb, and do laundry. Ellie even writes a note for kids who get head lice―“These things happen,” it says.

About this title

About the Authors

Catherine Stier is the author of more than 20 children's books including the Science Makes it Work picture book series and the Kirkus star-reviewed A Dog's Day chapter book series. She holds a master’s degree in reading and literacy and has served as a magazine writer, newspaper columnist, and writing instructor. Stier resides in San Antonio, Texas.

Tammie Lyon has illustrated more than 50 books for children. She began illustrating at a very young age while drawing at the kitchen table with her dad. She lives in Ohio with her husband and loves to spend the day in her studio with her dog, Gus.

From the Back Cover

When immaculately groomed Ellie gets head lice she is terribly upset, but once she learns some facts about the creatures, she calms down and figures out a way to help her classmates.

Edition details

• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0807509094
• ISBN 13: 9780807509098
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Lyon Tammie
• Number of pages: 32