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Synopsis
Mom gets the love and support she needs. Mom is on her way to the hospital to get "alien blobs" zapped with medicine. The alien blobs are cancer. The treatment helps, but it also makes Mom lose her hair. One day she says, "Today is wig day," and she and her son head down to Hariett's Hair, where they find wigs of all styles and sizes: big hair, short hair, spiky hair, and curly hair. Finally, Mom finds the wig she's been looking for—and it looks perfect with her jeans and leather jacket. Lori Ries's loving story of a mother whose son gives her constant support during chemotherapy is illustrated with warmth and humor by Erin Eitter Kono.
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About the Authors
Lori Ries is the author of Aggie and Ben, Super Sam! and Fix It, Sam. She lives in Tigard, Oregon.
Erin Eitter Kono has illustrated several award-winning books, including Hula Lullaby, which she also wrote. She lives in Redondo Beach, California.
Lori Ries is the author of Aggie and Ben, Super Sam! andFix It, Sam. She lives in Tigard, Oregon.
Erin Eitter Kono has illustrated several award-winning books, includingHula Lullaby, which she also wrote. She lives in Redondo Beach, California.
Reviews
Narrated by a little boy whose mother has cancer, or what he calls “alien blobs inside her,” Punk Wig features a family who gets through a tough time with flying colors. The color in this case is bright orange, the color of Mom’s, which has spikes on top that look like candle flames. Ries tells the story with a light touch, leavening a scary subject with comic relief (mother and son trying on funny hairpieces before they decide upon Punk Wig). She also focuses on the simple, valuable act of being together and talking as the child pushes Mom on the swing, picks out a pumpkin as orange as Punk Wig, and puts the wig on a snowman mother and child have made. In the spring, Mom gets the results of her tests and offers her son a wonderful punk wig, which he proudly sports on the last page. The appealing watercolors, set mostly against white backdrops, zero in on the people in the story, allowing children to see both a little bit of the mother’s struggle and the happiness and love the mother and child share. Grades K-3. --Abby Nolan
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Punk Wig
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Boyds Mills Press (edition Library Binding), 2008
ISBN 10: 1590784863
ISBN 13: 9781590784860
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Erin Eitter Kono (illustrator). Library Binding. With dust jacket. It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 1590784863-11-1-12_29
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Erin Eitter Kono (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_430765673
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Punk Wig
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Erin Eitter Kono (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1590784863I3N00
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Punk Wig
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ISBN 10: 1590784863
ISBN 13: 9781590784860
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Erin Eitter Kono (illustrator). Library Binding. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 2716516-6
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Punk Wig
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ISBN 10: 1590784863
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Erin Eitter Kono (illustrator). Library Binding. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 2716517-6
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Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Erin Eitter Kono (illustrator). This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0003344401
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Erin Eitter Kono (illustrator). A little boy does helpful things for his mother as she undergoes chemotherapy, and goes with her as she picks out a wig, which together they call her "punk wig." Minor wear to edges and spine of the book. light rubbing, binding is tight, pages unmarked Former library book. Ex-Libris and is stamped as such. Mylar protector included. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 123591860
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Punk Wig
Published by
Boyds Mills Press, 2008
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ISBN 13: 9781590784860
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Seller: Cross Genre Books, WEST LINN, OR, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Erin Eitter Kono (illustrator). 1st Edition. Signed by Author(s). The dust jacket is unclipped ($16.95). 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 number line. Signed by the author, Lori Ries, on the title page. Seller Inventory # 003625
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hardcover. Condition: New. Erin Eitter Kono (illustrator). In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-1590784863