Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends! Today’s featured book is special for me for several reasons…I can really identify with the main character whose hair is often a do-lemma, especially when her mom insists she wear her python in it. Of course, I didn’t have a python, but I did have unruly hair – ultra-curly and frizzy – and I lived in New York City where it’s humid EVERY season of the year. Also, I’m a huge fan of talented author Jenny Buchet. And guess what? Jenny is offering a PB CRITIQUE to the lucky winner of the giveaway. Make sure you leave a comment below – maybe you can tell us how you felt about your hair when you were a kid.
LITTLE MEDUSA’S HAIR DO-LEMMA
Written by Jennifer Buchet
Illustrated by Cassie Chancy
Published by Clear Fork – May 11, 2021
Ages: 5-8
Themes: Family traditions, mythology, stay true to yourself
Synopsis: From Amazon:
Little Medusa comes from a long line of snake-loving, serpentine-wearing Gorgons. When she receives her very first snake, Little Medusa discovers that having a snake slither and slide through her hair isn’t so great after all. And to make matters more difficult, she begins questioning if she really wants to scare her friends to stone with her new forever friend. Using her imagination and heart, Little Medusa tries her best to please her family, her best-pet snake, and herself.
Based on Greek Mythology, Little Medusa features Common Core Connections and explores the universal themes of following family tradition and staying true to oneself.
Why I love this book:
- Such a great message – finding a way to respect family traditions while staying true to oneself – and I love that there is a bit of mythology that young kids will be exposed to.
- Excellent text helps us connect with the main character and cheer her on.
- Vibrant illustrations will keep young readers engaged.
RELATED ACTIVITIES
Make a Medusa Head Covering
WOW…this is amazing! Check out the link for details on how to make this and other amazing crafts: https://www.littlepassports.com/craft-diy/how-to-make-a-greek-mythology-medusa-mask/
For more information about purchasing and/or reviewing MEDUSA’S HAIR DO-LEMMA:
Publisher :https://www.clearforkpublishing.com/product-page/little-medusa-s-hair-do-lemma
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Medusas-Do-lemma-Jennifer-Buchet/dp/1950169472/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=little+medusa&qid=1617917190&sr=8-1
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57387859-little-medusa-s-hair-do-lemma?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=e0wGPLEjpF&rank=1
Please remember that the best way to tell an author that you love her book is to buy it if you can, review it, tell friends about it, and ask your local library to purchase copies for their collection.
And for more wonderful picture book reviews and activities, please hop over to Susanna Hill’s Perfect Picture Book Friday.
Don’t forget that today is the last day for kids to send in their #50PreciousWordsforKids stories via email to me: viviankirkfield@gmail.com And don’t forget to leave a comment below and tell us if you had any issues with your hair-do when you were growing up…maybe attach a photo, if you have one, of what you looked like when you were a kid. And please SHARE this post on social media to spread the word about this wonderful new book!
Come back tomorrow for a fantastic Will Write for Cookies with Brian Gehrlein – and of course, on Sunday, I’ll be posting all of the kids’ stories in a special Mother’s Day blog.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend – and a Happy Mother’s Day to all who fill the role of mother in a child’s life.
VIVIAN KIRKFIELD - Writer for Children 
Just the title/just the cover/just the idea – can’t help grinning at all of them!
My hair dilemma came when my son was little. He would carefully pat down
my fine, straight, volumeless hair, and proudly announce, “I flatted your hair,
Mommy!” “Um, thanks, honey.” 🙂
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Hahahaha! The volume problem is real; I can totally connect!
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What a daring and unique story. I love the message. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you!
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HA! I love the premise of the book and your activity made me chuckle. Thanks, Vivian..
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Yes, Vivian’s idea for an activity is hilarious and fun!! I may use it in my classroom too 🙂
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I would love this book! In fifth grade I did not like my hair. First ever very short hair cut and my siblings would call it a bush. There were times my hair looked ok and others I didn’t like. I had very thick frizzy hair.
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I think that there’s always been someone with better/prettier hair in school; we never notice that others’ may be envying our own locks, though!
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Such a fun idea for a book. Can’t wait to read it!
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Thank you!
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Congratulations, Jennifer! Vivian, you know how much I love the picture of you when you were little. My daughters had opposite hair, one was straight and never tangled, and the other had thick hair that had a mind of its own. I would brush the top layer and leave the tangles underneath so it “looked” fine but sadly there was a disaster of tangles underneath. We had to get her hair cut short (an adorable bob) to get rid of it. I love the mythology angle of your story.
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Laura, that’s too funny! We should swap tangled tales of our daughters’ hairs! One of my least fave was helping my kiddo un-do her dancer’s hair (we used a lot of hairspray!)
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The cover is amazing, Jennifer! After hearing you talk about the book at PB Palooza, it’s great to see it. As I still have hair do-lemmas all the time, I can’t wait to read this!
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Ahh, thank you Stephanie! These days, my best hair days tend to be under a baseball cap 🙂
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What a fun do-lemma! I often try to guess how books will end, but this one stumps me, which I love. I can’t wait to read how Medusa solves her snaky problem.
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I guess I can call myself a mystery writer too, then! 🙂 I can’t tell you the ending, but I bet you laugh!
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Very cute! This sounds like a fun story with a sweet ending! Congrats!
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Thank you!
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If it isn’t too late to enter … I’d love to win the PB manuscript critique! Looking forward to reading the book.
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