Maxwell the Monkey Barber

Illustrated by Cale Atkinson

A monkey barber faces his toughest challenge: styling an elephant with no hair. Can he find a solution?

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32 pages· 279 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD520L

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Bookroo's summary

Maxwell the monkey runs a bustling barbershop, transforming unruly animal hair into stylish masterpieces. But when a hairless elephant arrives, Maxwell faces his greatest challenge yet. With creativity and charm, can he help Elephant feel fabulous too? Discover how Maxwell's ingenuity and kindness turn a hairy dilemma into a heartwarming solution in this delightful tale filled with rhymes and vibrant illustrations. Perfect for early readers, this story celebrates the joy of helping others and finding beauty in unexpected places.

From the publisher

Maxwell the monkey operates a barbershop, where he offers everything from a trim to a chop. He excels at helping his fellow animals look shipshape and feel their best, no matter how unruly their locks. Whatever the coiffure quandary, Maxwell is your monkey. He tames Baboon s curls, styles Lion s mane, and trims Bear s beard, exclaiming each time: Your hair s the best I ve seen today! All s well until Elephant comes in, feeling sad because he has “no” hair. Can Maxwell help? Of course! After some careful thinking, he devises a solution to help even Elephant feel his best. Cale Atkinson s bright, cartoon-like digital illustrations beckon readers into Maxwell s world in this playful tale. Rhyming text, speech bubbles, and a refrain make this story a fun read-aloud accessible to early readers. Full of personality and style, Maxwell has a genuine charm and enthusiasm for helping others that kids will find immediately contagious.

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