Stephanie's Ponytail

By Robert Munsch, Michael Martchenko (Illustrator)

A young girl named Stephanie tries out different hairstyles and her classmates copy her, leading to chaos and confusion in the classroom.

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36 pages· 706 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Stephanie's unique hairstyles become the latest craze, with everyone in her class mimicking her every move. Frustrated by the endless imitation, she devises a bold plan to reclaim her individuality. Will her daring new style finally set her apart, or will it lead to unexpected consequences? Dive into this whimsical tale of creativity and self-expression, where one girl's quest for originality takes a surprising turn.

From the publisher

Another laugh-out-loud book from the author of The Paper Bag Princess!

Everyone is copying Stephanie’s ponytail! No matter which way she wears it, the list of copycats keeps growing. But when Stephanie declares her next hair style, she tries to shake all of her followers loose.

A newly designed Classic Munsch picture book introduces this tale of trend-setting hairdos to a young generation of readers.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 36
Words: 706
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 460L

Themes & topics

Books about female role models Books about being different Books about being yourself Books about confidence Books about individuality

What readers & critics say

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6.5

“I grew up loving this book, and there are so many things I love about the strong Stephanie! She knows what she likes and isn't afraid to be different. I love that she isn't phased by teasing from other kids because of her confidence in herself and her likes. She's also not afraid to think outside of the box, use her creativity, and try something new. Plus, the ending is hilarious. You might also find yourself with a new repertoire of hairstyles. ;)”

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