This Monster Needs a Haircut

By Bethany Barton

Part of the This Monster series

A monster's wild hair becomes a problem he can't ignore.

4.9/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 166 ratings

32 pages· 513 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Stewart, a monster with a mane perfect for hiding treats and scaring, faces a hairy dilemma. His parents want it cut, but he loves it—until it hinders his favorite pastime. Will Stewart choose his beloved hair or his passion for scaring? This humorous tale explores the challenges of change with a monster-sized twist.

From the publisher

Introducing a lovable monster with a hairy problem

Stewart is a monster. He has wild, crazy, messy hair that’s perfect for scaring, collecting spiders, and hiding after-school treats. But when Stewart’s hair grows so long that things start getting lost in it, his parents decide it’s time to intervene. Stewart disagrees. His hair is awesome! But when Stewart’s hair keeps him from doing his very favorite thing, he realizes it might be time to reconsider.

With slyly funny text and uproarious illustrations, this humorous account of a much-feared experience is a must-have for every monster—and every child, too.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 513
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~281L

Themes & topics

Books about monsters Books about haircuts Books about social themes Books about new experiences Books about mythical creatures

What readers & critics say

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4.8

“This is a great book for kiddos who are a little nervous about getting a haircut for whatever reason. It's humorous and far enough removed from a normal hair-cut nervousness situation (unless YOUR child is most concerned about still being able to scare giraffes...) to suggest that getting a haircut could be a good thing without it feeling personal, and the story is cute too!”

Marmee

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