Wally Does Not Want a Haircut

Written by Amanda Driscoll

A sheep's shaggy wool causes trouble, forcing him to face his fear of haircuts.

5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 432 ratings

32 pages· 312 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD500L

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Bookroo's summary

Wally the sheep is determined to avoid a haircut, despite his wool causing chaos. As his barnyard friends flaunt stylish new looks, Wally's unruly hair becomes a hindrance. When his shaggy coat prevents him from joining the hoedown, Wally must confront his fear of the shears. Will he embrace change and discover the power of a mother's hug? This delightful tale explores courage and the unexpected joys of transformation.

From the publisher

Wally the sheep does not want to get the haircut he really needs, even after all the other farm animals get new hairdos, but when his shaggy wool gets him in trouble, he has no choice but to ask for a trim.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 312
Reading age: 3–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD500L

Themes & topics

Books about sheep and lambs Books about haircuts Books about facing fears Books about social themes Books about family

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Stories behind the story

Where did you get the idea for Wally Does Not Want a Haircut?

Basically, Wally is my son in sheep form. He was afraid of getting his hair cut, and went to great lengths to avoid it (quite literally). I wanted to show kids that haircuts don’t hurt, and hopefully lessen haircut anxiety and drama for parents.

What do you hope children enjoy about your character Wally?

I hope kids see Wally overcome his fears, and know they can overcome theirs as well. And I hope the story makes them laugh. A lot.

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.8

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5.5

“This is a great little book about overcoming your fears! I personally loved all the punny language (although it may be over the youngest readers heads!), complete with onomatopoeia, alliteration and terrific vocabulary! The silly illustrations make this a totally fun and humorous read!”

Marmee

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6.0

“Wally is so fun! I love the extremes he takes in order to not have to get his hair cut. The overarching message of love for his mom is also such a sweet touch!”

B is for Bookworm

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