Bugs in My Hair?!

By Catherine Stier

Book Overview

Best Children's Books of the Year 2009, Bank Street College

When Alex spills milk on his football jersey and Morgan's braid unravels, they both say, "These things happen." But Ellie LaFleur, who is practically perfect, sniffs, "Not to me." And it's true. Ellie's nails are always filed, her clothes are snazzy, and her long locks are lovely. So when Ellie's head begins to itch, she's sure it's an allergy.

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN I HAVE BUGS IN MY HAIR?!" blurts Ellie when her mother and the school nurse give her the bad news: Ellie has head lice. "These things happen," says Ellie's mother. At home, Ellie and her mother talk to the doctor and read the papers from the school nurse. Then they shampoo, comb, and do laundry. Ellie even writes a note for kids who get head lice--"These things happen," it says.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807509094
• ISBN13: 9780807509098
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.5" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Bugs in my Hair

When my daughter got lice,she was embaresed and was worried that her friends might find out. While at the hair salon our hair dresser handed Abby this book to read, thats all it took to make her feel better. Sometimes as parents we struggle to expain things like LICE, that it is just one of those things that happen. Sometimes someone else can tell the story different. I just loved the book it was funny and so true. Wether your child has lice or just wants to read a silly book it was a true joy to read. Highly reccomend this book for all kids , young & old , we can all use a good laugh now and then.