Haircut Day with Dad

By Monica Mikai

This touching picture book takes a look at the beautiful relationship between a Black father and son when they spend the day at a barbershop. Perfect for Father's Day or all year round

Haircut day is just for me and Dad. We wake up early and grab breakfast to go. Our hair has grown out and we still look fly, but it's time to visit the barbershop.

A barbershop is a magical place filled with laughter, games, and most importantly, fresh cuts. Barbershops provide the care and expertise needed for cutting Black hair. This uplifting story shows how barbershops are centers of community for African Americans of all ages to unite and share in moments of self-care.

Haircut Day with Dad follows a boy and his dad as they spend the day in their happy place--the barbershop--where they take time out to bond and focus on themselves. The vibrant scenes show how the routine of cutting Black hair at a barbershop fosters a connection between a father, a son, and their community.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F8MPGZ4T
• ISBN13: 9798217027545
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.1" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3