Mum is on her way to the hospital to get "alien blobs" zapped with medicine. The alien blobs are cancer. The treatment helps, but it also makes Mum lose her hair. One day she says, "Today is wig day," and she and her son head down to Hariett's Hair, where they find wigs of all styles and sizes: big hair, short hair, spiky hair, and curly hair. Finally, Mum finds the wig she's been looking for - and it looks perfect with her jeans and leather jacket.Lori Ries' loving story of a mother whose son gives her constant support during chemotherapy is illustrated with warmth and humour by Erin Eitter Kono.

 

This book was recognised by the Oregon Book Award.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Boyds Mills Press .

Erin Eitter Kono has illustrated several award-winning books, including "Hula Lullaby," which she also wrote. She lives in Redondo Beach, California. Lori Ries is the author of "Super Sam!"and "Aggie and Ben. "She lives in Tigard, Oregon.