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Punk Wig


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No. of pages 32

Published: 2008

Great for age 3-12 years

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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 is the winner of numerous awards

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2008 by Astra Publishing House .

Lori Ries is the author of "Super Sam!"and "Aggie and Ben. "She lives in Tigard, Oregon.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Oregon Book Award
This book was recognised by the Oregon Book Award.

"This positive and upbeat approach to coping with cancer will be a welcome addition - younger than, but complimentary to Patricia Polacco's "The Lemonade Club" (2007)." --"Kirkus Reviews"

 

"Handles a tough subject with sensitivity, grace, and a sense of fun." --"Library Media Connection"

 

"The appealing watercolors, set mostly against white backdrops, zero in on the people in the story, allowing children to see both a little bit of the mother's struggle and the happiness and love the mother and child share." --"Booklist"