drpschmidt's review against another edition
4.0
LOVE this story about Zoe, her parents, her teacher, and her HAIR!
I think it's wonderful when children can read stories about accepting (and loving) who they really are! Funny storyline paired up with lovely illustrations makes this one a new favorite!
I think it's wonderful when children can read stories about accepting (and loving) who they really are! Funny storyline paired up with lovely illustrations makes this one a new favorite!
boureemusique's review against another edition
I've heard Anderson speak in person, and this book has her voice written all over it. Zoe's hair is gorgeous!
wishfulfillment's review against another edition
4.0
I was surprised when I saw that one of my favorite authors, Laurie Halse Anderson, had a children’s book out, so I immediately ordered it at my library.
It definitely delivered everything I would expect from this author: it had a deeper message that would help both children and adults who are reading it. I found it inspiring and I thought that it was exactly the kind of book/message that I would want children to be reading about. I especially enjoyed the fact that Zoe’s parents were loving and supportive rather than the antagonists of the story, and I also love that there was a positive parallel to the antagonist as if to show that not all people in the antagonist’s position will behave or think the way that she did.
I recommend this for parents to read to their children, and teachers to read to their students.
It definitely delivered everything I would expect from this author: it had a deeper message that would help both children and adults who are reading it. I found it inspiring and I thought that it was exactly the kind of book/message that I would want children to be reading about. I especially enjoyed the fact that Zoe’s parents were loving and supportive rather than the antagonists of the story, and I also love that there was a positive parallel to the antagonist as if to show that not all people in the antagonist’s position will behave or think the way that she did.
I recommend this for parents to read to their children, and teachers to read to their students.
amberinpieces's review against another edition
4.0
Zoe Fleefenbacher has bright red, wild, amazing hair that can do all kinds of things, like play with the cat, brush her teeth, and turn on the television all at the same time. Zoe’s hair has a life of its own and her parents and Kindergarten teacher think its great.
But Ms. Trisk, Zoe’s first grade teacher, is all about rules and order. Wild hair has no place in her class. How will Zoe cope?
The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School is a very cute book with vibrant illustrations. The things Zoe’s hair does are funny and will highly entertain little girls. It is a story with the underlying message that although rules should be followed, you should not contain what makes you special and for Zoe, that is her hair.
Recommended for girls four to seven.
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But Ms. Trisk, Zoe’s first grade teacher, is all about rules and order. Wild hair has no place in her class. How will Zoe cope?
The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School is a very cute book with vibrant illustrations. The things Zoe’s hair does are funny and will highly entertain little girls. It is a story with the underlying message that although rules should be followed, you should not contain what makes you special and for Zoe, that is her hair.
Recommended for girls four to seven.
Read the review in its original format here.
thisfoxreads's review against another edition
4.0
A cute, fun read for kids from well-known YA author Laurie Halse Anderson. I had to read it--very fun.
maidmarianlib's review against another edition
3.0
Just fun silliness. A great message about labeling things as good or bad
createassemblage's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to 5 star love this book because Zoe and her wild hair remind me of my daughters unruly-mind-of-its-own locks. However this story did not meet my expectations (mostly my issue not the book).
As a random side note I thought that the illustrations of the teachers artificial nails did not fit her very well and they were down right frightening.
As a random side note I thought that the illustrations of the teachers artificial nails did not fit her very well and they were down right frightening.
beecheralyson's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. The illustrations were beautiful and enhance the text. I enjoyed how Zoe's parents and initial teachers used Zoe's unique feature to hers and their advantage. And the lesson learned by her first grade teacher is one that many teachers need to learn. I would recommend it to all.
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