Bad Hare Day - Hardcover

Miriam Moss; Lynne Chapman

3.13

23 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1582347859 ISBN 13: 9781582347851

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens, 2003

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When a Holly, a young hare, spends the day with her uncle at his hairdressing salon, she promises to be very good. But her uncle disappears to take a delivery at the back door, and Holly's irrepressible curiosity and fabulous sense of fun result in some very unusual hair designs. A bright and vibrant picture book perfect for young readers who will love the humor and all the well- tressed animals.

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About the Author:

Miriam Moss was born in England and has lived in the Middle East, Africa and China. She worked as a teacher in the United Kingdom and Kenya before starting her writing career. She has written over 50 non-fiction titles, recently she has written fiction as well. She lives in Sussex, England.

Lynne Chapman has worked as a freelance illustrator for 18 years and spends time outside the studio visiting schools and libraries. She lives in Sheffield, England.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 2-Herbert Hare is the best hairdresser in town. When his niece, Holly, is left in his care for the day, chaos ensues. While Herbert and his assistant see to a shampoo delivery, the rambunctious young hare smears the mirrors; empties the drink dispenser; and cuts, bleaches, and perms a variety of customers' hair. Her antics will elicit easy laughs as the illustrations kick in to show Lion's mane "volumised," Flamingo fluffed to three times her size, and Moose's head full of foamy mousse. When Herbert returns, the forgiving response becomes, "Let's just say it's been a bad hare day." This is an ordinary story that is greatly enhanced by the illustrations. The vibrant and expressive art is created with colored chalk pastels on a textured surface. The drawings are big as life with fully realized characters. Herbert, with his curlicued whiskers, red vest, and flamboyant tuft of yellow hair, is believable as a zany artiste. Giraffe sits daintily with her legs crossed, a set of pink earrings dangling from her ears, while Bald Eagle glances with concern at his watch. Readers will be drawn in by these creatures and their predicaments, but overall, the story is slight.
Martha Topol, Traverse Area District Library, Traverse City, MI
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