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31st out of 50 books
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228 voters
Crazy Hair
by
Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author),
Dave McKean
"In my hair
Gorillas leap,
Tigers stalk,
And ground sloths sleep.
Prides of lions
Make their lair
Somewhere in my crazy hair."
Gorillas leap,
Tigers stalk,
And ground sloths sleep.
Prides of lions
Make their lair
Somewhere in my crazy hair."
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
May 26th 2009
by HarperCollins
(first published 2009)
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November 29 2011
It's "creepy" because I find McKean's artwork disturbing, although this is somewhat less disturbing to me than some of his others. But seriously, I would not recommend this to someone with a nightmare-prone little kid. Despite that, it's a fun little verse story about crazy hair, which we have a lot of at our house.
*****
April 23, 2012
Ah, it was on display, so I thought I'd grab it again. I still like the story, and McKean's artwork still creeps me out. To my delight it was dedica...more
It's "creepy" because I find McKean's artwork disturbing, although this is somewhat less disturbing to me than some of his others. But seriously, I would not recommend this to someone with a nightmare-prone little kid. Despite that, it's a fun little verse story about crazy hair, which we have a lot of at our house.
*****
April 23, 2012
Ah, it was on display, so I thought I'd grab it again. I still like the story, and McKean's artwork still creeps me out. To my delight it was dedica...more
Okay so I am a huge Gaiman fan. I know Gaiman has released a couple books for children, but I don't have any of them. When I saw "Crazy Hair" was coming out I actually pre-ordered it. All my expectations were met; it is a great kid's book and I also enjoy it as an adult.
I read through it first by myself to make sure it wasn't too scary. Personally the fact that the main character has all of this crazy stuff living in his hair creeped me out a little. Then the girl gets sucked into his hair; whic...more
I read through it first by myself to make sure it wasn't too scary. Personally the fact that the main character has all of this crazy stuff living in his hair creeped me out a little. Then the girl gets sucked into his hair; whic...more
Oh, I came to this book with a lot of skepticism. In fact, I didn’t even have it on my to-read shelf, but happened to see it at the library. I always want to love Gaiman’s books so much more than I usually do. I have “kind of crazy hair” and I really enjoyed The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School, and so I decided to give this one a try too.
Well, it didn’t take long for me to become engaged. The illustrations are unusual and really interesting, and not as scary as I’d heard, in my opinion....more
Well, it didn’t take long for me to become engaged. The illustrations are unusual and really interesting, and not as scary as I’d heard, in my opinion....more
“Crazy Hair” is a recent installment by Neil Gaiman along with illustrations by Dave McKean and it is about how a young girl named Bonnie tries to comb a strange man’s hair who claims that his hair is extremely crazy. “Crazy Hair” may be a creative book for children who love hilarious verses, but the confusing plot and some frightening images might cause children to steer away from this book.
Neil Gaiman’s story about a guy who has crazy hair has some creative rhyming that would come out of a Dr....more
Neil Gaiman’s story about a guy who has crazy hair has some creative rhyming that would come out of a Dr....more
Feb 09, 2010
Beth
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
People who like weird books with awesome illustrations
Shelves:
picture-books
Please beware of Crazy Hair! It will wrap you up, tangle and twist your mind within its bizarre tresses. With a rollicking rhythm, this tale of hair one wild presents Bonnie, a young girl who dares to tell the narrator(Gaiman himself?)that he has crazy hair. The young gentleman responds by illustrating the wonderful weird attributes of his hair: “Hunters send in Expeditions, Radio back their positions Still, we’ve lost a dozen there Lost inside my crazy hair.” Hair increasingly fills the pages a...more
Probably actually only four stars, but this one gets points for not being horrible -- like, extra points. I feel bad, Mr. Gaiman -- you and I have been through some hard times recently and when you actually pull it off, I think you deserve some props.
Also my mother didn't like this book and thought it was pointless, and seriously? Points for weirding out my mom. She was getting entirely too comfortable with your oeuvre.
So yeah. The art's good, there are tentacles involved, the ending is nihilis...more
Also my mother didn't like this book and thought it was pointless, and seriously? Points for weirding out my mom. She was getting entirely too comfortable with your oeuvre.
So yeah. The art's good, there are tentacles involved, the ending is nihilis...more
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Sep 20, 2009
Magdalena
added it
On his website and in various interviews, Neil Gaiman has regularly referred to his need for a haircut. He clearly courts messy hair. One can certainly imagine that as at least a part of the inspiration for his latest childrens’ book Crazy Hair. It’s basically an autobiography. But of course this is no ordinary autobiography, and as with all of Gaiman’s childrens’ books, particularly those done with Dave McKean, this is no ordinary children’s book. For one thing, there is always an undercurrent...more
I don't know what's wrong with me...I used to love everything Neil Gaiman did (his first two picture books: The Wolves in the Walls and The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish are wonderful) but I did not love Blueberry Girl and I am really on the fence about this one too. The illustrations (Dave McKean) are amazing and beautiful and disturbing---you can spend a long time looking at them and still find something new to see. But the text often feels forced to me and the story, of a young girl w...more
When young Bonnie presumes to call a stranger's hair crazy, the man takes umbrage and begins to describe to her all of the wonders contained within his crazy hair, if she would just let it be. The book's illustrations are very unique and a little scary at times, but perfect for children who are bored with seeing the same old pictures.
This book is a picture book, intended for children from preschool age on up.
This book is a good fit for the children's section of the public library because of the...more
This book is a picture book, intended for children from preschool age on up.
This book is a good fit for the children's section of the public library because of the...more
Feels weird to add a book that I read to my 3 year old at night, but it's Neil Gaiman, so what the heck.
Not much to say except that it's another successful collaboration of Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean. It's less a story than a rhyme about someone's hair and why they refuse to cut it. McKean's brilliant illustrations carry the heavy load and imbue the book with memorable images, but Gaiman's rhyme provides a good foundation and does a good job of directing where the book goes. The end was partic...more
Not much to say except that it's another successful collaboration of Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean. It's less a story than a rhyme about someone's hair and why they refuse to cut it. McKean's brilliant illustrations carry the heavy load and imbue the book with memorable images, but Gaiman's rhyme provides a good foundation and does a good job of directing where the book goes. The end was partic...more
Nov 11, 2012
Laima
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
2012-reading-challenge,
kids
A beautifully written and illustrated fantasy book for young children.
This is a gorgeous children's book with rhymes by Neil Gaiman and art work by Dave McKean. It is the story of young Bonnie who meets a fellow with some pretty wild hair. Pirates, bears, tigers, birds, hunters and huge balloons live in this crazy hair. She tries to comb it but gets sucked up into the hair by a bear!!
This is the type of book that would appeal to kids who have a wild imagination.
When my kids were young we went t...more
This is a gorgeous children's book with rhymes by Neil Gaiman and art work by Dave McKean. It is the story of young Bonnie who meets a fellow with some pretty wild hair. Pirates, bears, tigers, birds, hunters and huge balloons live in this crazy hair. She tries to comb it but gets sucked up into the hair by a bear!!
This is the type of book that would appeal to kids who have a wild imagination.
When my kids were young we went t...more
Crazy Hair is one of the book that I found in Big Bad Wolf Sale which I try to get for my nephew since when he's getting older, he won't get pink fairy tale book hand-me-downs and instead a creepy Neil Gaiman book.
Well, it is a given since these guys made Mirrormask.
I don't know about you, it does nothing with Mirrormask's creep noir level.
But it is intended to be a children's book. Very thin but rich with texture and colors that made it an interesting book for even adults to read... that or Ne...more
Crazy Hair is a spirited fantasy in defense of long hair, taking the reader on a journey through the amazing strands that float through this picture book of prose. The character Bonnie stands back in her angular form, amazed at the flowing locks of what seems to be a larger, masked person. This narrator describes all the inhabitants that live in his hair, giving new perspective to hair that has a world of it’s own. The fonts throughout the book swirl and change throughout the storyline. The illu...more
This was amusing, with wonderful illustrations. And unlike Blueberry Girl, I think this one would work as a read-aloud for kids, because messy hair and difficulty combing hair is pretty widespread among kids. The concept is very silly but having lions, gorillas, balloons, and pirate ships makes it concrete enough that small children can relate. This would probably be best read to children by adults. The font changes size, type, and direction, possibly making it difficult for early readers to fol...more
I originally heard Neil read Crazy Hair on his audio collection. It quickly became a favorite of mine and my daughter. I was thrilled when I heard that it would be a book illustrated by Dave McKean.
And now that I've seen it, I can say that I am as thrilled with it as I am was with the Day I Swapped My Dad For Two Goldfish. It is fun, and weird, which is really what I expect from the pair. Because it is a poem, it doen't have the narrative of their perivious parings, but that really didn't bothe...more
And now that I've seen it, I can say that I am as thrilled with it as I am was with the Day I Swapped My Dad For Two Goldfish. It is fun, and weird, which is really what I expect from the pair. Because it is a poem, it doen't have the narrative of their perivious parings, but that really didn't bothe...more
May 29, 2010
D.M.
rated it
3 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
parents of brave young girls; Gaiman and/or McKean completists
I hate to say it, but I don't feel like this was a terribly strong effort from either creator, though still a good children's book. And I say that as a dyed-in-the-wool McKean fan, as well as a pretty solid Gaiman fan. After ...Goldfish, Wolves in the Walls and MirrorMask, this feels considerably less narrative and a bit more...fluffy. It seems like what I hope it was: something fun and frivolous for both parties just to cut loose and create!
Having said all that, it is fun and beautiful, with li...more
Having said all that, it is fun and beautiful, with li...more
This book is about a guy with the most festive, dynamic, mysterious, intriguing, crazy hair you’ve ever seen. The story takes you on a journey to discover the amazing wonders inside Mister’s crazy hair. Young Bonnie, armed with a comb, asks Mister about his crazy hair. Mister replies that there are birds, dancers, musicians, pirates, carousel horses, hot air balloons, and more. Bonnie tries to tame Mister’s hair by combing, but she gets pulled into the land of the crazy hair.
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The illustrations are simply amazing -- the flowing hair winding throughout the book, taking on different functions and moods, is an artistic feat, and very evocative and different. The story, however, made very little sense, had an insubstantial payoff, and was even a little creepy (not in a good Gaiman-creepy way, in a "why is this little girl combing a strange man's hair" way). I love Gaiman's novels, and I've liked some of his picture books -- including the other recent one, Blueberry Girl,...more
The strongest points of storytelling that this book has to offer are in the masterful illustrations by Dave McKean. We're talking about some truly groundbreaking, superbly original artistic material here that works as a terrific support to the humorous poetry written by Neil Gaiman.
Crazy Hair reads very much like a Jack Prelutsky poem, but with the unmistakable Neil Gaiman flair still completely intact. This is a funny, twisting book, but what mostly makes it memorable for me is the illustratin...more
Crazy Hair reads very much like a Jack Prelutsky poem, but with the unmistakable Neil Gaiman flair still completely intact. This is a funny, twisting book, but what mostly makes it memorable for me is the illustratin...more
Vivid illustrations are only half the picture, but a well worthwhile half, to be certain. The images are best described as "Gaiman-esque." The text is simple, but not always perfectly linear. He does a good job of move the eye with arrows or text bubbles in such ways that it would not cause the story to become disjuncted to a reader who had not previously accompanied such nonlinear text placement. In a twist ending Bonnie, our main character, (view spoiler)...more
I first heard this book read aloud when I went to hear Neil Gaiman speak and read and he read to us this text that he had written in response to his daughter's comments about his "crazy hair" and how it gets bigger whenever he travels to a place with humidity. I thought is was hilarious, and I love Dave McKean's art, so I looked forward to reading it again, with illustrations. It takes an incredibly long time for a picture book to come out, so I've been looking for the book for a couple of years...more
Neil Gaiman needs to stick to adult and YA novels, and continue his graphic novel work. His kids' book are really bad by comparison. The artwork in this book reminds me of "Mirrormask", which I loved but found incredibly creepy. This story starts out okay, with a gal named Bonnie checking out the animals, pirates, lost moons, and other items inside a man's crazy hair. It's rather fun for a while but then the stuff of nightmares occurs. While it attempts a happy ending, I think the bait-and-switc...more
Okay...I tend to have "out-there" tastes when it comes to art and story and this book was REALLY out-there (mostly in a good way). This is one of those stories that leaves the reader unsure about their feelings...are they disturbed, intrigued, or dazzled? With this book, it might be all three..and more. The kids smiled, laughed, were surprised, worried, and ultimately entertained. Great text that everyone can enjoy, interesting (out-there) illustrations that might not appeal to a broad audience....more
Okay I now have a new favorite book by Neil Gaiman. I absolutely adore Crazy Hair! It is an amusing rhyming tale about all that goes on up in his crazy hair.
In my hair Gorillas leap,
Tigers stalk,
And ground sloths sleep.
Prides of lions
Make their lair
Somewhere
in my crazy hair.
The artwork of Dave McKean is awesome. I love his hairy illustrations. They are tangled with lots of vivid nuances. In other words, great eye candy.
And though I am not one to usually place a dare...
I would challenge him on wh...more
In my hair Gorillas leap,
Tigers stalk,
And ground sloths sleep.
Prides of lions
Make their lair
Somewhere
in my crazy hair.
The artwork of Dave McKean is awesome. I love his hairy illustrations. They are tangled with lots of vivid nuances. In other words, great eye candy.
And though I am not one to usually place a dare...
I would challenge him on wh...more
Heads up everyone:
"In my hair
Gorillas leap,
Tigers stalk,
And ground sloths sleep.
Prides of lions
Make their lair
Somewhere in my crazy hair."
Yes, and that's just the beginning. Because it's Neil Gaiman, this stylish picture book gets more and more tangled on every page. It's a rhythmic, rhyming frolic through follicles. Dave McKean's illustrations, once you get over the fact that they're ALL COMPOSED OF HUMAN HAIR, are so wonderful. A good gift for the person in your life with the craziest h...more
"In my hair
Gorillas leap,
Tigers stalk,
And ground sloths sleep.
Prides of lions
Make their lair
Somewhere in my crazy hair."
Yes, and that's just the beginning. Because it's Neil Gaiman, this stylish picture book gets more and more tangled on every page. It's a rhythmic, rhyming frolic through follicles. Dave McKean's illustrations, once you get over the fact that they're ALL COMPOSED OF HUMAN HAIR, are so wonderful. A good gift for the person in your life with the craziest h...more
Aug 16, 2012
Kristilyn (Reading In Winter & Winter Distractions)
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
borrowed,
read-in-2011
Lately, I've been obsessed with picture books. You know, looking like a fool, wandering the library, child-less, taking out title after title of toddler and children picture books. Of course, when you have a favourite author, it's got to be okay to take out a picture book or two.
Neil Gaiman is a favourite of mine and as I've been trying to complete my "Neil Library" at home (it's a sad state--I'm realizing I own so little), I've also been partaking in what my local library has to offer, until I...more
Neil Gaiman is a favourite of mine and as I've been trying to complete my "Neil Library" at home (it's a sad state--I'm realizing I own so little), I've also been partaking in what my local library has to offer, until I...more
Just around the time I was rediscovering Neil Gaiman, he started writing children's books. I try to snag his picture books when I'm at the library. The latest one I grabbed was Crazy Hair with the deliciously twisted illustrations by Dave McKean.
Crazy Hair started as a poem in the vein of Shel Silverstein. But with McKean's illustrations the poem becomes a strangely delightful picture book.
Essentially the book is a dialogue between a young girl (perhaps a teen, perhaps just shy of being a teen)...more
Crazy Hair started as a poem in the vein of Shel Silverstein. But with McKean's illustrations the poem becomes a strangely delightful picture book.
Essentially the book is a dialogue between a young girl (perhaps a teen, perhaps just shy of being a teen)...more
A man takes umbrage with a young girl ogling his outrageous hairdo, and tells her in a series of increasingly ridiculous rhymes all the things that can be found in the stupendous swaths swirling upon his head “Hunters send in expeditions, / Radio back their positions / Still, we’ve lost a dozen there / Lost inside my crazy hair.”
Each page is a veritable feast for the eyes, with frazzled clumps of hair competing for attention with outlandish elements—carousels, pirate ships, blue octopi, comb-ea...more
Each page is a veritable feast for the eyes, with frazzled clumps of hair competing for attention with outlandish elements—carousels, pirate ships, blue octopi, comb-ea...more
I'm fairly certain I enjoyed this more than my son. Haha. A man has REALLY CRAZY hair and he tells this girl all about the things that are going on inside it. She is determined to help him comb it, but ends up getting sucked in and has a grand old time. It's very weird, as most Neil Gaiman things are, but so clever and original! The pictures were a bit strange which may have been what put my son off of it, but I'll try again some other time because I think he'll enjoy the silliness of the story.
Gaiman, Neil Crazy Hair HarperCollins Language~G; Sexual Content~G Violence~G
Newbery author Neil Gaiman has given readers another fabulous children's book. Don't be put off by the pictures, for they are unique. This is a story about a man with 'Crazy Hair' that houses everything from birds to people. The text and the pictures work seamlessly together to provide readers with a very enjoyable read. I loved it!
Everyone–ESSENTIAL Allison Madsen~Teen Librarian-SJO Public Library
Newbery author Neil Gaiman has given readers another fabulous children's book. Don't be put off by the pictures, for they are unique. This is a story about a man with 'Crazy Hair' that houses everything from birds to people. The text and the pictures work seamlessly together to provide readers with a very enjoyable read. I loved it!
Everyone–ESSENTIAL Allison Madsen~Teen Librarian-SJO Public Library
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