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Crazy Hair Day
"A crackerjack read-aloud with a great finish." —SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Stanley Birdbaum couldn't be more excited. He has rolled and wrapped and dyed his hair. He has dipped it and sprayed it and made it, well, perfect. He is ready to celebrate Crazy Hair Day at school. But when Stanley saunters up to the classroom, he learns, to his horror, that Crazy Hair Day is . . . nex...more
Stanley Birdbaum couldn't be more excited. He has rolled and wrapped and dyed his hair. He has dipped it and sprayed it and made it, well, perfect. He is ready to celebrate Crazy Hair Day at school. But when Stanley saunters up to the classroom, he learns, to his horror, that Crazy Hair Day is . . . nex...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
July 28th 2003
by Candlewick Press
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Stanley thinks today is 'crazy hair day' at school. With the help of his mom, he gives him self the wackiest hair-do imaginable but to his surprise, when he arrives at school, 'crazy hair day' isn't until NEXT week; picture day is today! He is teased and laughed out of the classroom and runs to the bathroom. His friend Larry, one of the teasers, comes to make amends but Stanley decides he wants to try and spend the entire day in the bathroom. He eventually comes out of the bathroom and nervously...more
This story didn't do much for me, but my almost-5-year-old loved it, so it gets four stars for that reason.
The story is a simple one of Stanley, who thinks it's "Crazy Hair Day" when it's really school picture day! Stanley is extremely embarrassed but his teacher and classmates save the day when they ALL sport "crazy hair" for the class photograph. The story was definitely relatable. My daughter loved the little song Stanley sang: "Crazy hair, crazy hair, how I wish it wasn't there!" I liked the...more
The story is a simple one of Stanley, who thinks it's "Crazy Hair Day" when it's really school picture day! Stanley is extremely embarrassed but his teacher and classmates save the day when they ALL sport "crazy hair" for the class photograph. The story was definitely relatable. My daughter loved the little song Stanley sang: "Crazy hair, crazy hair, how I wish it wasn't there!" I liked the...more
The main character in this book is a kid named Stanley. He spends a lot of time prepping his hair for "crazy hair day" only to go to school and find out that "crazy hair day" is next week! That's not all, the day that Stanley shows up with crazy hair is also school picture day. The ending is very delightful at the children rally around Stanley(they all get crazy hair). This story van be used to talk about teasing or being a good citizen. Teachers may also want to have their own "crazy hair day".
Crazy Hair is a hilarious book about a little boy who gets all prepared for Crazy Hair Day. But when he walks into school he finds out that Crazy Hair day is NEXT week and that Picture day is today! After a friend teases him he runs into bathroom and doesnt want to come out because he is embarrassed. Well, when he finally comes out of the bathroom to take his class picture, he realizes all his classmates and teacher have crazy hair day! This is a great story about friendship and creating communi...more
The main character goes to school thinking it's bad hair day. He is made fun of because of this by many of his friends. He later comes back to class to see everyone joining in on the new hair and he suddenly doesn't feel so silly anymore.
I think the one thing this book does is show students how to make students who are different feel normal for the day. Sometimes we have to look silly with our friends to make them feel better and this story was no exception.
I think the one thing this book does is show students how to make students who are different feel normal for the day. Sometimes we have to look silly with our friends to make them feel better and this story was no exception.
Stanley gets his hair all decked out for "Crazy Hair Day" at school. He and his mom go all out, spikes sprayed with orange and blue Halloween hair spray - only for Stanley to show up and school and find out Crazy Hair Day is NEXT Friday. The ensueing story is funny and kind of sweet. It shows how children react to such a situation, and how the grown ups in their lives can affect the situation. All in all a super cute story with adorable illustrations!
I would be so embarassed if i was the little boy in this stiry. I felt bad for him. Instaed of complaining about getting the days mixed up he should have came to class proud. I would have my students write about a time when they were embarassed. If they want to share their experience with the class they can however instaed of beong sad about it everyone would laugh at the situation and tell them they survived.
Mar 16, 2011
Jenna
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Good story about turning a bad or embarassing moment into a funny memory or situation. It also teaches against bullying and instead of putting people down, when you know they're embarassed try to make them feel better, because that's what real champions do! It also would be a good book to read before spirit week to make the kids less hesitant to participate in spirit day, it will boost their confidence.
This is a must-read aloud book! Poor tender-hearted Stanley gets his days mixed up. Stanley come dressed for Crazy Hair day on School Picture Day! Yikes! Saltzberg does a great job telling a story that makes us laugh at Stanley's error, then cringe at Stanley's mortification, then finally smile at the very, very sweet ending. A truly special book about friendship and dealing with hurt feelings.
Aug 27, 2012
Kate Hastings
marked it as to-read
Grades K-3. Your child will feel for the main character in this story, who mistakenly dresses up for crazy hair day when it is picture day, and appreciate his classmates’ super, compassionate response. Review from Delightful Childrens Books. http://delightfulchildrensbooks.com/2...
This is a really funny book. It is also great book to use to talk about embarrassing moments. It is a boy that think it is crazy hair day but it turns up to be next Friday. I used this book in a second grade class to learn about the author's purpose which was entertain.
One student thought it was crazy hair day at school, but he got his days mixed up. He came to school to find out that he was the only one with crazy hair! To add to his distress, it was picture day too! But, his classmates came to his rescue and helped him fit in.
Stanley loves the special theme days at school. He is super excited about Crazy Hair Day, there is only one problem. When Stanley gets to school he discovers that he got his dates wrong and instead of Crazy Hair Day; it is Class Picture Day! Great book!
I loved this book. Stanley thinks it is crazy hair day but when he gets to school he discovers that it is picture day instead. When Stanley gets laughed at, he runs out of the classroom. In the end, he learns an important lesson from his friends.
When Stanley wears crazy hair on the wrong day his friends help him feel silly by making their hair crazy too. He was afraid of people making fun of him. But the names are very hard to ssay and they really don't flow together well.
JP Stanley believes it crazy hair day at school when in fact it is class picture day. His spiky colored hair will certainly stick out until the class comes up with a great solution to make Stanley feel better. For younger elem.
This book was full of laughter. Stanley is excited about crazy hair day at school, until he discovers that he has gotten the wrong date. Students would enjoy this story, especially since the setting is school!
This was such a cute book to read to the kids! It helps show kids that it is okay to be different and in fact it can be super fun too!
My seven year old and three year old loved this book!
My seven year old and three year old loved this book!
This was a pretty cute book. It would be a great way to bring up empathy and others' points of view. I'm sure many parents and children alike have found themselves in a similar situation!
Stanley wakes up very early to prepare for Crazy Hair day at school. When he gets to school he discovers that Crazy Hair day isn't until next Friday and school picture day is today!
This is a good read for self esteem issues. readers will have a character to relate to and work through the feelings. I recommend this for 1 at-3rd grades.
This book is a perfect book for kindergarten. It teaches children how important is to support each other and to be a team player if someone makes a mistake.
This was a nice book that would be entertaining to young students. I believe that students would be able to make text to self connections through this book.
34 months - A good book about how teasing can hurt. And how good friends can make everything ok when they make a mistake.
Imagine having the craziest hair style only to find out Crazy Hair Day is next Friday and it is actually yearbook picture day.
Apr 10, 2009
Marcia
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
everyone!
Shelves:
grades-1-3,
picture-books
I love this story! It's not crazy hair day, it's school picture day. Cute, funny and shows empathy.
A hit with K-2.
A hit with K-2.
The ending to this book is awesome! I love how all the students band together to support Stanley.
Good story about turning a bad or embarassing moment into a funny memory or situation.
cute book for school aged kids, although Dane (4) likes it, too.
Aug 16, 2009
Linda
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Pre-K - 1
Recommended to Linda by:
Donation
Great book for the little ones about making mistackes and acceptance
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Barney Saltzberg is the author-illustrator of CORNELIUS P. MUD, ARE YOU READY FOR BED?; CORNELIUS P. MUD, ARE YOU READY FOR SCHOOL?; and CORNELIUS P. MUD, ARE YOU READY FOR BABY? He also wrote and illustrated three books about Stanley Birdbaum: CRAZY HAIR DAY, STAR OF THE WEEK, and STANLEY AND THE CLASS PET. He lives in Los Angeles.
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