Just before midnight, on the night of a full moon, a young barber stays out past his bedtime to go to work. Although his customers are mostly regu...
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Jan 21, 2012
NebraskaIcebergs
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What first attracts you to a picture book? In the case of my next read, a much-worn library book by Matthew McElligott, it was the title: Even Monsters Need Haircuts. With a title like that, who could resist? If I were rating the book on the strength of its story alone, I would place it on the top of my list. From the very first page, my curiosity was piqued:
My dad is a barber. I like to watch him work. I’m a barber too.
I wonder: Why is this boy a barber? The next page furthe More...
My dad is a barber. I like to watch him work. I’m a barber too.
I wonder: Why is this boy a barber? The next page furthe More...
Sep 12, 2011
David
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Even Monsters Need Haircuts by Matthew McElligott is a very hilarious look at monsters, and a boy following in his father's footsteps in a uniquely funny way.
Once a month, the son of a barber slips out to go to work and cut hair. Although his customers are mostly regulars, they are anything but normal, since even monsters need haircuts. Business is steady all night, and this barber is prepared for anything with his scissors, rotting tonic, horn polish, shamp-ewwww, and stink wax.
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Once a month, the son of a barber slips out to go to work and cut hair. Although his customers are mostly regulars, they are anything but normal, since even monsters need haircuts. Business is steady all night, and this barber is prepared for anything with his scissors, rotting tonic, horn polish, shamp-ewwww, and stink wax.
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May 17, 2011
Sweet on Books
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The little boy in this story admires his father, the barber, but when he imagines himself following in his father’s footsteps, he adds a whole new dimension to the career. Once a month, he slips out in the middle of the night and opens up the barbershop on his own. His customers come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common – they’re monsters! They're not the usual scary type, though. These monsters are just like us. They act like humans do, reading the paper, chatting with
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Jun 24, 2010
Jason
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"Even Monsters Need Haircuts" is a fun picture book targeted to second graders and younger. The story is about a boy whose father is a town barber. Imitating his father, the boy has his own barber shop...of a different sort. Once a month, accompanied by his customer Vlad (as in Vlad Dracula), the the barbershop serves only monsters.
His customers include classic monsters like Frankenstein (he gets a flat top), Wolfman (not an easy cut), and others like a skeleton (the boy ha More...
His customers include classic monsters like Frankenstein (he gets a flat top), Wolfman (not an easy cut), and others like a skeleton (the boy ha More...
Oct 01, 2010
Reader
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I'm always looking for not too scary books to add to my Halloween story time and this one will definitely get a spot. The barber's son is the monster's barber, and once a month on the full moon, he gets picked up after midnight by a bat named Vlad and taken to the shop to meet his customers. Bright illustrations and lots of humor (the monsters and boy all getting scared when a regular human appears for a hair cut, until they realize his head comes off!) keep it from getting too scary. Fun for
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Mar 09, 2011
Sarah-Greenbeanteenqueen
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I think this might be one of my favorite picture books I've read so far this year. It's a perfectly delightful and laugh out loud tale about a young barber who offers his services to monsters.
The pre-school crowd will love this book and it would be perfect for Halloween themed storytimes. The cast of characters is what makes this book. The various monsters that fill the page are great and it's fun to see who comes into the shop. The illustrations aren't just about the monsters thoug More...
The pre-school crowd will love this book and it would be perfect for Halloween themed storytimes. The cast of characters is what makes this book. The various monsters that fill the page are great and it's fun to see who comes into the shop. The illustrations aren't just about the monsters thoug More...
Dec 19, 2011
Luann
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I definitely want to read more of Matthew McElligott's books after reading this one. The idea for this book is just fun - a little boy who is a barber for monsters only during the night of a full moon. But it's the illustrations that I really loved - with such fun details like the little boy's monster slippers, the vampire who doesn't show up in the mirror while getting his haircut, and the "rotting tonic" that is accidentally left behind. This is a fun one for reading aloud at Hallowe
Oct 12, 2011
Linda B
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Generally, if a book is one I want to purchase and have in my collection, (rather than just checking it out from the library) it gets 5 stars. This is one I purchased and I've enjoyed reading to elementary classes this week and they've enjoyed hearing it. I loved illustration details like sweeping up the colored hair with a tail, dad reaching for a bottle of rotting tonic, skeleton waiting for a hair cut, and the shop full of monsters.
Fun read for October, or any other month!
Fun read for October, or any other month!
May 07, 2010
Angela
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Well, of course, even monsters need haircuts! Luckily, Matthew McElligott gives us all the goulishly funny details we might need in exploring this subject matter to it's fullest.
Sure to be our Halloween pick for 2010! Maybe we could partner with a local hair salon for a unique Halloween event.
Definitely a Halloween treat, but will be treasured by those who enjoy the full moon crowd year-round.
Sure to be our Halloween pick for 2010! Maybe we could partner with a local hair salon for a unique Halloween event.
Definitely a Halloween treat, but will be treasured by those who enjoy the full moon crowd year-round.
Jan 31, 2012
Lauren
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My sons cannot read this book often enough. Their sister chose it for them at the Scholastic book fair and it has been read at least once a week since then. About a boy who moonlights as a barber for monsters, this book has funny illustrations, a simple but cute story and some surprises that my sons continue to enjoy even though they know they are there.
Oct 01, 2010
Sarah
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I'm always looking for not too scary books to add to my Halloween story time and this one will definitely get a spot. The barber's son is the monster's barber, and once a month on the full moon, he gets picked up after midnight by a bat named Vlad and taken to the shop to meet his customers. Fun for the preschool crowd as well as early elementary readers who will have fun identifying the monsters (Medusa, Frankenstein and Dracula all make appearances)
Sep 29, 2011
Laura
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A really cute story about a kid who gives monsters haircuts. This not-too-scary story would make a great read aloud of pre K - grade 1 students. Readers will enjoy taking a careful look at the variety of monsters presented in the book.
Aug 02, 2010
Loren
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this one is for older kids and especially monster lovers of all ages!
I would have rated it higher but for the fact it too is a bit confusing at times ... the illustrations are fairly stand alone. Despite this, I like the concept.
I would have rated it higher but for the fact it too is a bit confusing at times ... the illustrations are fairly stand alone. Despite this, I like the concept.
Dec 30, 2011
Karen
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I am going to use this book during the new year with a monster theme. The focus will be on the trait of organization in writing and the comprehension strategy of visualizing. Once our projects are complete I will be sure to post them on our blog.
May 26, 2010
Stefanie
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This was too freaking cute! I met Matthew McElligott by chance today and asked him to sign this for my cousin's son, and I'm so glad I did. I'll definitely look for all his stuff at Barnes & Noble the next time I'm in there.
Oct 21, 2011
Caroline
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it was SUPER cute! the illustrations were superb and the plot was very kid friendly and cut to the chase. I would recommend it to all ages, and for advanced readers to read to beginner readers.
Dec 04, 2011
Magpie67
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I love monsters!!!!!! Especially at Halloween time, but this book could be read every day cause once a month, they need a haircut just like humans do. :o)
Nov 02, 2011
Paula
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The little guy sneaks out at night to help the monsters with their hair
At night under a full moon, a child operates a barber shop with a monstrous clientele.
At night under a full moon, a child operates a barber shop with a monstrous clientele.
Jun 21, 2011
The Library Lady
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Funny and charming. Great for early elementary and older preschoolers. Not for toddlers afraid of haircuts or monsters, though the monsters aren't scary here.
Oct 09, 2010
Amy
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It is silly, funny, creepy, and delightful! I've read it to my sons 2nd and 4th grade classes and they all loved it. I love a good Halloween book!
Sep 14, 2010
Erin
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Cute spin on the child-does-what-the-parent-does-but-in-secret. Simple and nicely illustrated. Some kids will adore this book.
Apr 11, 2011
Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)
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I got a chuckle when reading this...and I loved the little boy cutting hair in his monster slippers...
Feb 11, 2011
Jeffrey
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Young barber has a night job at his father's barber shop cutting the hair of monsters.
Fun pictures.
Fun pictures.
Dec 20, 2011
Jeanne
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Good readaloud for storytime. Good pictures and a change of the regular story of Halloween.
May 04, 2011
Allison
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FUNNY! And wonderful illustrations in which you will see new things with each reading.
Mar 03, 2011
Rachel
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Children's Choice Book Awards Finalist: Kindergarten to Second Grade Book of the Year
Oct 20, 2011
Total
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it was so fun and it nspired me to get a haircut CUZ I AM A MONSTER!!!!!!
Oct 16, 2011
Joe
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Good Halloween book for kids as opposed to all those crappy ones out there.
Sep 28, 2011
~*~Teresa Gyllenhaal~*~
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Super cute story and illustrations! So glad I bought this book!
