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Eva and Sadie and the Worst Haircut EVER!
Meet Eva and Sadie in debut picture book author Jeff Cohen's Eva and Sadie and the Worst Haircut EVER! The book was inspired by the viral recording of NPR reporter Jeff interviewing his two little girls explaining the worst haircut ever. When big sister Sadie notices Eva's hair is just too long and getting out of control, she decides to take matters into her own hands. When the haircut is over and there's a pile of hair on the floor, Sadie realizes she may have done something wrong. What will Eva and Sadie's parents say? Will they be able to fix the worst haircut ever? With beautiful illustrations from Elanna Allen, young readers will love reading a story based on a real-life sister act! In the same vein as Fancy Nancy, the fun and creativity of sibling relationships shine through in this sweet tale of cutting hair and learning lessons.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published June 3, 2014
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About the author
Jeff Cohen
89 books69 followersLibrarian note: This author also goes by the pen name
E.J. Copperman
Jeff Cohen has worked in news since 2001, most recently as the city reporter for the Hartford Courant. He lives in Middletown, CT, with his wife, two daughters, and their cats.
Jeff Cohen is the nom de plume for Jeffrey Cohen, writer of intentionally funny murder mysteries in the Double Feature and Aaron Tucker series. As E.J. Copperman he writes the Haunted Guesthouse mystery series, and now collaborates with himself on the Samuel Hoenig Asperger’s Mystery series.
He’s been writing for a (nominal) living since graduating from Rutgers College during the Paleozoic Era, and has had articles published in The New York Times (which included lawn care tips from the head groundskeeper at Yankee Stadium, back when it really was Yankee Stadium), USA Weekend, TV Guide, Premiere, Writer’s Digest, American Baby, Hollywood Scriptwriter and many others.
When the idea for one of his countless unproduced screenplays wouldn’t cooperate and become a script, Jeff wrote it as a novel called For Whom the Minivan Rolls, and the book was published by Bancroft Press in 2002. It was followed in the Aaron Tucker series by A Farewell to Legs and As Dog Is My Witness. Aaron returned in a 2011 short story, The Gun Also Rises, in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. The story won the Barry Award (at the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame!) for best short story of 2012.
The Double Feature Mystery series from Berkley Prime Crime began with Some Like It Hot-Buttered, which introduced Elliot Freed and his all-comedy movie theater, Comedy Tonight. It was followed by It Happened One Knife and A Night at the Operation.
Under the name E.J. Copperman, Jeff writes the Haunted Guesthouse Mystery series, which began with Night of the Living Deed and continues with An Uninvited Ghost, Old Haunts, and Chance of a Ghost. The series will continue in December with Inspector Specter.
In his copious spare time, Jeff is an unaccomplished amateur guitar player, a fan of Major League Baseball, a couch potato and a teacher of screenwriting at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He’s also available for weddings and bar mitzvahs, but don’t expect an expensive gift.
Visit Jeff on Facebook and Twitter, and read him at Hey, There’s A Dead Guy In The Living Room, the most comprehensive blog on mystery writing. Besides Jeff Cohen (Monday’s blogger), you’ll see perspectives from literary agent Josh Getzler on Tuesdays, publisher Lynne Patrick on Wednesdays, editor Terri Bischoff on Thursdays, publicist Erin Mitchell on Fridays, bookseller Marilyn Thiele on Saturdays and librarian Jessy Randall on Sundays. Check in every day for something new on mysteries, books and publishing!
Jeff Cohen has worked in news since 2001, most recently as the city reporter for the Hartford Courant. He lives in Middletown, CT, with his wife, two daughters, and their cats.
Jeff Cohen is the nom de plume for Jeffrey Cohen, writer of intentionally funny murder mysteries in the Double Feature and Aaron Tucker series. As E.J. Copperman he writes the Haunted Guesthouse mystery series, and now collaborates with himself on the Samuel Hoenig Asperger’s Mystery series.
He’s been writing for a (nominal) living since graduating from Rutgers College during the Paleozoic Era, and has had articles published in The New York Times (which included lawn care tips from the head groundskeeper at Yankee Stadium, back when it really was Yankee Stadium), USA Weekend, TV Guide, Premiere, Writer’s Digest, American Baby, Hollywood Scriptwriter and many others.
When the idea for one of his countless unproduced screenplays wouldn’t cooperate and become a script, Jeff wrote it as a novel called For Whom the Minivan Rolls, and the book was published by Bancroft Press in 2002. It was followed in the Aaron Tucker series by A Farewell to Legs and As Dog Is My Witness. Aaron returned in a 2011 short story, The Gun Also Rises, in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. The story won the Barry Award (at the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame!) for best short story of 2012.
The Double Feature Mystery series from Berkley Prime Crime began with Some Like It Hot-Buttered, which introduced Elliot Freed and his all-comedy movie theater, Comedy Tonight. It was followed by It Happened One Knife and A Night at the Operation.
Under the name E.J. Copperman, Jeff writes the Haunted Guesthouse Mystery series, which began with Night of the Living Deed and continues with An Uninvited Ghost, Old Haunts, and Chance of a Ghost. The series will continue in December with Inspector Specter.
In his copious spare time, Jeff is an unaccomplished amateur guitar player, a fan of Major League Baseball, a couch potato and a teacher of screenwriting at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He’s also available for weddings and bar mitzvahs, but don’t expect an expensive gift.
Visit Jeff on Facebook and Twitter, and read him at Hey, There’s A Dead Guy In The Living Room, the most comprehensive blog on mystery writing. Besides Jeff Cohen (Monday’s blogger), you’ll see perspectives from literary agent Josh Getzler on Tuesdays, publisher Lynne Patrick on Wednesdays, editor Terri Bischoff on Thursdays, publicist Erin Mitchell on Fridays, bookseller Marilyn Thiele on Saturdays and librarian Jessy Randall on Sundays. Check in every day for something new on mysteries, books and publishing!
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June 23, 2019
When Sadie decides to cut her younger sister Eva's wild and curly hair, the result is not what she expected. In fact, it is the worst haircut ever! Needless to say, the girls' parents are less than thrilled, leading to Sadie getting a "consequence," in the form of a prohibition on her favorite chocolate for a week, and Eva getting a new, professional haircut...
A cute sibling story, Eva and Sadie and the Worst Haircut EVER! was journalist Jeff Cohen's debut picture-book, and was apparently inspired by a real occurrence involving his daughters. I appreciated the fact that Sadie's mistake results in consequences (a concept singularly lacking in some children's books these days), but that it doesn't destroy her loving bond with Eva. The artwork, done by illustrator and animator Elanna Allen, is colorful and cute. Recommended to anyone looking for picture-books about sisters and/or haircuts.
A cute sibling story, Eva and Sadie and the Worst Haircut EVER! was journalist Jeff Cohen's debut picture-book, and was apparently inspired by a real occurrence involving his daughters. I appreciated the fact that Sadie's mistake results in consequences (a concept singularly lacking in some children's books these days), but that it doesn't destroy her loving bond with Eva. The artwork, done by illustrator and animator Elanna Allen, is colorful and cute. Recommended to anyone looking for picture-books about sisters and/or haircuts.
November 7, 2016
1. Eva and Sadie are sisters. Sadie notices Eva's hair is growing out of control and thinks the the best way to fix this is to cut her sisters hair herself. Well long story short is Sadie does not do a good job and is worried what her parents will say. This book was based on an interview the author had with two young girls and decided to write about it.
2. K-2nd grade
3. This is a fun book that could be used to transition from one subject to another.
4. All students can find humor in this book and should be left for individual reading.
5. This would be a good group book to tell similar experiences kids may have had with there siblings.
6. The teacher could read this story then relate it to one of their own stories with a brother or sister that got them in trouble.
7. Ramona and Beezus is a book in the same category as this one.
8. I could not find any related multimedia connections for this book.
2. K-2nd grade
3. This is a fun book that could be used to transition from one subject to another.
4. All students can find humor in this book and should be left for individual reading.
5. This would be a good group book to tell similar experiences kids may have had with there siblings.
6. The teacher could read this story then relate it to one of their own stories with a brother or sister that got them in trouble.
7. Ramona and Beezus is a book in the same category as this one.
8. I could not find any related multimedia connections for this book.
September 10, 2017
I know I'm supposed to be grateful that this book is guiding a child thru what could happen if she made a poor choice, but all this book made me do was reflect on every time I cut my hair on a whim - how freeing and wonderful it felt - I don't recall there being any consequences... just less hair.
May 4, 2017
Cute story about two sisters. Older sister gives younger sister a haircut, then has to deal with the consequences.
July 26, 2018
Sadie thought her little sister Eva’s hair was too long and curly. She decided to cut her hair, but it turned out to be a disaster. She felt sorry for ruining Eva’s hair, and she did her best to do cool things for her little sister.
The story is plain, but many readers could connect this disaster with their own experiences. Sadie did not intend to ruin her sister’s hair but made her prettier. She admitted her mistakes and took responsibility. Her parents also learned that the scissors should not be located in reaching distance of a child. The ugly haircut could be dramatic if Eva disliked it, but Eva did not care much about her hair cut anyway.
The story is plain, but many readers could connect this disaster with their own experiences. Sadie did not intend to ruin her sister’s hair but made her prettier. She admitted her mistakes and took responsibility. Her parents also learned that the scissors should not be located in reaching distance of a child. The ugly haircut could be dramatic if Eva disliked it, but Eva did not care much about her hair cut anyway.
January 30, 2024
This story is hilarious, and teaches kids about mistakes and why they should think before they act. It also brushes up on the topic of accountability, which I love discussing and promoting! Also the illustrations are so colorful and flow well with the read.
March 5, 2024
Cohen Chase #1
Eva & Sadie #1
Sadie gives Eva a bad haircut
Parents go Aye Karumba!!!
Sadie feels bad and gets punished
Eva gets a real haircut
The end
It was ok but nothing to get too excited about.
Not really a hair raising tale!
Eva & Sadie #1
Sadie gives Eva a bad haircut
Parents go Aye Karumba!!!
Sadie feels bad and gets punished
Eva gets a real haircut
The end
It was ok but nothing to get too excited about.
Not really a hair raising tale!
October 14, 2017
This one was also cute and also taught a little life lesson.
November 18, 2019
hardest read ever it had to many big words, I am el homosexualiybv gtq
November 18, 2019
my daddy never gave me big man talk how do i make baby i want baby
November 18, 2019
This boy Jodi about to get clapped by the east street Ballars
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 24, 2023
به کتاب بامزه دربارهی خرابکاریهای بچگی!
May 12, 2018
Sadie thinks Eva’s hair has grown way too long, so with the help of their mom’s scissors Sadie decides to take action. A great read that is both funny and shows a real dynamic between sisters.
June 7, 2014
Only one typo, a missing end quotes after "I feel really really terrible."
This was fun and quirky and absolutely appropriate for our story before naptime today with my girls (almost five and three years old, as of this summer). As a parent that has experienced that horror movie soundtrack in the back of my mind when my youngest daughter runs into the room with full on squealing with glee "Look what [AppleBlossom] did, she gave me a haircut!" I know how 'that' particular surprise feels and the mix of horror and adoration of cuteness... (In the most recent particular incident she actually cut a few side bangs for both of them, and it actually looks pretty good and stylish, however I left that comment for just the Enginerd's ears and my stern face greeted the girls.)
Sadie and Eva are adorable and their experience is another great reminder for the girls of what NOT to do (including climbing in the tub, standing on the toilet, and opening mama's cabinet!) and a good conversation and discussion starter on what they should do with their opinions. (If you think her hair is causing a problem, such as brushing the potty when she sits, tell us! And we can discuss real options as a family.)
I'm delighted with the cuteness of this book and do agree that it is in the same vein as Fancy Nancy sibling love. I definitely think fans will agree. Sadie and Eva are fun and I wouldn't mind more if their adventures.
As of now I haven't heard the original NPR radio-telling of the story, but I plan to look it up soon.
posted: http://creativemadnessmama.com/blog/2...
Thanks to HC. Own a 10x10 jacketed hardcover as of 6/6/14.
This was fun and quirky and absolutely appropriate for our story before naptime today with my girls (almost five and three years old, as of this summer). As a parent that has experienced that horror movie soundtrack in the back of my mind when my youngest daughter runs into the room with full on squealing with glee "Look what [AppleBlossom] did, she gave me a haircut!" I know how 'that' particular surprise feels and the mix of horror and adoration of cuteness... (In the most recent particular incident she actually cut a few side bangs for both of them, and it actually looks pretty good and stylish, however I left that comment for just the Enginerd's ears and my stern face greeted the girls.)
Sadie and Eva are adorable and their experience is another great reminder for the girls of what NOT to do (including climbing in the tub, standing on the toilet, and opening mama's cabinet!) and a good conversation and discussion starter on what they should do with their opinions. (If you think her hair is causing a problem, such as brushing the potty when she sits, tell us! And we can discuss real options as a family.)
I'm delighted with the cuteness of this book and do agree that it is in the same vein as Fancy Nancy sibling love. I definitely think fans will agree. Sadie and Eva are fun and I wouldn't mind more if their adventures.
As of now I haven't heard the original NPR radio-telling of the story, but I plan to look it up soon.
posted: http://creativemadnessmama.com/blog/2...
Thanks to HC. Own a 10x10 jacketed hardcover as of 6/6/14.
July 7, 2014
Eva and Sadie are sisters. Eva’s hair is long and curly. Sadie thinks that it is too long, too curly, and too much of a bother. It is practically impossible to tame! Then, Sadie had an idea – why not give Eva a haircut? Awesome idea, right? Maybe not so much…
An NPR radio reporter, Jeff Cohen has 2 little girls, Sadie, 5, and Eva, 3. He interviewed his kids after a disastrous hair cutting incident. The original interview is hilarious. Apparently the interview went viral and Mr. Cohen turned the story into a very cute picture book. The story is very well-written, and has a great message. The message that Sadie learns is “It’s okay to make mistakes, as long as we learn from them, and try not to do them again.” Sadie and Eva are great characters, ones you can relate with - after all who hasn’t done something like this when you were little? Ms. Allen’s illustrations put the finishing touch on the book, like the whipped cream and cherry on the sundae. I think children will love learning from Eva and Sadie’s mistake. :)
*NOTE I got a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
An NPR radio reporter, Jeff Cohen has 2 little girls, Sadie, 5, and Eva, 3. He interviewed his kids after a disastrous hair cutting incident. The original interview is hilarious. Apparently the interview went viral and Mr. Cohen turned the story into a very cute picture book. The story is very well-written, and has a great message. The message that Sadie learns is “It’s okay to make mistakes, as long as we learn from them, and try not to do them again.” Sadie and Eva are great characters, ones you can relate with - after all who hasn’t done something like this when you were little? Ms. Allen’s illustrations put the finishing touch on the book, like the whipped cream and cherry on the sundae. I think children will love learning from Eva and Sadie’s mistake. :)
*NOTE I got a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
January 30, 2016
Meet Eva and Sadie in debut picture book author Jeff Cohen's Eva and Sadie and the Worst Haircut EVER! The book was inspired by the viral recording of NPR reporter Jeff interviewing his two little girls explaining the worst haircut ever. When big sister Sadie notices Eva's hair is just too long and getting out of control, she decides to take matters into her own hands. When the haircut is over and there's a pile of hair on the floor, Sadie realizes she may have done something wrong. What will Eva and Sadie's parents say? Will they be able to fix the worst haircut ever? With beautiful illustrations from Elanna Allen, young readers will love reading a story based on a real-life sister act! In the same vein as Fancy Nancy, the fun and creativity of sibling relationships shine through in this sweet tale of cutting hair and learning lessons.
Subject:
Haircutting -- Juvenile fiction.
Sisters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject:
Haircutting -- Juvenile fiction.
Sisters -- Juvenile fiction
June 29, 2014
This book perfectly captures those moments in childhood when siblings get an idea and implement it with the best intentions... only to face inevitable disaster.
Life with kids is made up of so many of these kind of moments.
This book allows you to relish the experience vicariously through intrepid Sadie and her (sometimes) willing accomplice, Eva.
Reading along as they deal with the mistake and face the consequence is a delight.
In addition, the illustrations are simply adorable. Share this book with a kid you love. It doesn't have to just be for girls. My sons loved it.
Life with kids is made up of so many of these kind of moments.
This book allows you to relish the experience vicariously through intrepid Sadie and her (sometimes) willing accomplice, Eva.
Reading along as they deal with the mistake and face the consequence is a delight.
In addition, the illustrations are simply adorable. Share this book with a kid you love. It doesn't have to just be for girls. My sons loved it.
October 6, 2014
Cohen,J.,& Allen,E. (2014). Eva and Sadie and the Worst Haircut EVER! New York: HarperCollins Children's Books.
Picture Book
Everyone has been there, whether or old or young, when they thought it was a good idea to cut their own hair. This picture book, takes us through that journey. However, the ending teaches everyone that even though it might look like a mistake at the time, it can be fixed and it might not be a mistake after all. This is a great story for grade K-2.
Picture Book
Everyone has been there, whether or old or young, when they thought it was a good idea to cut their own hair. This picture book, takes us through that journey. However, the ending teaches everyone that even though it might look like a mistake at the time, it can be fixed and it might not be a mistake after all. This is a great story for grade K-2.
September 12, 2023
Do you have a child that will start kindergarten in the fall? Then go get this book! I received the ARC on Monday and it is out today. I think this is a great book that shows the love of an older sister for her baby sister, and that you do not need to know everything before you start school. Eva's look when her dad gets home is priceless, and Sadie being worried about Eva on the first day of school is very sweet. This is a must have for your home library.
July 8, 2014
A realistic story about two sisters who play beauty parlor with a pair of real scissors.
Nice lead in and consequences. Nothing too memorable about the characters here. This is one of those books I'd hand a parent dealing with this exact situation not necessarily as a great new pleasure read.
Pencil and watercolor illustrations finished digitally. PreK-2.
Nice lead in and consequences. Nothing too memorable about the characters here. This is one of those books I'd hand a parent dealing with this exact situation not necessarily as a great new pleasure read.
Pencil and watercolor illustrations finished digitally. PreK-2.
May 28, 2015
3.75 stars I think my mother must have threaten us with our lives if we cut our hair. Even as an adult, it didn't dare cut my bangs. BUT I do remember giving a few dolls some new fros...so that said...don't cut you hair...go to a salon or have your parents do it...no one likes the Sinead O'Connor Look ...well unless you are in the Military...it is a good look!
October 26, 2015
This is a cute story about haircuts and what happens when a sister takes things into her own hands. Interesting that they talk about consequences for actions in this one. Colorful illustrations and not a rhyming text. Illustrations are mostly primary colors. Like the story as a comparative to others I like about hair theme.
August 5, 2014
This is a story with which most people can relate to some degree - doing something that they know right away was a mistake but that can't be taken back. It's heartfelt and the characters are adorable. Good for discussing mistakes with young children and how to learn from them.
July 3, 2014
I liked the idea of the book. Scissors and hair...it always happens. However, I felt at the end that it seemed to be "okay" that she cut Eva's hair because "we can't imagine it any other way". Cute illustrations.
July 17, 2014
While I really enjoyed the illustrations, I didn't love the story. The consequences for the deed didn't seem to match the action taken (no chocolate candy for cutting her little sister's hair). And at the end it all seemed fine with everyone anyway.
August 4, 2014
This is a cute story of an older sister cutting a younger sister's hair. It has fun pictures and is a tale that many students and parent will relate to. Some parents may fear that it turns out just a bit too well for the girls (giving kids an idea:)!
June 5, 2014
A pretty typical childhood experience in a picture book, good relationship between siblings.
June 21, 2016
So funny - what parent hasn't had a child cut their sibling's hair? A good way for kids to learn to put down the scissors!
September 16, 2014
Sadie offers to give her little sister a free haircut.
December 30, 2014
If my kids pulled this I would not be as nice as Eva and Sadie's parents. Just saying.
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