The Hairy Book

The [adjective] Books

by Babette Cole

Hairy hats and hairy feet . . . Hair that doesn't smell too sweet! The pages of this book are crammed with every imaginable sort of hairiness. From hair on your head and hairy legs, hairy noses and hairy chests, to smelly hair and itchy hair, hairy skirts and hairy shirts.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published October 4, 1984

About the author

Babette Cole was a British children's author and illustrator. Born on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands in 1949, she attended the Canterbury College of Art (now the University for the Creative Arts) and received first-class BA Honors. She worked on such children's programmes as Bagpuss (working with Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin) and Jackanory for BBC television.

As a children's writer, Cole created more than 150 picture books. Her best-seller Doctor Dog has been adapted as a successful children's cartoon series. Much of her work is earthy comedy, having titles like The Smelly Book, The Hairy Book, The Slimy Book and The Silly Book.

She spent her time writing, visiting schools and traveling. After a short illness she died on 15 January 2017, aged 66.

Reviews

[Justin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was very cute.

[Davin Thompson-williams · Rating 2 out of 5]

I honestly do not see the draw with this book. This book to me is what happens when people create out of boredom. The end was funny but what I had to sit through to get there was not worth my time. The two stars sre for the ending.

[Erin]

i LOved this book when i was younger

[Ken Ficara · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Gail Longton Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

We loved this very silly book, especially considering our daughter was bald until she was almost three.