Elsie Clarke and the Vampire Hairdresser

by Ged Adamson

Overview

Elsie hates getting her haircut. There's absolutely nothing more terrifying for her. "They squirt you and they pull and they snip!" she cries in her most horribly loud voice. "I'm never going again. EVER!"

But after some coercion from her parents, Elsie reluctantly tries a new hairdresser named Boris Lazzario. Almost immediately, Boris is eager to cut her hair, but then learns of her fear. Reassuringly, Boris explains that his father, Count Lazzario, also dreads haircuts and is unhappy by Boris's profession Boris. When confronted with the mean Count Lazzario, Elsie learns that she must be brave, in the end, both she and the count learn that haircuts are not so scary after al.

With playful text and distinct illustrations, this story will surely improve any child's perception on those dreaded haircuts!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781620879832
Publisher:	Sky Pony Press
Publication date:	09/03/2013
Pages:	28
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 11.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Ged Adamson is a published cartoonist and illustrator. His cartoons can be found in magazines such as Punch and Prospect, as well as in books, on television, and in films. Elsie Clarke and the Vampire Hairdresser is his first children's book. Adamson currently lives in England with his wife Helen and son Rex.

Editorial Reviews

10/01/2013
PreS-K—Elsie is a brave little girl, but terrified of haircuts. To shake things up, her parents send her to a hairdresser who is a vampire. Before cutting the child's hair, Boris gives her a tour of his home, pointing out a painting of his father, who is also scared of haircuts. The father disapproved of his son's career choice instead of his being a "proper vampire." As Boris finishes his story, the father leaps into the room with a howl, and an angry chase ensues. Elsie ends it by yelling, "You should be proud of your son. He's not a monster like you." The father starts to cry and acknowledges that she is right. He just wishes that his son hadn't chosen such a scary profession, and Elsie realizes that her fear is just plain ridiculous. Boris cuts their hair and they are thrilled with the results. The bright, cartoon characters and objects are placed over textured backgrounds such as wallpapers, rugs, and tweed. The result has an appropriately Georgian feel. This book would be a great addition to family hair-salon waiting rooms, and for kids who love silly vampires.—Amelia Jenkins, Juneau Public Library, AK

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