Book details
Pierre's New Hair
Description
WINNER of the 2022 Klaus Flugge Prize - Celebrating outstanding newcomers to picture book illustration. Pierre and his friends decide to enter a roller skating competition and put in hours of practice, training, hair styling and costume planning. But what will happen when Pierre can't get the perfect quiff and is running late? Will he make it to the competition on time? And will he still have the confidence to skate with his friends? 'Pierre is a bear who loves hair and roller-skating. But can his moves and his quiff impress his favourite roller disco team, the Poodle Squad? The judges loved the anarchy and edge Joseph Hollis brings to his story, and his clever use of the pages and layout. Despite the absurdity, he builds a believable world, the details adding up into something real.' - Klaus Flugge Prize Judging Panel; A joyful and colorful debut picture book about a quiff-loving bear who discovers that it’s not all about looks
Age
5-7
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- Encourages Creativity: The story of 'Pierre's New Hair' may inspire children to think creatively and embrace their unique sense of style, showing them the joy of self-expression through Pierre's adventures with his new hair.
- Teaches Acceptance: The book could contain important lessons about accepting oneself and others, regardless of how they look, which is a valuable lesson for children to learn early in life.
- Enhances Reading Skills: Reading any children's book, including 'Pierre's New Hair,' helps young readers develop their language skills, vocabulary, and comprehension in an engaging and entertaining way.
- Promotes Diversity: If 'Pierre's New Hair' includes a diverse cast of characters, it can help children understand and appreciate the beauty of diversity in the world around them.