Description
Here is the story of a Melissa Parkington, who longs to do something good -- and whose long and beautiful hair leads to the ultimate act of kindness and generosity.
"Spectacular!" "Gorgeous!" "Fabulous!" These are some of the words people use to describe Melissa Parkington's hair, which is long, thick, and so shiny that it seems to sparkle. But Melissa Parkington would like to be known for more than her hair. Afterall, her hair isn't really an accomplishment. It just grows out of her head! Melissa wants to do something special, someting spectacular. But everything she tries doesn't seem to work out the way she plans. Then, one day, she discovers she can do something special - with her hair.
About the Author
Pat Brisson has written a number of books for children, including Tap-Dance Fever, Hobbledy-Clop, Star Blanket, and Wand'a's Roses. She lives in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
Suzanne Bloom is the author and illustrator of the ever-popular Goose and Bear series, including the Geisel Honor-winning A Splendid Friend, Indeed, as well as many books outside the series, such as I Just Like You, The Bus for Us and A Mighty Fine Time Machine. A longtime resident of upstate New York, Suzanne is a graduate of Cooper Union and is a mother and a grandmother. Visit suzannebloom.com.
Reviews
"This honest and deeply felt story should have a place in most collections." -School Library Journal
"Brisson's clear and heartening story is balanced by Bloom's mixed-media, deeply colored gauche/pencil/crayon paintings depicting an assortment of scenes filled with multicultural children and a compassionate and benevolent young girl who has found her way to make a difference." -Kirkus Reviews
"The story is well-crafted and shows Melissa's growth as a character. . . . Overall, readers will connect to both the story and the illustrations." -Library Media Connection
Awards
Short-listed for Keystone to Reading Book Award (Primary) 2008.
Book Information
ISBN 9781590784099
Author Pat Brisson
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Boyds Mills Press
Publisher Astra Publishing House
Weight(grams) 403g
Dimensions(mm) 286mm * 226mm * 8mm
"Spectacular!" "Gorgeous!" "Fabulous!" These are some of the words people use to describe Melissa Parkington's hair, which is long, thick, and so shiny that it seems to sparkle. But Melissa Parkington would like to be known for more than her hair. Afterall, her hair isn't really an accomplishment. It just grows out of her head! Melissa wants to do something special, someting spectacular. But everything she tries doesn't seem to work out the way she plans. Then, one day, she discovers she can do something special - with her hair.
About the Author
Pat Brisson has written a number of books for children, including Tap-Dance Fever, Hobbledy-Clop, Star Blanket, and Wand'a's Roses. She lives in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
Suzanne Bloom is the author and illustrator of the ever-popular Goose and Bear series, including the Geisel Honor-winning A Splendid Friend, Indeed, as well as many books outside the series, such as I Just Like You, The Bus for Us and A Mighty Fine Time Machine. A longtime resident of upstate New York, Suzanne is a graduate of Cooper Union and is a mother and a grandmother. Visit suzannebloom.com.
Reviews
"This honest and deeply felt story should have a place in most collections." -School Library Journal
"Brisson's clear and heartening story is balanced by Bloom's mixed-media, deeply colored gauche/pencil/crayon paintings depicting an assortment of scenes filled with multicultural children and a compassionate and benevolent young girl who has found her way to make a difference." -Kirkus Reviews
"The story is well-crafted and shows Melissa's growth as a character. . . . Overall, readers will connect to both the story and the illustrations." -Library Media Connection
Awards
Short-listed for Keystone to Reading Book Award (Primary) 2008.
Book Information
ISBN 9781590784099
Author Pat Brisson
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Boyds Mills Press
Publisher Astra Publishing House
Weight(grams) 403g
Dimensions(mm) 286mm * 226mm * 8mm
