Haircut

Theo Heras, Renné Benoit

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Book cover for Haircut
Book cover for Haircut
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Haircut

Haircut

Theo Heras, Renné Benoit

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Description

A confidence-boosting story about a little one's first haircut from the creators of Hat On, Hat Off, Baby Cakes, and Where's Bunny?

Uh oh, hair in eyes--it's time for this little one's first haircut. The barbershop comes alive with sensory details as he watches other customers and bravely takes his own turn in the chair. Clip, clip, clip...Now there is a big boy in the mirror!

Theo Heras and Renné Benoit once again capture the toddler experience with simplicity and charm. In this "Toddler Tough" book complete with a padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-heavy pages that are easy to turn and hard to tear, The Haircut is perfect for little ones who are just beginning to feel big.

Critical Reviews

  • "Told with simplicity in short, clipped sentences, The
    Haircut     will be relatable to toddlers, many of whom will have some
    anxiety about getting their hair cut for the first time. The large book format,
    with padded covers and rounded corners, is perfect for little ones, and the
    heavy pages make it both durable and easy for toddlers to turn the pages. Renné
    Benoit's soft watercolor illustrations, rendered in muted shades of blue, tan
    and sienna with pops of red, add charm to the story....Recommended." --CM
    Magazine     (★★★★★)

  • "This picture book for ages one to three prepares a child
    for their first visit to a hairdresser or barber....I loved the illustrations
    by Benoit as well. The boy is so cute and his expressions are so relatable. A
    great book for any library or home collection." --Bookworm (★★★★★)

  • "Filled with humor and honesty, the book sets up an
    atmosphere where it's okay to feel your feelings and that the adults are there
    to be supportive and gentle....The balance of discomfort and delight throughout
    the story is a lovely way to introduce young children to new experiences, like
    haircuts, and set the stage for conversations about other new things." --Canadian
    Children's Book News     (★★★★★)

  • "Sparse text and simple illustrations keep the focus on the experience, making the book appropriate for its intended audience...the story may ease worries for little ones preparing for their own appointment." -- School Library Journal (Starred Review ★★★★★)

  • "By showing the haircut from beginning to end, the story may ease worries for little ones preparing for their own appointment." Verdict: A first purchase -- School Library Journal (Starred Review ★★★★★)

  • "A great read aloud for fathers and sons to bond over this
    'first haircut experience' and to ease the anxiety for toddlers in going to the
    barbershop." --Youth Services Book Review (★★★★★)

  • "What a wonderful book to read with toddlers (and then get
    them reading for themselves) who will be experiencing their first
    haircut....Whether a parent wants to help a child to prepare for that first
    haircut or to reminisce about that first experience, The Haircut is
    there for a snuggly read." --CanLit for LittleCanadians (★★★★★)

  • "The text is wonderfully spare - this would be a delightful
    pick for a baby or toddler time, where attention spans are often
    limited...Heras was a children's librarian for 24 years, and it shows in her
    writing - she really knows what makes for a successful book for the littlest
    listeners. And as always, Benoit's illustrations are charming..." --Raincity
    Librarian     (★★★★★)

  • "Heras shows how something a little scary becomes much
    easier with Daddy along to make it better....A cute story to share with kids
    that are worried about their first haircut." --Mr. Alex's Bookshelf (★★★★★)

  • "The first haircut, or actually most haircuts for a young
    child, can be a scary experience. This is a good book to share with a child who
    might be nervous about getting a haircut." --Mrs. Book Dragon (★★★★★)

  • "This simple book will be relatable to many of my patrons - we have several inexpensive barbers in our small downtown and many kids will go there with their dads for a first haircut. While I would make sure you have a variety of books portraying haircuts which include different experiences and perspectives, this is a solid choice for my community." -- Flying Off My Bookshelf

Publishing Information

Publisher: Pajama Press
Pub date: 2026-02-24
Length: 24 pages

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