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This relatable story from award-winning author-illustrator Hyewon Yum explores the universal fear of first haircuts with honesty, tenderness, and humor. Little lion needs a haircut. But he doesn't want one! Is he worried? No. Is he scared? NO! He just likes his hair the way it is. R-O-A-R! But there's someone else who needs a haircut, too...it's Dad, and he doesn't want one, either! Maybe if they go to the barbershop together, there will be nothing...

Stewart's parents think he needs his first haircut but he refuses because his hair is perfect for collecting spiders and hiding treats, until it grows so long that it interferes with his favorite activity--scaring.

"Billie is the best hairdresser in the world! She likes to comb and style her dolls' hair. But real hairdressers cut too ..."--Page 4 of cover.

Robert thinks that the kids are laughing at him because he needs a haircut so he invests in the help of his best friend Paul to do the job.

A boy fears that he has lost his super powers after a villain captures him and cuts the hair that he believes is the source of his strength.

Daniel gets his first haircut from Nana Platypus.

"Sheep loves styling her full and fluffy wool. But when it grows too full and too fluffy, it covers her eyes, and then ... SPLAT! Luckily, it's shearing day! But Sheep doesn't want to give up her fabulous curls! Can Sheep Dog convince Sheep that a haircut is for the best?"--Inside front jacket flap.

Deciding a new haircut will give her the boost she needs, Karen is devastated when the hairstylist cuts her hair all wrong and wonders if she will ever get back to feeling like her usual confident self.