Internationally acclaimed picture book creator david shannon has always been an artist. I should have known better coming from david shannon, but you know, a book about head lice. From the opening scene of happy, oversized lice, you know these bugs are determined to stay and mom is about to go nuts. Oct 2, 20 ideas and activities for david shannon books. His publisher described the book as a humorous take on battling head lice. David shannon books, author biography, and reading level.
Well known childrens book author david shannon just published a new book about lice called bugs in my hair. From the opening picture of a happy, oversized louse appearing with his suitcases, you know these bugs are determined to stay, and mom is about to go. Elementary school nurses offices might want to have this one on hand. But yes, this very clever, delightfully illustrated childrens book is about head lice. Bestselling awardwinner david shannon shows the funny side of waging war againstoh no. His most recent book was the new york times bestseller grow up, david. If youre itching to read a fun one with your young reader, nit pick this one. See more ideas about david shannon, author studies and beginning of school.
Dealing with lice is no laughing matter, but david shannon s adorable book, bugs in my hair makes it a little better. From the opening scene of happy, oversized lice, you know these bugs are determined to stay. I dont find myself, or my daughters going back to it like david shannon s other books time and time again. And although its a fairly common occurrence among the preschool and school set, yet no one really wants to talk about it. If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. I loved the way shannon made head lice funny, and showed my girls that just about anyone can get it. Author david shannon learned about head lice the hard way. David shannon born october 5, 1959 is an american writer and illustrator of childrens books. I found this book on scholastics website and immediately knew i had to order it. A friend and preschool teacher recommended the picture book bugs in my hair by david shannon as a way to find a bit of humor in the situation. From the opening picture of a happy, oversized louse appearing with his suitcases, you know these bugs are determined to stay, and mom is about to go nuts.
Bugs in my hair by david shannon twin cities lice removal. Awardwinning author david shannon shows the funny side of waging war againstoh no. Book lists for ages 3 to 5 book lists for ages 6 to 7. Bugs in my hair by david shannon is a story with vivid pictures and a clear description for moms about head lice. When immaculately groomed ellie gets head lice she is terribly upset, but once she learns some facts about the creatures, she calms down and figures out a way to help her classmates. Oct 08, 20 awardwinning author david shannon shows the funny side of waging war againstoh no. We just love love love david shannon books, but this one, is just okay. Buy this book though one must attend advanced fairy school to. Actually, it wasnt as hard for shannon as it was for his daughter, emma, and his wife, heidi. Shannon offers young head lice victims and the grownups who love them a muchneeded source of levity and empathy. Aug 27, 20 david shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including no, david. David shannon dedicates this story to all moms and their battle against head lice. Shannon offers young head lice victims and the grownups who love them a much needed source of levity and empathy. From the opening picture of a happy, oversized louse appearing with his.
By book s end, the lice have been whittled down from. Childrens author takes on the dreaded itchy head a new book by awardwinning illustrator and author david shannon sheds light on an uncomfortable but universal problem head lice. It is a cute book and makes the whole process better. Shannon s bestsellers include a bad case of stripes, duck on a bike, and too many toys.
When i heard about his newest book, bugs in my hair. Most parents dont find anything about lice eradication funny, but his book does give the opportunity to laugh at this annoying situation. David shannon wasnt long in establishing himself as a successful illustrator for both adults and children. This is my favorite lice themed book and just love anything by david shannon. Simply connect the tool to your phone or tablet lice detective. Sep 09, 20 bestselling awardwinner david shannon shows the funny side of waging war againstoh no.
Well, david shannon has taken lice on with a funny, creative, and educational book about lice called, bugs in my hair. This story is guaranteed to make you laugh and itch. It covers such topics as head lice habitats human heads only, dogs are gross anatomy his body is slightly see through, so he can always see what he ate for lunch, and parenting practice the female louse sticks eggs to human hair and uses the leftover glue for her model airplanes. David shannon books list of books by author david shannon. This packet includes printables to help teach your students about those little nasties and work on your literacy skills as well. Oct 05, 20 childrens author takes on the dreaded itchy head a new book by awardwinning illustrator and author david shannon sheds light on an uncomfortable but universal problem head lice. At the age of five, he wrote and illustrated his first book. The answer is indubitably, and in more ways than one. But somehow, shannon makes this book both entertaining and informative. Jul 18, 2014 new book by david shannon all about lice.
David shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including no, david. By books end, the lice have been whittled down from. David shannon waging war against head lice is the funny focus of bugs in my hair, the newest picture book from the celebrated david shannon. Bugs in my hair by david shannon the childrens book. Sep 25, 20 i loved the way shannon made head lice funny, and showed my girls that just about anyone can get it. In early october, my family experienced what now seems to have become the new normal in schools.
You might be familiar with his no, david books, or a bad case of the stripes. David shannon s picture books are loved for their endearing characters and laughaloud humor, and roys charming naughtiness will remind readers of what they love about shannon s no, david. A good book to give to parents and kids who are selfconscious about head lice. On every page were pictures of david doing things he was not supposed to do and these words. How georgie radbourn saved baseball published in 1994 is considered as the first book of shannon. Its become a book that the girls as for at bedtime. Shannon somehow manages to convey the horror and shame of. Book read aloud head lice nobody talks about them, but theyre everywhere. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Bestselling awardwinner david shannon shows the funny side of waging war against oh no.
From the opening picture of a happy, oversized louse appearing with his suitcases, you. Oh, the shame and humiliation of having bugs in you hair. We offer effective, discreet, inhome lice removal service. Although, if your child gets lice, this might be a fun book to read. Internationally acclaimed picturebook creator david shannon has always been an artist. Playful lettering becomes part of the page design and demands a most expressive reading voice. This book is guaranteed to make you laugh, and itch. From the opening picture of a happy, oversized louse appearing with his suitcases, you know. Bugs in my hair by david shannon story time for kids.
There was the one about snakes my greatest fear, the one about snot ew. David shannon, the author and illustrator of a new picture book for kids, bugs in my hair. This would be a great book to have around the house when head lice hit the class room and your child has questions about what head lice are. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
As a whole, my first graders love any book by david shannon. Beloved picture book creator david shannon introduces a new character in a satisfyingly silly and subversive take on a familiar parable. Shannon s trademark color palette of yellows and oranges, so wonderful in his david books, fills the spreads with explosive energy as his magnificently magnified lice leap off the pages with endearingly expressive faces, personalities and costumes. Kids love reading bugs in my hair living mi vida loca. Shannons bestsellers include a bad case of stripes, duck on a bike, and too many toys. David shannon speaks about his inspiration for bugs in my hair. This autobiographical according to the authors note story from shannon a bad case of stripes, 1998, etc. Interview with david shannon did the book make you itchy. From the opening picture of a happy, oversized louse appearing with his suitcases, you know these bugs are determined. Ill cop to an exploratory scalp scratch during our interview. Bestselling, award winner david shannon shows the funny side of waging war against oh no. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading bugs in my hair. We run a lice clinic of america and have this book on hand for the kids to read while getting deloused and they love it. Shannons trademark color palette of yellows and oranges, so wonderful in his david books, fills the spreads with explosive energy as his magnificently magnified lice leap off the pages with endearingly expressive faces, personalities and costumes.
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