Crazy Hair Day Big Book

Stanley Birdbaum is ready to shine on Crazy Hair Day-his hair is rolled, sprayed and styled to perfection. But his excitement quickly turns to horror when he discovers that Crazy Hair Day is actually next week, and today is School Photograph Day! Crazy Hair Day is a humorous and heartfelt story about embarrassment, friendship and acceptance. Stanley's classmates rally around him in a surprising and supportive way, showing the power of empathy and kindness. This big book edition is perfect for shared reading experiences in classrooms and features large, engaging illustrations. Winner of the International Reading Association Children's Choice Award, it offers important life lessons wrapped in colourful humour and relatability.

Educational benefits

• Teaches empathy, inclusion and kindness through story.
• Enhances emotional literacy by exploring feelings of embarrassment and support.
• Supports literacy skills through narrative structure and dialogue.
• Encourages self-expression and individuality.

Classroom ideas

• Discussion: Talk about how Stanley felt and why his friends helped him.
• Art activity: Design your own Crazy Hair Day look.
• Writing: Write about a time you felt different or needed help.

Information

• Ages: 5-8 years
• Dimensions: 32.5 cm (L) x 41 cm (H); 32 pages
• Big book format for classroom read-alouds
• Suitable for lower primary classroom use.