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Mini Myths: Brush Your Hair, Medusa!

By Joan Holub
Series: Mini Myths
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Mini Myths: Brush Your Hair, Medusa! by Joan Holub is a delightful children's book that playfully introduces young readers to Greek mythology. This amusing story features Medusa, who is reluctant to brush her wild hair, much to her mother's dismay. The book combines mythological elements with an everyday scenario to teach a gentle lesson about personal care in a fun and engaging way.
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You might like this charming children's book if you enjoy playful, modern twists on classic myths. It's perfect for young readers who love engaging illustrations and fun, relatable stories that make ancient tales accessible and entertaining.

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Mini Myths: Brush Your Hair, Medusa! tells the story of Medusa, who stubbornly refuses to care for her hair. Her long locks grow knottier and dirtier with each passing page, eliciting frozen expressions of shock from her family. Despite this, nothing convinces Medusa to brush her hair.

Only her hairdresser approaches Medusa with bravery and a blade, successfully solving the problem with a short haircut! All are pleased with this drastic yet adorable solution.

Leslie Patricelli's depictions of this physical comedy bring a lively visual narrative to Joan Holub's expertly focused text. The book includes a summary of the original Medusa's Wild Hair myth at the end.

Also available in the Mini Myths series: Don't Get Lost, Odysseus and Good Job, Athena!

Series: Mini Myths

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  • Mini Myths: Brush Your Hair, Medusa!
    Mini Myths: Brush Your Hair, Medusa! tells the story of Medusa, who stubbornly refuses to care for her hair. Her long locks grow knottier and dirtier with each passing page, eliciting frozen expressions of shock from her family. Despite this, nothing convinces Medusa to brush her hair. Only her hairdresser approaches Medusa with bravery and a blade, successfully solving the...
    By Joan Holub
    Board book
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Mini Myths: Brush Your Hair, Medusa! presents a charming tale centred around a toddler's familiar scenario, brought to life with delightful illustrations. The book offers a lighthearted take on the amusing conflicts between adults and independent, strong-willed little ones.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419709531

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Board book

Date Published: 24 March 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Appleseed

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Leslie Patricelli

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 177.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 24

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Joan Holub Series: Mini Myths

About the Author

Joan Holub is an award-winning, bestselling author of over 130 children’s books, including the popular series Goddess Girls. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Leslie Patricelli has published more than 25 books for children, including Yummy Yucky and other titles in the bestselling Bald Baby board book series. She lives in Ketchum, Idaho.

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