A whirlwind of chaos and charm…
Korber turns one moose’s stubborn refusal to get a haircut into a hilarious, hair-flying adventure full of fun and frustrations in his charming picture book. Marvin’s hair isn’t just long: it’s a full-blown disaster. It covers his eyes, tangles in his guitar strings, and even makes skating a dangerous experience. “Seemed like I could do nothing at all,” he laments, drowning in his own unruly mane. His frustration is real, but so is his stubbornness. Rather than fixing the problem, he lets it consume him until Grace steps in. “WHY NOT GET A HAIRCUT!?” she shouts, the voice of reason cutting through his melodrama like a pair of shears.
Korber’s child-friendly prose leans into the absurd, turning Marvin’s hair into an unstoppable force of chaos. The rhyme and rhythm of the text add to the escalating absurdity, making Marvin’s suffering all the more comical. His woes are exaggerated but relatable. Korber plays up the humor in Marvin’s stubbornness, while Grace steps in as the friend who sees the obvious solution. Jaime Buckley’s vibrant illustrations crank up the humor. The art doesn’t just complement the text: it amplifies it, turning Marvin’s exaggerated misery into pure visual comedy. The energy on each page keeps the story moving, making the book an easy and entertaining read for young audiences. The resolution is satisfying, with the little twist at the end adding an unexpected moment of magic. But beneath the fun, there’s an important message about change—that sometimes, what seems like a big problem is only a snip away from being solved. Libraries will love the book for its humor, rhythm, and lively illustrations.
An easy choice for storytime, early childhood collections, and readers who love books with a strong dose of humor and heart.
Art by Jaime Buckley
Pub date November 18, 2021
Eckhatz Press Inc
ISBN 978-1-7379236-1-9
Price $20 Paperback
