Crazy Hair Day by Barney Saltzberg

Crazy Hair Day promotes school spirit and close friendships that only develop in a classroom. This book has brightly colored illustrations and a genuine plot. This picture book is about a young gopher named Stanley who is so excited for “crazy hair day” at his school. Stanley’s mom helps him make a crazy hair-do. When Stanley gets to school he realizes that instead of “crazy hair day” it is actually picture day. This picture book reminds me of all the school experience that children have. Schools are institutions that not only shape academic growth but they also help children grow as individuals. Although some school friendships slowly fade, and other friendships last, the memories children create together in school always stay. It is simple group projects, simple games on the playground and simple school jobs that bring children from all backgrounds together. Simple acts of kindness that are learned and done in schools are aspects of life that children take with them everywhere. Crazy Hair Day turns a crazy hair day for one individual into a memorable happy ending for a whole class.