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Brush Your Hair, Medusa! (Mini Myths): A Board Book Board book – March 24, 2015

by Joan Holub (Author), Leslie Patricelli (Illustrator)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 101 ratings
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Award-winning, bestselling children’s book author Joan Holub and illustratorLeslie Patricelli present a hilarious board book in the mini mythical Brush Your Hair, Medusa!

Medusa refuses to care for her hair, her long locks getting knottier and dirtier with each passing page. Her hair rebellion elicits frozen expressions of shock from her family, but nothing will convince Medusa to brush. 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. Includes a summary of the original Medusa’s Wild Hair myth at the end.

“[T]he story is a cute one with a familiar toddler scenario and charming illustrations . . . this is a lighthearted look at the conflict between grown-ups and strong-willed tots with their own agendas.” —Kirkus Reviews

The Mini Myths series:
Be Careful, Icarus!
Please Share, Aphrodite!
Brush Your Hair, Medusa!
Make a Wish, Midas!
Don’t Get Lost, Odysseus!
Good Job, Athena!
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  1. Reading age
    1 - 3 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Mini Myths
  3. Print length
    24 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool and up
  6. Dimensions
    7 x 0.5 x 7 inches
  7. Publisher
    Harry N. Abrams
  8. Publication date
    March 24, 2015
  9. ISBN-10
    9781419709531
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1419709531
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"[T]he story is a cute one with a familiar toddler scenario and charming illustrations...this is a lighthearted look at the conflict between grown-ups and strong-willed tots with their own agendas."―Kirkus Reviews

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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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1419709534
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams; BRDBK edition (March 24, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Board book ‏ : ‎ 24 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781419709531
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419709531
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.5 x 7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 101 ratings

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Joan Holub

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Joan Holub is the NY Times bestselling author of over 200 children's books:

• GODDESS GIRLS series - 30 MG books + graphic novels; a middle grade spin on Greek Mythology

• HEROES IN TRAINING - 18 chapter books + graphic novels

• ZERO THE HERO - picture book illus by NYTimes bestselling Tom Lichtenheld

• I AM THE SHARK, picture book illus by Laurie Keller

• BEARS ARE BEST!, picture book illus by Laurie Keller

• BIG STUFF PLANES ROCKETS SPACECRAFT!

• BIG STUFF DOZER, EXCAVATOR, MIXER, & MORE!

• MIGHTY DADS, NYTimes bestselling picture book illus by James Dean

• LITTLE GODDESS GIRLS early chapter book series (ages 5-7)

• SHAMPOODLE

• BALLET STARS

• LITTLE RED WRITING - picture book 3 starred reviews + 4 notable lists

https://www.joanholub.com

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This was such a cute book. My daughter loved it. It has sparked a sudden interest in board books for her. I was able to read it, but mostly she likes to flip the pages and point at stuff. I tell her what it is she is pointing too and then she moves on to another page. I really liked how the story basically says that if a kid won't let you take care of their hair, you just might cut it all off. This is something that my mom and I both feel very strongly about. I have a niece that hates to brush her hair. If she were my daughter, I would chop it all off until she was willing to actually brush it. It seems like the most logical way to stop the agony of brushing out tangles. Wonderful book!
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Elena Christinne
5.0 out of 5 stars We love Medusa
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020
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This is my daughter's favorite book. We used to get it at out library until she started to cry when it was time to return it so amazon to the rescue. It's really good for little kids it's firm and sturdy.
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JD
5.0 out of 5 stars I Have a Little Medusa
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2015
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I have a little Medusa with long, blonde, curly hair who hates having her hair brushed. This book has definitely helped reduce the daily battle we go through each day. But I also set her up with a little vanity table too and that has also helped. My daughter LOVES the story at the end of the book about Perseus battling Medusa. I didn't expect her to enjoy it but she really does.
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EVA R.
5.0 out of 5 stars aweome gift
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2015
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im a nanny, i got this mini Myths books as a gift for the kids and they all loved it, expecialy the Greek family i work for, i love the books too they have cute pictures, Medusa is my favorite :). arrived fast, no prob with seller, will order again.
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nightingale
4.0 out of 5 stars But she DOESN’T like to brush her hair
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2015
Medusa is a naughty little girl. She likes to jump up and down on her bed. She likes to show off her somersaults. But she DOESN’T like to brush her hair! She did rather brush her little toy mermaid’s hair.. but not hers!

Uh Oh! Its the door bell ringing and grand ma is here! And Medusa STILL hasn’t had her hair brushed!

“Make a wish, Midas” and “Brush your hair, Medusa” are the second installment in the Joan Holub and Leslie Patricelli’s Mini Myths series. Like the first two books, “Be Patient, Pandora” and ” Play nice, Hercules”, this set of books are loosely based on two mythical characters, King Midas and Medusa. An author’s back note gives us a brief background on the actual mythological story surrounding the characters.

As with the earlier books, Joan Holub’s simple short words and sentences are perfect for a toddler read aloud story. Leslie Patricelli well known for her colorful toddler books “Yummy, Yuck” is a natural fit for the Mini Myth set.

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of the above books from the publishers for an honest opinion. I have NOT received any compensation for this review. All reviews and opinions are entirely my own.
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Deborah Keating
5.0 out of 5 stars I like it, my toddler not as much
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2015
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I thought this was great, my toddler not as much. She also hates to brush her hair. We have a good amount of LP books, so I figured she would love it. Well I will keep trying.
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charley
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2017
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super cute book for my 3 year old niece who has wild blonde hair. will buy again
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S. M. Baker
3.0 out of 5 stars Fails to teach a positive lesson
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2018
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I've bought several of the other mini-myths books in the series. Yes, they're silly, but they generally teach a positive lesson. My wife dislikes the lesson this one teaches. It seems to reinforce that refusing to brush your hair will lead to 1) Candy, and 2) Elimination of the unwieldy hair. So she's not only rewarded for refusing to brush the hair, but the need for future brushing is reduced. I get where the author was trying to go with this, I just don't think it was successful.

If you've stumbled onto this Mini Myths series, but haven't bought any yet, then I'd recommend the Pandora book. My daughter loves that one, and it teaches a positive lesson.
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NMQ
5.0 out of 5 stars My youngest has curly hair and loved having this read to her
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016
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This one was a hit with my kids. My youngest has curly hair and loved having this read to her, she found it very amusing.
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brittany
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2018
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Love this series, great lessons and fun reads with the little one
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S*¬%^~#
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2017
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Not happy that the hair gets cut off.
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Emily
1.0 out of 5 stars Not a learning book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2023
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I wanted board book for my toddler to encourage her in allowing her hair being brushed.
This book is not that.
The girl avoids brushing her hair, and gets coaxed into the hairdresser with candy. It's very simple. Like 3 words a page. Wasn't ideal at all.
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Elizabeth Richardson
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2015
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This story is ok.
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