{"product_id":"braids-9781443157391","title":"Braids!","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBraids! by Robert Munsch - A Relatable Story About Hair Care and Family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's Saturday morning and Ashley just wants to go outside and play. Who cares if her hair is messy? Mom does!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshley hates it when her mom puts braids in her hair. It looks nice when it's done, but she has to sit still for hours while her mom brushes and pulls and braids: back and forth, up and down, round and round. It takes ALLLL day, and Ashley never has time to do anything fun. That is, until Grandma comes for a visit, and they decide that it's time to braid MOM'S hair!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Children Love This Picture Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback picture book resonates with every child who has experienced the struggle of sitting still during hair care routines. Robert Munsch captures the universal childhood experience of wanting to play instead of sitting through grooming sessions. The humorous twist when Grandma arrives adds a playful element that teaches lessons about empathy and understanding different perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Ages 3-8\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for preschool through kindergarten readers, this book works wonderfully as a read aloud for bedtime stories or classroom settings. The relatable scenario helps children understand patience while validating their feelings about daily routines they find tedious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Creators\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Munsch is the father of two girls who did NOT like it when he put braids in their hair. This story will appeal to every kid who hates it when Mom or Dad fusses over their appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eROBERT MUNSCH is Canada's bestselling author of more than sixty picture books for young readers. His irreverent tales of childhood mischief, populated by diverse characters, have been loved by generations of children and their families, who have made him Canada's bestselling and best loved author. Robert lives in Guelph, Ontario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDAVE WHAMOND is the author of Oddrey (winner of the OLA Blue Spruce Award). He also has a syndicated cartoon strip called Reality Check, which appears daily in a number of North American newspapers. Dave lives in Calgary, Alberta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Themes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis multigenerational story explores mother-daughter relationships, family dynamics, and the importance of empathy. It addresses gender roles and feminine experiences in a humorous, age-appropriate way that sparks conversations between parents and children about daily routines and patience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Canada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680921030930,"sku":"9781443157391","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_118a7d6e-f6bb-4d6f-bef1-75b3931d740f.jpg?v=1733945896","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/braids-9781443157391","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}