Beard Boy - Tapa dura

Praise for Beard Boy "In this well-paced debut, Flannery keeps the tone light-hearted, with Steve Weinberg's freewheeling illustrations -- his thick, loose lines have just the right touch of kid-gone-to-town-with-a-crayon -- adding wonderfully to the festive, affectionate mood."--The New York Times "Comically charming, this one-of-a-kind story celebrates the unique bond that connects father, son, and facial hair. A refreshing cut for young readers."--Kirkus Reviews "Flannery debuts with a sweetly goofy story about a young family that includes an emotive boy with a beard fixation...Weinberg (Rex Finds an Egg! Egg! Egg!) works in a playfully disarrayed style, using loose squiggle to outline his characters in bright purple, bringing a jittery energy to the pages."--Publishers Weekly "Tailor-made for children with a yen to be just like their parental units, this is an inclusive and funny urban alternative to Frank Asch's classic Just Like Daddy."--Booklist "A befitting tale for Father's Day and a welcome addition to any collection needing amusing and engaging stories about father-child relationships. Ideal for storytime or for one-on-one sharing."--School Library Journal

Ben tries his best to start on some scruff, but nothing works quite right. And when his dad explains he might have to wait 'til he's older for a beard of his own, he decides to take some more permanent action with a marker that is in the end, Ben just wants to look like his dad, and the two finally find a convenient compromise in this delightful new picture book.