Max and the Haircut
Max is going with Mum for his very first haircut – but he doesn’t like Wendy’s Hairdressing Salon. It’s too bright and noisy. And then there’s the water spray, the uncomfortable cloth round his shoulders and the spiky hair clips. Before Wendy can start snipping, Max shouts,
'STOP!'
But Wendy has a wonderful idea. Maybe a cat, a soft cushion and some bubbles could make a first haircut fun after all?
This debut picture book explores the universal experience of a first haircut with sensitivity and beautiful, glowing pictures.
Samareh Azadi was born and grew up in Iran and the geometrical shapes, textures and patterns of Iranian art have been a source of inspiration in her work. She was runner-up in the FAB Illustration Prize in 2021, specially commended for her 'restrained colour palette, careful and considered use of detail, as well as her use of gorgeous printmaking techniques, which adds a lovely texture and tactile qualities to her work'. Samareh has a Masters in Children's Illustration from Cambridge School of Art, and teaches in a school for high-functioning autistic children. She lives in Cambridge.
