Franny B. Kranny, There's a Bird in Your Hair!

this is a favorite with my class of 3-5 year olds. They like the idea of a bird making a nest in Franny's hair and I like the relatioinships between family members, the independent attitude of Franny and the choices she makes. Please consider adding this to your library and reading it often. It is a gem.

Franny B Kranny loved her long red frizzy hair even if it was always getting stuck in things and causing trouble. So when her mother drags her to the hairdresser before a family reunion, she isn't happy. The hairdresser does his best to pin it up and make it look neat, while Franny schemes to undo his work as soon as she's out of the chair. But as she leaves the salon, a bird lands on her head, snuggles down in her hair and calls it home. Her family is appalled, but Franny is thrilled and very careful not to disturb the bird even sleeping upright in a chair. The next day at the reunion, Franny's family is so embarrassed they keep their distance. But the rest of her relatives are fascinated and Franny soon becomes the center of attention. Pretty soon, her family comes around and agrees that she has the most wonderful head of hair and should never cut it. And that's when Franny surprises everyone..... The dynamic team of Harriet Lerner and Susan Goldhor have written a marvelous story about an individual who dares to be different and really knows her own mind. Their charming, witty text is complemented by Helen Oxenbury's bright, expressive and humorous illustrations that really captures the essence of strong willed Franny and the rest of her unusual family. Both children and adults will be laughing out loud at the antics of this wonderful little girl. Perfect for youngsters 4-8, Franny B Kranny, There's a Bird in your Hair is a treasure and a book kids want to read again and again.

I liked three things in this book. I liked in the book how when the person who never smiled fed the bird a peanut, it made him smile. I also liked when the bald guy couldn't bring home his favorite pigeon from the park it would slide off his head. And I liked how Franny's hair was piled up on her head.

Franny B. Kranny with her wild frizzy hair will win the heart of any reader, adult or child! It's my daughter's favorite book. There's also an extra surprise you have to catch on the inside of the back cover. Helen Oxenbury's illustrations are brilliant!

All young readers as well as their elders will be mesmerized by this cheerful book about a friendly little girl who is a member of a happy family but who not only has her own views on things but is quite capable of handling the unexpected. She can turn difficulties into triumphs - a tall order for almost anybody of any age. The pictures are hilarious. Franny will become a classic! Get to know her!!!