Book

Lockdown Hair available in four languages

Siona is worried about her mum going back to work at her hair salon while a dangerous virus is on the loose making so many people sick! Siona decides to do something to help her mum cut hair and stay safe at the same time. She thinks she comes up with ingenious solutions, but will it all work out?

Author: Linda Steinbock
Illustrator: Alexandra Rusu
Publisher: Canoe Tree Press
Release Date: 2 March 2021

Lockdown Hair will "...will help children find some light moments in the pandemic. It teaches them the importance of safety as well as the value of thinking around the problem. The illustrations are really cute. I read this with my little one and was happy to hear her loud giggles at some of Siona's innovative solutions."

@RoshReviewswww.goodreads.com

"Siona's story is filled with curiosity, joy and enthusiasm. She shows us that focusing on what we can do is more important than what we cannot do, even in difficult times like a global pandemic!"

Eline Severijnenwww.savethechildren.org

"The book has many lessons, and at the end, it includes some discussion points to encourage understanding. I feel that this book is not only charming in its story and illustrations, but that it is also a great way to broach the topic of the pandemic, lockdowns and quarantine, and safe social distancing with children."

@Jenniferwww.goodreads.com

"Lockdown Hair by Linda Steinbock offers a humorous and charming look at the way in which real families, particularly children, are affected by lockdown restrictions."

@Andrea Polewww.goodreads.com

"Lockdown Hair is one of the better examples of how to balance such a heavy topic for little ones who might not fully understand what's going on in the world around them."

@Julia Lesliewww.goodreads.com

"A child's imagination is revealed - the fears for loved ones, the joy of curiosity, but also the power a child has to bring hope to grown ups. A wonderful story for children and adults that has learning for both."

Sean Rafterwww.kuehne-foundation.org

"I gave this 5 stars because the story was adorable, but mostly because the artwork was so beautiful! The artwork is breathtaking and the illustrator Alexandra Rusu is wonderful and I hope I can see more of her work. Definitely recommend this book."

@Alexandrawww.goodreads.com

"Great for parents and teachers to teach positivity in times of world-wide medical emergencies."

@Melissawww.goodreads.com

"This story is adorable. It has funny moments, but it also helps address some real fears our children are having during this pandemic right now. It also teaches creativity, to think outside of the box, and that even when they are young, they can make a difference. It’s a very cute story!"

@kimberlywww.goodreads.com

Illustrations

by Alexandra Rusu