A review by winecellarlibrary
Lockdown Hair by Linda Steinbock

5.0

I loved this children's book about the COVID-19 pandemic. It addresses many of the issues we face living in lockdown or under quarantine. Siona misses her grandmother, and after speaking with her on a video call, she realizes that people suffer from "lockdown hair" since all the salons are closed. Her mother is a hairdresser, so Siona gets to work on a plan that would allow her mother to safely cut people's hair during the pandemic.

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.

If I had children of the appropriate age during the pandemic, I would happily read this book with them. Hopefully, the pandemic will be a distant memory by the time my newborn daughter is old enough for a book like this one.

I received a digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and Canoe Tree Publishing.