Wanda Needs a Haircut

Brigitte Stanton Illustrated by Maia Batumashvili

A little witch is afraid to get a haircut because she thinks it will hurt, but her hat suggests a hair treatment instead of a haircut.

Wanda the little witch is very afraid of having a haircut because she is sure it will hurt her curls. Her hat, who is very concerned about Wanda’s growing, growing, growing hair, has a wonderful idea. She suggests a “hair treatment” instead in this amusing story with lyrical language about finding creative solutions and overcoming fear of getting a haircut.

Shows children who are reluctant or afraid to get a haircut that there is nothing to be worried about.
Lyrical language with pleasing staccato rhythms.
Colourful, playful illustrations that will engage children, allowing them to identify and connect with the characters and story.

Brigitte Stanton lives in a small country town in New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and two little rascal dogs, Mac and Lucy. She is a keen gardener and loves animals and magical creatures. Brigitte has a passion for writing books for young people and creates characters that are charming and sometimes mischievous. Her stories are enchanting and deal with everyday events that children can relate to. Oh, and yes, at the bottom of her garden there are indeed fairies, witches, pixies…

Maia Batumashvili was born in Tiblisi, Georgia, in 1978. From a young age, Maia has loved to draw and is inspired by the children’s books and cartoons she grew up with. After graduating from two art institutes, Maia worked on an animation project before finally realising her dream of illustrating children’s books. When Maia is not creating imaginative worlds, she enjoys spending time with her three beautiful children and her dog, Tayo.

ISBN ：978-1-80036-059-4

Release Date ：July 2024