Hubert's Hair Raising Adventure
By Bill Peet
The Story
A lion terribly proud of his magnificent mane watches it go up in smoke, then tries one scheme after another to make it grow back.
Why It's Special
For the kid who's a little too proud of their favorite outfit or haircut, Hubert's predicament lands close to home.
- Big idea: Vanity gets humbled, and there's more to being admired than looks.
- Vibes: Wry, a bit silly, with the particular comedy of watching pride meet consequences.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy funny animal mishap stories
- are working on not being too vain or self-focused
- like to imagine wild solutions to a problem
- respond well to a character who learns from a setback
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What are some of the things Hubert tries to make his mane grow back?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Hubert felt when his mane went up in smoke?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever cared so much about how you looked that it caused a problem?
- Imagination: If your hair could turn into anything, what would you want it to become?
- Character: Why do you think Hubert was so proud of his mane in the first place?
