Challenges to State Policy Capacity

Bugs in My Hair is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks a vibrant and engaging audio reading of the text. This reading, enriched by character voices and sound effects, guides beginning readers through the story, either in print or through a fully digital presentation of the book. This true-to-life tale begins with Ellie shouting, "WHAT DO YOU MEAN I HAVE BUGS IN MY HAIR?!" when her mother and ther school nurse give her the bad news: Ellie has head lice. "These things happen," says Ellie's mother. At home, Ellie and her mother talk to the doctor and read the papers from the school nurse. Then they shampoo, comb, and do laundry. Ellie even writes a note for kids who get head lice-"These things happen," it says. The author includes a note for concerned parents. Catherine Stier's light look at this all-too-common problem is sure to strike the right note with stressed-out kids and families. Tammie Lyon's humorous paintings complete this reassuring tale.