Description A hole-punched board book that's fun to look at! Find the look that best expresses who you truly are - be yourself! The lion wondered why everyone seemed to dislike him. The monkey told him it was because of his messy, unkempt hair, and took him to the hair salon. The lion washed his hair and dried it off. The monkey showed him all sorts of styles - permed hair, hair tied with ribbons, braided hair, dyed hair, and more. What hairstyle will the lion end up choosing? "The Lion Who Went to the Hair Salon" is a picture book that simply portrays a lion trying to look good in others' eyes. With cut-out holes on the lion's face where different hairstyles can be layered on top, this book adds an extra layer of visual fun. At the same time, it reminds young readers that self-esteem matters more than the opinions of others. ★ Editor's Review Healthy Social Skills! According to the story of Adam and Eve, once they ate the forbidden fruit at the serpent's urging, they became aware of shame. It may have been from that moment that people began caring about how others perceived them - feeling embarrassed by being different, and developing social behaviors aimed at fitting in with others' expectations. Take a look at "The Lion Who Went to the Hair Salon." The lion, worried that others dislike him, has strong social awareness. He tries hard to change his appearance to fit in with others. But in the end, the lion isn't happy trying to look good for others and simply become like everyone else. That's because healthy social skills aren't just about being conscious of others' opinions. Within the framework of society, we need to recognize what makes us different, help others understand who we are, and also learn to accept others who are different from us. As you read this picture book with your child, talk about the lion's experience. Ask them what they would do if they were the lion and friends didn't like them - what would they show those friends about who they really are? Through this, children can learn to accept others as they are, while building the self-esteem to love themselves too. ★ Curriculum Connections Physical Activity - Recognizing the Senses and Body Social Relationships - Knowing and Respecting Myself