The Runaway Beard: A Hairy Tale - Hardcover

Schiller, David; Rosenthal, Marc

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0761113592 ISBN 13: 9780761113591

Publisher: Workman Publishing Company, 1998

Synopsis

Illustrated by Marc Rosenthal. An old-fashioned hairy tale. The time has come. Dad's decided to shave off his Beard. But the Beard refuses to go. Escaping glinting razor, swirling bowl, and gurgling drain, the Beard launches itself off Dad's face and onto the nearest chin--the baby's! And so begins an inspired story of a Beard, a boy named Jack, and their misadventures in trying to find the Beard a new home--on Jack's face, decorating his sister's Barbie doll, on the dog's chin, camouflaging itself on a book about Lincoln. Written in deadpan narrative by David Schiller, author of The Little Zen Companion ("Where does a beard go when you shave it off?" might be a Zen koan), and illustrated with energetic high humor by Marc Rosenthal in a style reminiscent of old comics, The Runaway Beard is a hairy tale about finding your place in the world. And to help kids play along, the book comes with its own kid-size costume beard on an elastic string, packaged in the see-through die-cut front cover. Will the Beard ever find happiness? Just wait until Jack's bald uncle pays a visit--and Jack gets an idea. For ages 2-6.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Beard on baby? Beard on the dog? Beard walking down the street? A picture book that comes with its own wear-it-and-read-along beard, here is the nutty story of a Beard on the loose and a friendship that will grow on you.

About the Author:

David Schiller is an author of eclectic interests whose books include The Little Zen Companion, All-American Carioke, and The Runaway Beard. He lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with his wife, three children, and (only) three guitars.

About this edition

• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0761113592
• ISBN 13: 9780761113591
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32