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Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #7
Karen's Haircut
Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister!
Karen feels like an ugly duckling. She already has to wear glasses, and now her baby teeth are starting to come out, too. Fortunately, she knows exactly what will make her look glamorous -- a new haircut.
But the beauty parlor lady cuts Karen's hair all wrong! Karen is devastated and worried about what the kids at school will say. Can Karen get back to feeling like her usual confident self?
Karen feels like an ugly duckling. She already has to wear glasses, and now her baby teeth are starting to come out, too. Fortunately, she knows exactly what will make her look glamorous -- a new haircut.
But the beauty parlor lady cuts Karen's hair all wrong! Karen is devastated and worried about what the kids at school will say. Can Karen get back to feeling like her usual confident self?
144 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 4, 2023
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March 10, 2024
Book was okay but serious issues. Karen wants a haircut and gives the stylist a picture of what she wants. The stylist does something completely different that looks ridiculous, but nothing is shown to happen. Her mom looks pissed but doesn't say anything. WTH? If someone did that to my six-year-old, they would feel my wrath. I would absolutely go ape shit on that bitch about how could someone ignore what a child asked for and reduce them to tears. I got the e-book of the original book to see if the situation was handled differently and it wasn't. Very disappointing. Karen probably wouldn't have felt so bad about the haircut if she had a story to tell about how her mom stood up to the stylist and reduced HER to tears right in the middle of her own salon.
The wedding is also extremely bizarre. I don't find it offensive as others do, but I don't get what the point is. If this were something impromptu, that would make sense, but I don't understand a pretend wedding that goes through weeks of preparation and planning.
The wedding is also extremely bizarre. I don't find it offensive as others do, but I don't get what the point is. If this were something impromptu, that would make sense, but I don't understand a pretend wedding that goes through weeks of preparation and planning.
August 6, 2023
I always have mixed emotions about the little sister books. Karen always leans an important lesson, but sometimes the journey is really cringy. The worst part of this book is the wedding. Why are adults going to second grader weddings? I remember playing wedding at that age, but not a whole production.
July 5, 2024
Laughing so hard, I’m absolutely obsessed with this hairdresser. She’s like a lesbian Sweeney Todd but instead of running a highly unethical bakery, she lures children into her salon and then gives them butch haircuts. Her little smirk on the cover while everyone else displays abject horror! This is peak comedy.
July 19, 2023
How old are these kids? 6 or 7 maybe? Aren’t they a little young to be worried about how they look? No one, especially a little kid should feel like an ugly duckling. And it didn’t seem like her parents did much to make her feel better.
July 20, 2023
Karen called Emily Michelle her stepsister. That really bothered me as she isn't a stepsibling and the entire adopting plot centered around Elizabeth and Watson having a kid that was equal to both kids.
Also, I had hoped they would have changed then 2nd graders getting married plotlines.
Also, I had hoped they would have changed then 2nd graders getting married plotlines.
July 20, 2023
3.5 stars
I thought the ending was a little strange, but I really liked how the book dealt with insecurities that can be so common in that age range. I also love Karen’s imagination. I wish Kristy had been in this one more; she’s a really good big sister to Karen.
I thought the ending was a little strange, but I really liked how the book dealt with insecurities that can be so common in that age range. I also love Karen’s imagination. I wish Kristy had been in this one more; she’s a really good big sister to Karen.
December 4, 2023
KAREN'S HAIRCUT: A GRAPHIC NOVEL
Ann M. Martin
Bright and colorful. I remember wishing the same things when I was a child. I just wanted someone to notice me and say "hello beautiful".
4 Stars
Happy Reading!
Ann M. Martin
Bright and colorful. I remember wishing the same things when I was a child. I just wanted someone to notice me and say "hello beautiful".
4 Stars
Happy Reading!
February 26, 2025
Karen isn’t developmentally normal for a second grader here. Maybe a Babysitter’s Club author was recycling a plot about body consciousness onto a lesser character in a spin-off series, but it didn’t flow. Second graders are not self-conscious. Karen Brewer is not self-conscious! Seven and eight years olds are just not self-critical like teen girls, thank God, and their fights only ever last half an hour. Karen’s extremely premature flirtation with feeling bad about her changing body is even more annoying when she’s saying that “you didn’t like me because I looked different” between her Black Greek best friend and her fat best friend. We get the point, but white girl needs to put down the torch.
The point of playing wedding is to do a wedding. Second graders don’t plan weddings for weeks unless they have an adult in their lives who is planning a wedding, and then the game would be wedding planning. And second grade boys don’t talk like dreamy YA novel boy insta-loves. They do not. This was kinda fun in the sense that it’s a punchy graphic novel with good art but the plot is wrong for the characters’ age and the target audience.
Can relate to the surprise short haircut from a hairdresser named Gloriana. I was also sad.
The point of playing wedding is to do a wedding. Second graders don’t plan weddings for weeks unless they have an adult in their lives who is planning a wedding, and then the game would be wedding planning. And second grade boys don’t talk like dreamy YA novel boy insta-loves. They do not. This was kinda fun in the sense that it’s a punchy graphic novel with good art but the plot is wrong for the characters’ age and the target audience.
Can relate to the surprise short haircut from a hairdresser named Gloriana. I was also sad.
March 2, 2024
A quick, easy read. I didn’t connect to the characters or anything but it was fast paced and fun. For ages 8 and up.
August 10, 2023
As much as I enjoy reading the Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels, I thought this series isn't too fit for young readers, especially if their target is for elementary school children. I'm not exactly sure how old Karen is supposed to be here in this book, but since Karen's losing her baby teeth, she might be around 6 years old or slightly older and honestly speaking, 6 years old shouldn't be worried about how they look... at least, I did not think about how I looked in front of my peers around that age. That being said, I don't think we should put this idea in their heads to be concerned about their appearance at such a young age. Even though this may be relatable in middle school and I do think author Ann M. Martin means well with writing literature that children can relate, I don't believe that this book should be included in this series.
Karen putting on visible makeup and lipstick at school and no teacher has pointed this out to their parents? I am concerned about what kind of message this is indirectly projecting... are you saying that you can get away with these things...?
Also, I feel quite uncomfortable with the wedding scene. As much as children will be children and them playing house and pretend play (both are good for growth development), I do not approve that they actually had a whole wedding ceremony with ADULTS and older children attending this. It does not give off a good message to children, in my opinion, that you find worth in yourself if you are married. I think it is best to keep pretend play as PRETEND and not mixed them with reality because it can cause them confusion in the future and maybe cause mental health, i.e. overactive imagination (obviously in the extreme cases, not saying this will 100% happen).
Karen putting on visible makeup and lipstick at school and no teacher has pointed this out to their parents? I am concerned about what kind of message this is indirectly projecting... are you saying that you can get away with these things...?
Also, I feel quite uncomfortable with the wedding scene. As much as children will be children and them playing house and pretend play (both are good for growth development), I do not approve that they actually had a whole wedding ceremony with ADULTS and older children attending this. It does not give off a good message to children, in my opinion, that you find worth in yourself if you are married. I think it is best to keep pretend play as PRETEND and not mixed them with reality because it can cause them confusion in the future and maybe cause mental health, i.e. overactive imagination (obviously in the extreme cases, not saying this will 100% happen).
March 6, 2024
I am not usually a fan of graphic novels, however I read
This aloud with a child in 2nd grade who is a
Struggling reader and I have found a new fondness for graphic novels! This book in particular addresses a number of topics relevant to elements school age children. Sadly it also includes a pretend wedding of 2 second graders. Well, I understand that this is a very common thing of children. This age I wish they could address these topics in a way besides in a “pretend wedding”
This aloud with a child in 2nd grade who is a
Struggling reader and I have found a new fondness for graphic novels! This book in particular addresses a number of topics relevant to elements school age children. Sadly it also includes a pretend wedding of 2 second graders. Well, I understand that this is a very common thing of children. This age I wish they could address these topics in a way besides in a “pretend wedding”
March 12, 2024
This one pissed me off a couple times. Karen wants a fancy haircut so her mom takes her to this fancy place where this fancy lady called Gloriana cuts her hair. Only this bitch totally ignored the picture Karen brought in and totally butchers her hair. This little six year old is literally *sobbing* in the chair and the stylist is just like *shrug.* Karen’s mom is just like “aw, is it not what you wanted?” Are you shitting me? I would’ve fucking torn her a new one. Your child is crying hysterically bc she just got her hair all cut off and you just…pay the person who did it? Then she doesn’t even tell Karen “you’re still pretty,” or anything.
So for some bizarre reason, Karen’s frenemy Hannie is planning a wedding to this kid Scott. Like, these 6-7 year olds are putting more thought into this pretend wedding than adults do for real ones. Hannie tells Karen her hair looks stupid and so she can’t be a bridesmaid in her fake wedding and Karen loses her shit. She doesn’t like the way she looks (she’s also got glasses and she’s missing some teeth) so she tries putting on more jewelry and barrettes and shit and decides to change her name to something more glamorous. (She even keeps up the same name for more than two days in a row which I found impressive.) She steals a lipstick her mom had thrown away (who throws away an entire lipstick?) and wears it to school and none of the adults says anything about this 6 or 7 year old wearing makeup to school. Maybe if any adult had said to her “Sweetie, you’re still my cute little jellybean” or whatever but they just let her walk around feeling like shit about herself I guess.
So Karen’s outside at her dad’s house in the rich part of town and Hannie rides by on her bike (with a helmet on) and falls on her face and loses two teeth. Yeah, it’s called karma, brat. Karen’s all nice about it and brings her home and the next day Karen’s dad makes her go over to see her. Hannie’s in bed like an invalid bc she lost a baby tooth. Also her room is drawn as huge with a princess bed and canopy so it’s pretty clear Hannie’s spoiled af. Anyway they make up and have the wedding, which is this big event that even the adults attend, which is just weird as hell to me. None of the adults were around when Karen was having an identity crisis and stealing makeup and feeling like crap, but they all show up for a pretend wedding??
Earlier, two older girls had looked at Karen in the school hallways and then one of them smiled at her. Then, Karen comes to school and sees the two big girls had cut their hair like hers. I mean…seriously? But Karen thinks “I finally felt pretty!” Like, wtf. It pisses me off that not one adult told her that the whole book.
So for some bizarre reason, Karen’s frenemy Hannie is planning a wedding to this kid Scott. Like, these 6-7 year olds are putting more thought into this pretend wedding than adults do for real ones. Hannie tells Karen her hair looks stupid and so she can’t be a bridesmaid in her fake wedding and Karen loses her shit. She doesn’t like the way she looks (she’s also got glasses and she’s missing some teeth) so she tries putting on more jewelry and barrettes and shit and decides to change her name to something more glamorous. (She even keeps up the same name for more than two days in a row which I found impressive.) She steals a lipstick her mom had thrown away (who throws away an entire lipstick?) and wears it to school and none of the adults says anything about this 6 or 7 year old wearing makeup to school. Maybe if any adult had said to her “Sweetie, you’re still my cute little jellybean” or whatever but they just let her walk around feeling like shit about herself I guess.
So Karen’s outside at her dad’s house in the rich part of town and Hannie rides by on her bike (with a helmet on) and falls on her face and loses two teeth. Yeah, it’s called karma, brat. Karen’s all nice about it and brings her home and the next day Karen’s dad makes her go over to see her. Hannie’s in bed like an invalid bc she lost a baby tooth. Also her room is drawn as huge with a princess bed and canopy so it’s pretty clear Hannie’s spoiled af. Anyway they make up and have the wedding, which is this big event that even the adults attend, which is just weird as hell to me. None of the adults were around when Karen was having an identity crisis and stealing makeup and feeling like crap, but they all show up for a pretend wedding??
Earlier, two older girls had looked at Karen in the school hallways and then one of them smiled at her. Then, Karen comes to school and sees the two big girls had cut their hair like hers. I mean…seriously? But Karen thinks “I finally felt pretty!” Like, wtf. It pisses me off that not one adult told her that the whole book.
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August 1, 2023
Uhhh what?? Ok the premise is ok. A 2nd grader worried about how she looks because her teeth are falling out and she has glasses. She splits time between her parents' houses which is also realistic. What is less realistic is that she goes to 2nd grade in full makeup without comment from any adults and her friend is planning to get married to another 2nd grader complete with parents and bridesmaids and rings?? Karen of course accepts her looks and confronts a mean friend by the end but still what?!?
July 31, 2023
Oh. So, it was just a pretend wedding. Duh. That was some SERIOUS pretend play, eesh!
September 23, 2023
I thought it was good i kinda felt bad for here at times but it's fine.
Also why are they getting married???? I'm pretty sure they are all like
Seven but yeah there's a PLoT TwISt BY the waaayyyyy.
Also why are they getting married???? I'm pretty sure they are all like
Seven but yeah there's a PLoT TwISt BY the waaayyyyy.
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December 13, 2023
I read the book around a hundred times.👍
May 17, 2024
Karen thinks that she looks like a bunny. So, she gets a haircut but the hair dresser cuts the hair way too short, so her friend says that she can’t be in the wedding because of her hair and teeth.
June 4, 2024
read it for the nostalgia it took me half an hour
June 7, 2025
Karen is in the 2nd grade and this is the age where children try to understand their bodies and most times feel uncomfortable within their skin. Karen struggled with how she looked and tried to change that, but it went completely wrong. In the process she lost a dear friend. The lesson taught from this is to love yourself, before anyone else can. Many adults struggle with this as well.
February 27, 2025
This book is amazing I recommend it
June 26, 2024
Cute! I didn’t like. The hairdresser, though.
January 3, 2025
This is the best book ever 💖I love it so so much ❤️❤️
January 8, 2024
I’ve read all the other books in the series. These story’s are always so sweet. 😊
December 29, 2023
Karen learned another valuable lesson in this story - just because she doesn’t like how she looks now, doesn’t mean that she needs to change every little thing about herself to like herself more. Another cute story that continues showing Karen’s growth throughout the series 😊
April 23, 2024
Karen is feeling like she isn't very pretty. She keeps losing front teeth, and she wears glasses. She wants to feel pretty so she asks her parents if she can get a haircut. The stylist decides to not follow the picture Karen brings but give her the "latest style" and Karen hates it. Worst of all, her best friend Hannie says she's not pretty enough to be in her pretend wedding any more. Will things ever get better?
A horrendous haircut is a tragically universal experience (whether by a stylist or of a child's own doing), so inevitably this will be a very relatable read. I felt it was kind of weird that so many adults played along with Hannie's pretend wedding, but it's probably better the adults were involved than if the kids were hiding it. The book has a positive ending with a good message about the inside being what matters most.
Notes on content:
Language: None
Sexual content: A pretend wedding, but when they get to the kissing part the kids both gross out at the idea.
Violence: None
Ethnic diversity: Karen and her family are White. Hannie and some others at school are Black.
LGBTQ+ content: None specified
Other: Karen deals with not being satisfied with her looks, and friends who aren't nice about it. There is positive progress in both by the end.
A horrendous haircut is a tragically universal experience (whether by a stylist or of a child's own doing), so inevitably this will be a very relatable read. I felt it was kind of weird that so many adults played along with Hannie's pretend wedding, but it's probably better the adults were involved than if the kids were hiding it. The book has a positive ending with a good message about the inside being what matters most.
Notes on content:
Language: None
Sexual content: A pretend wedding, but when they get to the kissing part the kids both gross out at the idea.
Violence: None
Ethnic diversity: Karen and her family are White. Hannie and some others at school are Black.
LGBTQ+ content: None specified
Other: Karen deals with not being satisfied with her looks, and friends who aren't nice about it. There is positive progress in both by the end.
March 18, 2024
My 8 year old INSISTED I read this because she loves it. I admit, it was really funny in parts with all the "name changes." The wedding part was weird but....kids are weird. My daughter wants all the books in this series now. If only I could get her into reading the REAL chapter books she'd have more than 7 to read!
August 24, 2024
I hate how Karen looks but its overall a good book.
November 3, 2024
I had read more of the original Baby-Sitters Little Sister books than the Baby-Sitters Club books, mostly because they were more available when I was more actively visiting libraries (I don't now because I can afford to just BUY books I want and save the free ones for people who can't). So even without having read the original any year recently, I can definitely remember enough to know this is a top-notch, contemporary update to the story!
The main difference from the original—other than obvious things like the characters have mobile phones—is that Karen was given an ugly mullet, and here it's updated as just a "boy" haircut... which I don't mind so much, since .
As I was writing this review, my spouse came over and flipped through the book and complained, "She even gave the stylist a photo of what she wanted!" Yep, that's EXACTLY what happened in the original, too! I can't imagine how this stylist became so popular, doing what the customer did NOT ask for! (My spouse had a similar bad time and also never went back to the bad stylist.)
What I don't get, and what would have cancelled out most of the rest of the story, is why didn't Karen's mom take the money they clearly would not have given the stylist for doing a bad job and... buy a wig? Granted, I live in an area where Party City is open year-round and always has at least SOME stock of wigs, which might not have been as much of a thing in Stoneybrook circa 1990 (original publication date). Feels like a child's self-esteem is worth the effort, though, so I—spoiled in contemporary times—would attempt this very small gesture.
(Easily said as someone who doesn't have kids, mind you.)
Hannie was positively awful about Karen's haircut, though, but thanks to the magic of being a young adult book, she learns her lesson by the end. (Scott is surprisingly graceful about it, for what I expect of kids their age—no wonder Hannie wants to marry him!) I definitely remember that from the original, as well as , haha!
Definitely a perfect graphic novel adaptation! Recommended for fans of the series, plus any young reader (or older reader!) who has ever gotten a bad haircut!
The main difference from the original—other than obvious things like the characters have mobile phones—is that Karen was given an ugly mullet, and here it's updated as just a "boy" haircut... which I don't mind so much, since .
As I was writing this review, my spouse came over and flipped through the book and complained, "She even gave the stylist a photo of what she wanted!" Yep, that's EXACTLY what happened in the original, too! I can't imagine how this stylist became so popular, doing what the customer did NOT ask for! (My spouse had a similar bad time and also never went back to the bad stylist.)
What I don't get, and what would have cancelled out most of the rest of the story, is why didn't Karen's mom take the money they clearly would not have given the stylist for doing a bad job and... buy a wig? Granted, I live in an area where Party City is open year-round and always has at least SOME stock of wigs, which might not have been as much of a thing in Stoneybrook circa 1990 (original publication date). Feels like a child's self-esteem is worth the effort, though, so I—spoiled in contemporary times—would attempt this very small gesture.
(Easily said as someone who doesn't have kids, mind you.)
Hannie was positively awful about Karen's haircut, though, but thanks to the magic of being a young adult book, she learns her lesson by the end. (Scott is surprisingly graceful about it, for what I expect of kids their age—no wonder Hannie wants to marry him!) I definitely remember that from the original, as well as , haha!
Definitely a perfect graphic novel adaptation! Recommended for fans of the series, plus any young reader (or older reader!) who has ever gotten a bad haircut!
April 6, 2025
Um.
Karen's best friend, Hannie, is getting married to a boy. Because why not. And Karen feels bad about herself. I get it! The author wanted to create a book about feeling bad about your body and the way you look, but the way it was done felt... weird? Hannie tells her she should get a hair cut at "Gloriana's House of Hair." When she asks her dad if she can get a haircut there, he doesn't pay any attention to the fact that she's deliberately telling him that she feels ugly, he just says, "okay!" When Karen gets to the beauty parlor and meets Gloriana, she thinks, "Wow. She looks very different from her name." Because Gloriana is a pretty name or and the actual Gloriana isn't pretty?? Or maybe it's just because Gloriana has a purple mullet instead of the long golden hair that she was expecting? Either way it felt a little rude. Karen literally SHOWS GLORIANA A PHOTO of what she wants, and Gloriana cuts her hair WAY shorter than the photo shows. When Gloriana is done, Karen has a pixie cut. Personally, I think it's adorable, but Karen starts to cry. (Understandably, considering this is not what she asked for.) Her mom and brother walk into the salon, looking absolutely SHOCKED at Karen's hairstyle. I think that her mom could have been just a little more comforting than being like, "Don't worry, honey. It'll grow out." Like, is that supposed to make her feel better? Why not, "It looks amazing!" Gloriana, on the other hand, looks almost PROUD of her work, talking about how "it's the latest cut. Karen is very fashionable now." Okay, but you didn't give her what she asked for! Is this how she treats every customer? Gives them the most fashionable hair and sends them on their way, even if it looks terrible? Once again, I like it and think that everyone was overreacting, but oh well. Karen goes to school, and the kids LAUGH AT HER and call her "the Bride of Frankenstein." What does that even mean? It's a pixie cut! Hannie tells Karen that she can't be in her wedding anymore because she won't "match." Karen tries everything to be accepted by Hannie, but Hannie STILL judges Karen based on her looks.
At the end, Hannie falls off her bike, losing her two front teeth, and apologizes to Karen after an honestly very romantic speech by her fiance. It was a nice ending, but doesn't make up for the wildness in between.
Karen's best friend, Hannie, is getting married to a boy. Because why not. And Karen feels bad about herself. I get it! The author wanted to create a book about feeling bad about your body and the way you look, but the way it was done felt... weird? Hannie tells her she should get a hair cut at "Gloriana's House of Hair." When she asks her dad if she can get a haircut there, he doesn't pay any attention to the fact that she's deliberately telling him that she feels ugly, he just says, "okay!" When Karen gets to the beauty parlor and meets Gloriana, she thinks, "Wow. She looks very different from her name." Because Gloriana is a pretty name or and the actual Gloriana isn't pretty?? Or maybe it's just because Gloriana has a purple mullet instead of the long golden hair that she was expecting? Either way it felt a little rude. Karen literally SHOWS GLORIANA A PHOTO of what she wants, and Gloriana cuts her hair WAY shorter than the photo shows. When Gloriana is done, Karen has a pixie cut. Personally, I think it's adorable, but Karen starts to cry. (Understandably, considering this is not what she asked for.) Her mom and brother walk into the salon, looking absolutely SHOCKED at Karen's hairstyle. I think that her mom could have been just a little more comforting than being like, "Don't worry, honey. It'll grow out." Like, is that supposed to make her feel better? Why not, "It looks amazing!" Gloriana, on the other hand, looks almost PROUD of her work, talking about how "it's the latest cut. Karen is very fashionable now." Okay, but you didn't give her what she asked for! Is this how she treats every customer? Gives them the most fashionable hair and sends them on their way, even if it looks terrible? Once again, I like it and think that everyone was overreacting, but oh well. Karen goes to school, and the kids LAUGH AT HER and call her "the Bride of Frankenstein." What does that even mean? It's a pixie cut! Hannie tells Karen that she can't be in her wedding anymore because she won't "match." Karen tries everything to be accepted by Hannie, but Hannie STILL judges Karen based on her looks.
At the end, Hannie falls off her bike, losing her two front teeth, and apologizes to Karen after an honestly very romantic speech by her fiance. It was a nice ending, but doesn't make up for the wildness in between.
August 14, 2023
1.5 (There's some neat things here, but not enough to like it)
I never read these books as a kid, so I gave this a look to see what the big deal with the graphic novels was. Katy Farina's art is great, and probably the main selling point. From the cover (and no other context) I was excited for the relatable story of a kid not liking the haircut they'd gotten. The queer-coding of Gloriana was neat initially, but I didn't realize this was going end with her NOT listening to what Karen had wanted in a haircut. It's one thing to get a cut as a kid, and then be torn on whether you like it/realize you hate how it looks. It's another for the adult cutting your hair to straight up ignore what you requested. Bleh.
Others have also pointed out the wedding scene and how overly involved the pretend play got. It felt kinda weird.
I did like Karen's hair, and how she kept trying to play with names and making the best of things. Telling a kid that they can play around with how they dress and what they want to be called is neat. Kids should have the space to figure out who they want to be, and it's fine if that changes. Mixed feelings on this book that probably could have updated some more details, but it's pretty and the series is popular.
I never read these books as a kid, so I gave this a look to see what the big deal with the graphic novels was. Katy Farina's art is great, and probably the main selling point. From the cover (and no other context) I was excited for the relatable story of a kid not liking the haircut they'd gotten. The queer-coding of Gloriana was neat initially, but I didn't realize this was going end with her NOT listening to what Karen had wanted in a haircut. It's one thing to get a cut as a kid, and then be torn on whether you like it/realize you hate how it looks. It's another for the adult cutting your hair to straight up ignore what you requested. Bleh.
Others have also pointed out the wedding scene and how overly involved the pretend play got. It felt kinda weird.
I did like Karen's hair, and how she kept trying to play with names and making the best of things. Telling a kid that they can play around with how they dress and what they want to be called is neat. Kids should have the space to figure out who they want to be, and it's fine if that changes. Mixed feelings on this book that probably could have updated some more details, but it's pretty and the series is popular.
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