Haircut Day with Dad

Monica Mikai

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Book cover for Haircut Day with Dad
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Haircut Day with Dad

Haircut Day with Dad

Monica Mikai

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Description

This touching picture book takes a look at the beautiful relationship between a Black father and son when they spend the day at a barbershop. Perfect for Father's Day or all year round!

Haircut day is just for me and Dad. We wake up early and grab breakfast to go. Our hair has grown out and we still look fly, but it's time to visit the barbershop.

A barbershop is a magical place filled with laughter, games, and most importantly, fresh cuts. Barbershops provide the care and expertise needed for cutting Black hair. This uplifting story shows how barbershops are centers of community for African Americans of all ages to unite and share in moments of self-care.

Haircut Day with Dad follows a boy and his dad as they spend the day in their happy place--the barbershop--where they take time out to bond and focus on themselves. The vibrant scenes show how the routine of cutting Black hair at a barbershop fosters a connection between a father, a son, and their community.

About the Author

Monica Mikai is an author and illustrator of books for children. She is passionate about creating thoughtful stories and illustrations that inspire the reader to see life from a new perspective. Monica is the author-illustrator of Wash Day with Mama, as well as the illustrator of Build a House, Thank a Farmer, The Proudest Color, and My Name Is a Story, among others. When not writing or illustrating, she can be found hiking or practicing yoga. Monica lives in coastal Virginia with her husband and two sons.

Critical Reviews

"This is an incredibly special time and place for father-and-son bonding....A vibrant example of both Black joy and self-care." --Kirkus Reviews

Publishing Information

Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub date: 2026-01-13
Length: 32 pages

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