Melissa Parkington's Beautiful Beautiful Hair Author:Pat Brisson, Suzanne Bloom (Illustrator) Melissa Parkington's hair is long, thick, black, and so shiny it seemed to sparkle. Everyone admires it, and at bedtime, her father kisses her and says, Good night, my Melissa of the Beautiful, Beautiful Hair. Melissa wants to be special–not just for her hair, but for accomplishing something spectacular. She attempts to excel at basket... more »ball, art, and being nice to others but is still not satisfied. Then, while at the mall, she notices a sign in a beauty salon inviting people to donate their hair to kids who need wigs. Melissa knows this is the way to do something spectacular and gets her hair cut, smiling all the while. That evening, her father says, Good night, my Melissa of the Beautiful, Beautiful Heart. This story is gently told through a well-written text and warm gouache, colored-pencil, and crayon illustrations. Melissa's locks glisten and shimmer throughout the pages. After they are shorn, her head feels so light that she wonders if it will float away, expressing her happiness at finding a way to make a difference.« less