What's Silly Hair Day With No Hair? by Norene Paulson Illustrated by Camila Carrossine


Spirit Week is a time for students to come together in celebration and fun: pajama day, crazy socks, and of course, Silly Hair Day. But what happens when a child doesn’t have hair? What’s Silly Hair Day With No Hair? by Norene Paulson, illustrated by Camila Carrossine, takes this question and turns it into a thoughtful story about creativity, friendship, and inclusion.

The story follows Cody, a boy without hair, who wonders how he can participate in Silly Hair Day at school. While it first feels like a challenge, Cody and his best friend come up with an imaginative solution that makes the day meaningful. With warmth and humor, the book shows how differences can become opportunities for connection and resilience. As we recognize 

Alopecia Awareness Month in September, it’s important to share stories that foster empathy, celebrate uniqueness, and help students see the many forms that beauty and identity can take.

Curriculum Connections

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

  • Self-Awareness & Identity: Encourages students to reflect on their unique traits and embrace who they are.

  • Friendship & Empathy: Highlights how friends can support one another and foster inclusion.

  • Resilience: Demonstrates creative problem-solving and perseverance when facing challenges.

Health    

  • Understanding Medical Conditions: Introduces children to reasons why some people lose their hair, such as alopecia or medical treatments.

  • Wellness & Confidence: Shows that health includes physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Science

  • The Biology of Hair: Provides a gateway to explore how hair grows and its functions.

  • The Human Body: Connects to lessons on skin, follicles, and the immune system.

  • Scientific Problem-Solving: Sparks creativity by asking students to design new ways to celebrate “Silly Hair Day.”

Discussion Questions

SEL Connections

  1. How do you think Cody felt when he first heard about Silly Hair Day?

  2. What did Cody’s friend do to help him feel included?

  3. Have you ever felt left out of an activity? What helped you feel better?

  4. What does this story teach us about resilience and problem-solving?

Health Connections

    5. Why might some children or adults not have hair?

    6. How do our feelings about our bodies affect our confidence and well-being

    7. What are some ways schools can make sure everyone feels included?

Science Connections

    8. What is the purpose of hair on our bodies?

    9. How does hair grow, and why might it stop growing?

    10. What are some creative alternatives to Silly Hair Day that celebrate everyone’s uniqueness?

What’s Silly Hair Day With No Hair? is more than a story about a school tradition—it’s a celebration of imagination, inclusion, and resilience. By connecting to SEL, health, and science, this book invites rich classroom conversations while helping all students feel seen and valued. It reminds us that every child can participate in their own special way—and that’s what makes community strong.

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