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Woolly's Mammoth Knot

Author Jen Arena
Illustrated by Erica Chen
Hardcover
$18.99 US
10"W x 10"H | 20 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Jan 19, 2027 | 32 Pages | 9780593857700
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3

Woolly worries that a haircut might affect their reputation as the wildest and warmest mammoth around in this sweet and funny picture book.

Woolly loves their extra-long, extra fluffy, extra-unruly hair, and Woolly especially loves how it matches their wild personality. So, when they notice a teensy little snarl has formed, Woolly is sure it’s nothing to worry about.

But little by little, with each rambunctious day, the snarl turns into a tangle, which turns into a knot, which turns into a BIGGER knot and soon enough it’s getting in the way of Woolly’s wild play.

Mama suggests a haircut could fix it. No, nope, NEVER. Not gonna happen.

But when the knot gets so huge that Woolly can’t join his friends in any mammoth fun, will they discover that feeling your best is the first step to looking your best?

In the end, Mama helps Woolly see that getting a haircut isn't so bad and it even gives Woolly a chance to show off their mammoth personality.
© Meredith Zinner
JEN ARENA is lucky to have been surrounded by children's books her entire life. As a teenager, she worked in a bookstore. Then she worked as a children's book editor. Jen wrote the picture book Lady Liberty's Holiday, as well as many other engaging books for children. Visit her at jenarenabooks.com. View titles by Jen Arena

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Woolly worries that a haircut might affect their reputation as the wildest and warmest mammoth around in this sweet and funny picture book.

Woolly loves their extra-long, extra fluffy, extra-unruly hair, and Woolly especially loves how it matches their wild personality. So, when they notice a teensy little snarl has formed, Woolly is sure it’s nothing to worry about.

But little by little, with each rambunctious day, the snarl turns into a tangle, which turns into a knot, which turns into a BIGGER knot and soon enough it’s getting in the way of Woolly’s wild play.

Mama suggests a haircut could fix it. No, nope, NEVER. Not gonna happen.

But when the knot gets so huge that Woolly can’t join his friends in any mammoth fun, will they discover that feeling your best is the first step to looking your best?

In the end, Mama helps Woolly see that getting a haircut isn't so bad and it even gives Woolly a chance to show off their mammoth personality.

Author

© Meredith Zinner
JEN ARENA is lucky to have been surrounded by children's books her entire life. As a teenager, she worked in a bookstore. Then she worked as a children's book editor. Jen wrote the picture book Lady Liberty's Holiday, as well as many other engaging books for children. Visit her at jenarenabooks.com. View titles by Jen Arena