A wonderful children’s story about overcoming fears! Love the fun illustrations and rhyming text which will keep children engaged.

I would have read this book to my brother if it had existed during our childhood! He used to be so deathly afraid of getting his hair cut that he was often mistaken for a girl because of his long locks 😂

This a quick but sweet read that's ideal for kids, even though it left me wanting more. I love the lyrical prose and lush illustrations. It would also definitely make a great gift!

Review of I'm Not Scared No Way: I'm Getting My Haircut Today by Kimberly Pattison.
This is a short picture book telling the story of a young child who is scared of going to the hair salon for the first time. This is a very easy read, for all children who might fear getting their hair cut. It shows them there is nothing scary and it’s possible to face your fears!
The illustrations are very demonstrative and follow the narration perfectly! The text is written in rhymes, easy to follow, and simple to read. The book hides a small surprise at the end which I think is a brilliant idea!
I give this short book 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it to all children ready to face their fears and all parent ready to support their kids to do so.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and all options expressed are entirely my own.

Such a cute book. Sometimes the unknown scares children but this book lets them know what to expect from their first haircut and that they have nothing to be scared of. This book serves as a reminder of their first haircut, with a certificate and place to put their first lock of hair. Such a cute keepsake and a perfect gift for those little ones you love.

I thought that this was a really good book

It was well laid out and it had some great images to bring the book to life

I liked how it shows that some of the things that can be daunting and a bit scary are often really not as bad as you first think

It is 5 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended and a great keepsake

Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for accepting my request to read and review I'm Not Scared No Way.

Author: Kimberly Pattison
Published: 09/18/22
Genre: Children's Fiction

A child is going for his first hair cut. He isn't scared until it's time to leave for the appointment.

The author is a hair dresser, and her motivation for writing this is to squash fears.

The illustrator has chosen a bright color palette. I imagined reading the book to a child and being happy, not scared. I can't speak about the illustrations, the formatting was off on my copy. From what I was able to piece, they did appear appropriate.

Getting your first hair cut is an adventure and with guidance it can be fun.

I would gift this to new parents, grandparents and caregivers.

A wonderful book to help your children through a life-changing event - a haircut. It can be stressful and hard for a child to welcome that change and it's okay. I really enjoyed how this book acknowledged the fear the boy had but also showed his bravery - he walked into the salon all by himself.

As well as that, I like how the book has placeholders where you can create a hair-cutting certificate to make the process more fun for your child.

Change is scary and it's valid to be afraid of getting a haircut, especially at a young age.

The illustrations are fun and vibrant, the dog is very cute :)

Thank you Netgalley and BooksGoSocial for the eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

First and foremost, I would love to thank NetGalley, the author, and publishers for allowing me the opportunity to read this advanced copy. This book is cute especially the art

This is so very cute. What a warm and helpful book this could be to young kids. The artwork is just as cute!

The book is about a little boy who needs a haircut. He says he is not scared of getting one but feels stressed when he thinks about it. He can’t play with his cute doggy because he is too stressed about the impending haircut.
But once he goes to the saloon, he realizes it is not terrifying. Getting a haircut is easy, and he just has to sit straight. He also lives his new hairstyle and is happy about it.
The illustrations are super adorable. I love the color scheme and the kid’s expressions. The doggy is a sweetheart, doing its best to take a bath, roll around, and listen to the kid.
The content is written in rhyming verse (AABB) and is a few lines per page. While it is encouraging, I’d have liked it more if the kid’s mom and the hairdresser had an active dialogue. The mother says there’s no need to fear, but we know kids don’t stop being afraid just like that.
A little word of encouragement from the hairdresser would have the story more endearing (the author is a hairdresser, so I’m sure she’d have assured countless kids and made small talk to ease their fears). There is some interaction after the haircut, but a word before would have also been good.
That said, the book has a certificate and an envelope (this will work better in the physical copy) to save a lock of the kid’s first haircut. That’s rather sweet.
To summarize, I'm Not Scared No Way is a cute little book for kiddos to understand that getting a haircut is not scary and can be a fun thing. Grab it for the illustrations (I like the kid with shaggy hair more than with the haircut, oh well...)
I received an ARC from NetGalley and BooksGoSocial and am voluntarily leaving a review.

The writing to this book was really good. The moral of the story is easy to decipher and for kids to grasp. There was lots of rhyming to discuss while reading. I also enjoyed the highlighting of certain words. Maybe some more onomatopoeias throughout the illustrations.

This book is perfect for children who are apprehensive about getting their hair cut.

It’s short and to the point with adorable pictures.

This is an adorable little book for toddlers and preschoolers who are getting their hair cut and might be a bit apprehensive. It can be rather frightening as they don’t know what to expect. This book is written in simple, sweet rhymes. The illustrations are wonderful. Recommended!

Thank you so much Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC!


'I'm Not Scared No Way' is a really lovely story! I don't remember ever being scared of haircuts, sad sure but not afraid and I think it's very thoughtful of Kimberly to write a book that would ease others fears. The illustrations are adorable and the words rhyme nicely. Recommended!

A wonderful children's book about a boys first haircut. I was drawn to this book because my 4 year old nephew has been reluctant to get his hair cut. I think this would be a fun book for him.

Wonderful story line by Kimberly Pattison (who is a beautician), beautifully illustrated by Zeynep Dural, published by BooksGoSocial. Thank you very much for the opportunity to review the advance read copy in exchange for an honest review! Publication date is 18 Sept 2022.

a short, adorable story which tells the tale of a child getting his first haircut! filled with eye-catching, gorgeous illustrations and lovely rhymes, this book is for sure going to be a hit among children! for those who are scared of getting their first haircuts, this is a perfect read for them. it drives the fear of haircuts from a child's mind, and does so beautifully!

Fear of haircuts is common for kids I’ve worked with. Having a social story like this can really help them understand the process. It can open up conversations and show them they aren’t alone. My only issue was the rhyming seemed forced in places. It could have been stronger without that element.

A story about getting a haircut and what that entails. A good social story for children that have never gotten their hair cut before since it can be scary going somewhere new and seeing that they are going to use scissors on your hair.
A cute added bonus is a spot for the child to put the date and details about their first haircut, along with a picture and a spot to put a piece of their hair.

Great book, that would help any child who is a bit nervous to get their hair cut, hopefully feel a bit more positive about it.
Great illustrations
My little boy has additional needs and having his hair cut terrifies him, so will try reading this to him to see if it helps.

This is a cute book that explains what to expect when getting a haircut. The illustrations are cute and the rhyming is engaging.