This picture book tells the heartwarming story of Florence, a young girl whose hair is famously curly, wild, and out-of-control—a true "frizzball." Florence deeply longs for smooth, straight, and sleek hair, just like her brother, Ben. Frustrated with her frizzy mop constantly getting in the way during play and looking nothing like her friends’ hair, she pleads with her mother to take her to the hairdresser for a dramatic restyle. Her dream finally comes true when her hair is tamed and straightened. However, Florence soon discovers that having sleek hair isn't quite the magical solution she imagined. Her new smooth hairstyle doesn't allow her to be the carefree, adventurous girl she truly is, and she quickly realizes that her unique, curly hair is an integral part of her identity. Told in a fun, lively rhyme and beautifully complemented by Jane Massey’s illustrations, the story delivers an important and universal message about embracing individuality and celebrating one's unique qualities and appearance.
