Baghead

Reach for this book when your child has made a visible, embarrassing mistake and is desperately trying to hide from the world. Whether it is a botched DIY haircut or a stain on a favorite shirt, this story offers a humorous lifeline for children navigating the heavy weights of shame and self-consciousness. Josh decides to wear a brown paper bag over his head all day after a grooming disaster, leading to a series of comical but relatable interactions at school and soccer practice. It is a gentle, funny exploration of how our biggest insecurities are often more obvious when we try to hide them. Perfect for children aged 4 to 8, this book provides a safe space to discuss how everyone makes mistakes and that the people who love us will still be there when the bag eventually comes off. It transforms a moment of high anxiety into a shared laugh between parent and child.