Cameron Gets a Cut by Aleisha Marie Kelly

Cameron dislikes having his hair brushed and is nervous about getting a haircut. His mom suggests a haircut to avoid daily brushing. At school, Cameron is inspired by his mom's bravery in hanging his artwork. His brother Isaiah shows him a video of a boy enjoying a haircut, encouraging Cameron to be brave. Excited, Cameron imagines the barber's chair as a spaceship captain's seat. At the barbershop, he enjoys the experience, reads a book, and overcomes his fear, eager to share his adventure with his brothers.

Why does Cameron's mom suggest he get a haircut?

• To save time in the morning

• To avoid brushing his hair every day

• To make him look older

• To match his brother's hairstyle

What does Cameron's brother Zachary say about haircuts?

• They are fun because you can pretend to drive a spaceship

• They are boring

• They are scary

• They are unnecessary

What inspires Cameron to be brave about his haircut?

• His teacher's encouragement

• A story he read in class

• A video of a boy enjoying a haircut

• His mom hanging his painting

How does Cameron feel when he wakes up on the day of his haircut?

• Excited and brave

• Indifferent and bored

• Nervous and scared

• Sad and reluctant

What helps Cameron forget his fear of haircuts at the barbershop?

• The barber's friendly smile

• Reading a book about Captain Noah

• Watching a TV show

• Listening to music