A gently humorous tale for elementary age readers about a kid's worst day ever, eased by friendship and kindness.
—Los Angeles Times

Saltzberg conveys the pleasing goofiness of special days at school when students can let their hair down — Pajama Day, Sixties Day, or best of all: Crazy Hair Day.
—Kirkus Reviews

The pictures are bright and appealing, and the authenticity of Stanley's situation is likely to put the readers in the mood to share their most embarrassing moments.
—Booklist

"This is going to be a day I will never forget!" exclaims Stanley Birdbaum as his mother helps him prepare for Crazy Hair Day. With Halloween hair spray and styling gel how can he go wrong? Arriving in the classroom, Stanley is greeted by his classmates' laughter. But why? Dejected and alone in the boys bathroom, Stanley is befriended by Larry Finchfeather, the class troublemaker, who is exercising his peacemaking skills. Zach Braff narrates at a snappy pace. His rising voice and staccato speech followed by monotone, elongated moments depict both Stanley's elation and dejection. As the two classmates negotiate Stanley's return to the classroom, Braff is distinctively Larry and distinctively Stanley. Saltzberg's original score provides a jaunty background. An author interview and original CRAZY HAIR DAY song conclude the production. A.R. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine