Saturday Morning at the 'Shop
by Keenan Jones
Illustrations by Ken Daley
Beach Lane Books
Simon & Schuster, LLC
32 pages
2025
ISBN: 9781665940801
What a joyous and positivie picture book that celebrates a Saturday morning tradition!
Every Saturday a young boy goes to the barber shop to see all his friends, neighbors and relatives. The 'Shop is the heartbeat of the community. It is not just about the haircuts and the shaves. The 'Shop is a history lesson taught by barbers and friends. It's a playground for the boys until Mr. Charles tells them "to settle down." It's a fashion show, a comedy club, a sports bar, and even a showroom for the neighborhood tailer, and a listening booth to hear David Jr.'s new tracks. Every Saturday is like a family reunion and a time to learn about black history. Every Saturday, the young boy learns something new.
Illustrations by Ken Daley capture the movement, the joy, and the personality of the shop: it is welcoming, colorful, vibrant and noisy. You can almost hear the noises of the shop from the illustrations. This neighborhood is lucky indeed to have a weekly meeting place for young boys and men to share stories and tell jokes. Saturday Morning at the 'Shop exudes happiness, belonging and love.
Highly, highly recommended ages 3 and up.
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