Saturday Morning at the 'Shop
Published on 16. January 2025
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-6659-4080-1 (ISBN)
Description
Spend Saturday morning at the barbershop in this upbeat picture book celebration of the spaces and places that bring communities together.
It's Saturday morning. We hop in the car. Mom's heading to work, and I'm geeked to go spend the day at the 'shop!
The barbershop is a sound booth, an art gallery, a playground, a classroom, and so much more. It's a place for artistry and comradery and, most importantly, community. Come spend the day feeling all the style and wisdom and joy at the 'shop!
It's Saturday morning. We hop in the car. Mom's heading to work, and I'm geeked to go spend the day at the 'shop!
The barbershop is a sound booth, an art gallery, a playground, a classroom, and so much more. It's a place for artistry and comradery and, most importantly, community. Come spend the day feeling all the style and wisdom and joy at the 'shop!
Reviews / Votes
Relying on repetition and alliteration, Jones has crafted a bouncy storytime tale and a tribute to the power of community. A read-aloud as sharp and stylish as a fresh cut. -- Kirkus * 12/1/24 * * "An affectionate portrayal of both an intergenerational tradition and a crucial community cornerstone." -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW * 10/7/2024 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
f-c jkt (fx: spot gloss; coated)+int. ill. (coated); digital
Dimensions
Height: 237 mm
Width: 263 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
410 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6659-4080-1 (9781665940801)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Keenan Jones
Saturday Morning at the 'Shop
E-Book
01/2025
Simon + Schuster LLC
€10.87
Available for download
Persons
Keenan Jones is an author and educator based in Plymouth, Minnesota. Keenan worked as an elementary school teacher and is the founder of the educational nonprofit Literacy for Freedom. Saturday Morning at the 'Shop is his debut picture book. Learn more at KeenanJWrites.com.
Ken Daley's art has been featured in children's books, print publications, and exhibitions across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. He is the illustrator of picture books including Saturday Morning at the 'Shop by Keenan Jones, That Swingin' Sound by Rekha S. Rajan, Granny's Kitchen by Sade Smith, and Black Boy, Black Boy by Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond. Ken lives in Ontario. Visit him at KenDaleyArt.com.
Ken Daley's art has been featured in children's books, print publications, and exhibitions across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. He is the illustrator of picture books including Saturday Morning at the 'Shop by Keenan Jones, That Swingin' Sound by Rekha S. Rajan, Granny's Kitchen by Sade Smith, and Black Boy, Black Boy by Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond. Ken lives in Ontario. Visit him at KenDaleyArt.com.