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Fresh cut, new confidence: a royal celebration of self-esteem.

Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

  • Paperback

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    5 May 2022

Summary

A young boy’s trip to the barber shop is a joyful celebration of confidence and self-esteem.

The barber shop is where magic happens! Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream on their foreheads and a slow, steady cut, they become royalty, aware of every great thing that could happen to them when they look good. Their grades improve, they get noticed, they feel good about themselves. This rhythmic, r…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781529504040
ISBN-10:152950404X
Author:Derrick Barnes, Gordon C. James
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Imprint:Walker Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:5 May 2022
Weight:190g
Dimensions:4mm x 216mm x 278mm
Audience Age:5-9
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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes - ISBN: 9781529504040
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Critics Review

Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Gordon James is a joy to read. Barnes’ words bounce off the page and ooze cool, and he perfectly captures the magic of a fresh haircut, and the self-esteem it confers. Alongside James’ powerful illustrations, this is a joyous book, perfect for sharing. * The Scotsman *

About The Author

Derrick Barnes

Derrick Barnes, a graduate of Jackson State University, Mississippi, USA, is the author of eight books, including the popular US series Ruby and the Booker Boys. He also wrote best-selling copy for Hallmark as the first African American male staff writer for the company. Derrick Barnes lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and four sons.

Gordon C. James, a graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York City, is an award-winning fine artist specializing in figurative drawing. He is the illustrator of the Scraps of Time children’s book series. He has worked for Hallmark as an illustrator and artist and has taught at the University of North Carolina. Gordon C. James lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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