The Barber’s Cutting Edge

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The Barber’s Cutting Edge was written by Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert. This book is one of Top 150 African-American Children’s Book. It was published by Lee & Low Books in January 16, 2004. This fiction book is 32 pages.

Summary

The book tells the story about the Barber’s Cutting Edge is a touching celebration of the close relationship between a young African American boy and his community mentor. Jam-packed with little boys, big boys, dads, and neighbors, Mr. Bigalow’s barbershop is a familiar place to talk, to play dominoes, to read, and in Rashaad’s case, to get a little extra help with his schoolwork. Not only does Mr. Bigalow know all the newest styles, he also find outs all the words on Rashaad’s vocabulary list. Whether it’s haircuts or words, Mr. Bigalow is the best at what he does. He is also a friend and a role model and as Rashaad puts it, "one cool dude." [1]

Pros

A positive commenten had written by Publishers Weekly, on it's website it was written that this was unremarkable but likable tale featuring an African American cast, Rashaad goes to get a haircut and ends up getting help with his homework, as well as some study tips, from irrepressible Mr. Bigalow, the best barber in town. First-time author Battle-Lavert sets a casual tone through use of the vernacular, readily conveying the easy friendships between the barber, the boy and the waiting customers, while the orange, brown and red hues of Holbert's workmanlike illustrations visually bolster the story's warmth. [2] Lindsey Rogers rated this book five stars, she explained a little bit about the story, the young child in this story, Rashaad, goes to the barbershop to get his hair cut in this hilarious children's book. Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert is part of the African American culture used in this story. The illustrations by Holbert depict the barbershop as a happy wholesome family oriented place. The barber, Mr. Bigalow, seems to be helping Rashaad out with his vocabulary list. Unbeknownst to Rashaad, some of the words stumped Mr. Bigalow and he had to look them up in a dictionary. This story is great because of its vocabulary and because of its support of using academic tools. She would use this book to teach children that it is alright to look up words in a dictionary and to use other various academic tools to help them understand things. [3]

References

  1. The Barber’s Cutting Edge by Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert. Retrieved January 17th, 2021
  2. The Barber's Cutting Edge. Retrieved January 17th, 2021
  3. The Barber's Cutting Edge. Retrieved January 17th, 2021