Bippity Bop Barbershop

Rating:
Summary: A treasure to be shared with the family, present and future
Review: My brother-in-law is a professional barber and he, like the fictional character in the book, has a three-year-old son. When I saw this one on the shelf, I was automatically drawn to its pages. Because I was familiar with the author and illustrator, having purchased several years ago their "I Love My Hair" for my then-three-year-old niece, I knew that this book had to be one of great quality.

I was not disappointed. Like its predecessor, the illustrations are lifelike and the simple story of the preparation and visit to the local barbershop for a boy's FIRST haircut is engaging and realistic.

This is a book that I'm sure that my nephew, and all little boys, can pass down to their progeny and future generations to come.

Rating:
Summary: Like Father Like Son
Review: Natasha Anastasia Tarpley introduces us to Miles as he gets ready for his first hair-cut. As most small children are, he's a bit nervous while at the same time excited as he takes this journey into the world of the "Big Boys." The scene of the barbershop shows that of encouragement and support for little Miles and depicts the relationship between father and son and the way men interact with one another.

With the use of watercolors, E. B. Lewis illustrates the characters in a way that brings them to life and complements the story perfectly. They are warm, colorful, and do an excellent job of conveying Tarpley's characters along with the different scenes portrayed in barbershops in the African American community. This story speaks volumes and I highly recommend it.

Reviewed by Tee C. Royal
The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Rating:
Summary: Like Father Like Son
Review: Natasha Anastasia Tarpley introduces us to Miles as he gets ready for his first hair-cut. As most small children are, he's a bit nervous while at the same time excited as he takes this journey into the world of the "Big Boys." The scene of the barbershop shows that of encouragement and support for little Miles and depicts the relationship between father and son and the way men interact with one another.

With the use of watercolors, E. B. Lewis illustrates the characters in a way that brings them to life and complements the story perfectly. They are warm, colorful, and do an excellent job of conveying Tarpley's characters along with the different scenes portrayed in barbershops in the African American community. This story speaks volumes and I highly recommend it.

Reviewed by Tee C. Royal
The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers