Uncle Jed’s Barbershop. By Margaree King Mitchell. Illus. by James Ransome. 1993. 32 p. Simon & Schuster, $10.95 (0671769693)
Gr. K-6 This story is about an African American family. Uncle Jed is a barber. He dreams of one day opening up his own barbershop. He saves his money, but one thing after another happens that prevents him from fulfilling his dream. Uncle Jed never gives up or gets discouraged. He just starts saving all over again. This book teaches the value of saving and delayed gratification.
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