Publisher's Synopsis
A vibrant and beautifully illustrated children's book that highlights the career of barbering and barber-styling with rhyme-style haircut tutorial and text that will inspire and entertain the youth. This book is a great read for the ride on the way to the barbershop, while waiting in line for a haircut or for that child with aspirations of being a barber. The book teaches the importance of being of service--- being polite, exercising good hygiene and sanitation practices. Children and parents will be pleased the illustrated haircut tutorial and the artworks captivating colors. The service of a good haircut can change a life, put a smile on someone's face and more. The Barber in Me will inspire the youth --- it's a positive, fun, well-illustrated children's book that promotes positivity and smiles. All of the artwork was composed by Aaron "Silky the Barber-Surgeon" Allen, who inherited his love of art and drawing from his father, Karo (Aaron) and was nurtured by a series of influential people---but his main artistic influences growing up were his father, James Crowder, Ray Billingsley, Charles "Sparky" Schulz and Jill Ammons (MMS art teacher). Aaron "Silky" Allen has had his work published in Ebony Magazine, Ozone and the now defunct publication Grave Light. He has modeled at Bronner Brothers International Hair Show in Atlanta for Babyliss Pro as well as cut the hair of future celebrities and celebrity parents. In his leisure, when not with family he enjoys hiking, fishing, swimming with sharks and other ocean creatures, visiting the big cats (lions, tigers and cougars) in NC, tandem skydiving and skateboarding. He is also a toy collector with a MASSIVE toy collection. You can also find the barber-surgeon, or Uncle Aaron on YouTube at Uncle Aaron's Channel for cool kid-friendly content. SMILE.
