No Bad News

By Kenneth Cole

Book Overview

When Marcus travels to the barbershop alone for the first time, he is frightened by the sights and sounds around him. But at the barbershop, people notice his sad face and remind him of the good news... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807547433
• ISBN13: 9780807547434
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 7 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 6

Customer Reviews

We are "Good News"

Ken Cole's book illustrates with simplicity how our children can look within themselves to find and to make good news. The story depicts a young boy walking alone to the local barbershop to get his haircut. On his way he notices all things negative. After his interaction with the barbershop clientele, he leaves and notices all of the positive things around him. The story hits home for many of our inner city youth. However we can, we have to remind them that there is good news out there. We have to make sure that they know how to see it and how to find it. Cole's book is an excellent tool to use to introduce our youth to finding the "Good News" everywhere.

Beautiful Book

Given as a gift to me, I loved the photos and story, but at age 5 this has become my son's favorite book & his bedtime must read.

Good News for all kids

This powerfully simple illustration teaches children to look at the positive and more importantly, look within themselves for "good news".Our non-profit organization will be ordering 300 for our kids so that they can see that they are "good news" too!

This book is about GOOD news!

The first time I read this book, I was struck by the simple story line. A haircut for this little boy represents a major step towards growing up. The book effectively delivers that message that there is hope in every situation. I shared this book with my seven year old son, who also enjoyed the book. The pictures are almost surreal by transitioning from black and white photos in the beginning to a colorized version when the little boy's attitude changes. I would strongly recommend adding this book to any child's collection.