We Keep a Store

by Anne Shelby

A story of a proud Black family's country store, told by one of the children, captures the day-to-day work and games of the family's livelihood and love

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1990

Reviews

[Day · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the life-like illustrations in this book. The story itself has you wanting to know what comes next! I love seeing the child's perspective of keeping a store.

[Kalynda · Rating 3 out of 5]

The cover is a bit off-putting, big-round glasses, but within the story it makes sense--taking after her mother, following what she does, which happens to be math and running the store. Other picture thoughts, bright colors, smiles, togetherness, supportive, sitting and/or playing outside.