| Those Shoes |
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author: Maribeth Boelts
illustrator: Noah Z. Jones
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"I have dreams about those shoes. Black high-tops. Two white stripes."
All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. But Jeremy’s grandma tells him they don’t have room for "want," just "need," and what Jeremy needs are new boots for winter. When Jeremy’s shoes fall apart at school, and the guidance counselor gives him a hand-me-down pair, the boy is more determined than ever to have those shoes, even a thrift-shop pair that are much too small. But sore feet aren’t much fun, and Jeremy comes to realize that the things he has -- warm boots, a loving grandma, and the chance to help a friend -- are worth more than the things he wants. |
| But all the kids are wearing them! Any child who has ever craved something out of reach will relate to this warm, refreshingly realistic story. |
suggested retail price (U.S./CAN):
$15.99 / $19.00 |
isbn-10/isbn-13:
0763624993 / 9780763624996 |
on sale date:
09/2007 |
type/format:
Picture book / Hard Cover |
age range:
5 yrs - 8 yrs
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# of pages/size:
40 / 10 1/4" x 9 13/16" |
grade range:
Kindergarten - Grade 3
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subjects:
Caring and Sharing; Character Education; Friendship; |
author’s comments:
Maribeth Boelts is a former preschool teacher who has written numerous books for children. She lives in Iowa with her husband and three children. |
illustrator’s comments:
Noah Z. Jones is the illustrator of NOT NORMAN: A GOLDFISH STORY, THE MONSTER IN THE BACKPACK, and WELCOME TO THE BED AND BISCUIT. He lives in Maine. |
