{"product_id":"kicks-isbn-9780358118107","title":"Kicks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A brilliantly written and illustrated ode to sneakers and sneakerheads, young and old. A gift to us all.” —Angie Thomas, #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fun, lyrical debut picture book, \u003cem\u003eKicks \u003c\/em\u003eis an essential read for sneaker fans of all ages, from award-winning poet Van G. Garrett and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a love letter to sneakers. But not just any sneakers. Only the flyest, floatiest, you-est kicks you can get—the ones that let you \u003cem\u003esoar!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis colorful, rhythmic adventure has something to offer anyone who prizes a great pair of shoes and any reader who loves to play with words.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Making his children’s book debut, poet Garrett employs short lines and kid-friendly metaphors... Brown (\u003cem\u003eWho Are Your People?\u003c\/em\u003e) portrays a vibrant cityscape populated by a stylishly sneaker-clad community of color with varying skin tones and body types.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An upbeat, affirming story that works especially well for #RepresentationMatters and Black Boy Joy collections. Complementary books include Floyd Cooper’s \u003cem\u003eJump! From the Life of Michael Jordan\u003c\/em\u003e (2004) and Derrick Barnes’ \u003cem\u003eCrown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut\u003c\/em\u003e (2017).” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An excellent read-aloud... This fun, lyrical free verse poem pays homage to the joy a pair of new shoes can bring, and its colorful illustrations work well to enhance the joy of the experience. A recommended purchase... especially where poetry is popular.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A charming balance of enthusiasm and pride. Pair this with Boelts’ \u003cem\u003eThose Shoes\u003c\/em\u003e for a storytime appreciative of some jazzy footwear.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A brilliantly written and illustrated ode to sneakers and sneakerheads, young and old. A gift to us all.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAngie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Garrett and Brown have crafted a fresh and delightful anthem not just to shoes but also the magical way they make us feel.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOge Mora, Caldecott Honor-winning author of Thank You, Omu! and Saturday\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Fresh and fly with art that shines, \u003cem\u003eKicks\u003c\/em\u003e is an ode to the perfect shoe for you.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKwame Mbalia, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Versify","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889912639717,"sku":"NP9780358118107","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780358118107.jpg?v=1730232169","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/kicks-isbn-9780358118107","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}