{"product_id":"new-shoes-isbn-9780062657527","title":"New Shoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-time Caldecott Medalist and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times–\u003c\/em\u003ebestselling picture book creator Chris Raschka pays tribute to one of the most quintessential events of childhood—getting new shoes—in this boldly illustrated and inspiring book for the youngest reader.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a young child discovers a hole in a sneaker, mother and child embark on a big childhood adventure—a trip to the store to pick out new shoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom having feet measured and making a selection to finally showing off the new shoes to a friend, this momentous child moment is treated with respect, excitement, and page-turning energy in a wonderfully age-appropriate picture book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaldecott Medalist and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times–\u003c\/em\u003ebestselling picture book creator Chris Raschka joyfully captures the event from the child’s point of view. \u003cem\u003eNew Shoes \u003c\/em\u003eis a preschool classic in the making.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen your shoes are \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eworn out \u003cbr\u003etoo tight\u003cbr\u003efaded and flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—guess what?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt’s time to get NEW SHOES!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo-time Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka pays homage to a quintessential moment of childhood—a visit to the shoe store—in this book about shoes, growing up, making choices, and sharing with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Raschka’s loose line and bright watercolor-and-gouache edge-to-edge illustrations are lively and sweet, perfectly suited to his subject. A delightfully important adventure for a very small person.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Raschka’s clever visual perspective takes this outing from solid to superb...a delightful, somewhat Mr. Rogers-esque introduction and celebration of a small but significant life activity.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The watercolor and gouache illustrations in Raschka’s signature loose style give a child’s-eye view of each phase of shoe-shopping. ...Raschka focuses on small moments of ordinary life that become significant: in this case, a young child who still needs help from adults practices self-reliance and makes independent choices.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Raschka takes a common experience and personalizes it by employing the visual perspective of a young child...the page design, along with the loose, amiable watercolor-and-gouache illustrations, elevates the book. Vibrant and full of energy, the pictures fully engage the reader as a participant in the story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A] simple joyous celebration...a perfect choice for preschoolers as well as new readers. ...A lovely, original book about a familiar rite of growing up, perfect for one-on-one and small group sharing.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888458199269,"sku":"NP9780062657527","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062657527.jpg?v=1730229128","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/new-shoes-isbn-9780062657527","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}