{"product_id":"those-shoes-isbn-9780763642846","title":"Those Shoes","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"In this witty, wise picture book, Boelts presents a kid’s-eye view of a consumer fad that rages through school at gale force.\" — \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. Though Jeremy’s grandma says they don’t have room for \"want,\" just \"need,\" when his old shoes fall apart at school, he 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 soon sees 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.Boelts \u003cb\u003eblends themes of teasing, embarrassment and disappointment with kindness and generosity \u003c\/b\u003ein a realistic interracial school scenario.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaribeth Boelts has a good eye for how the shoes bestow value at school and how Jeremy feels wearing an uncool pair. \u003cb\u003eMuch to discuss\u003c\/b\u003e, especially in the ending.\u003cbr\u003e—Chicago Tribune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether children are on the shoe-owning or the shoe-envying side of the economic line, they can sympathize with Jeremy and rejoice in the way he eventually resolves his problem with his too-small shoes.\u003cbr\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJones’ autumn-toned illustrations wonderfully complement Boelts’ sweet-natured main characters and \u003cb\u003enon-didactic life lesson\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA wonderful story of sharing\u003c\/b\u003e, this important book conveys what is most important in life.\u003cbr\u003e—Kendal Rautzhan’s “Books to Borrow, Books to Buy” column\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003etouching \u003c\/b\u003estory about how a life short on money can be big on love, good values, and friendship.\u003cbr\u003e—Young Children\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaribeth Boelts introduces young readers to [a] complex issue with \u003cb\u003ekindness and finesse\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e—Grand Rapids Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this \u003cb\u003ewitty, wise \u003c\/b\u003epicture book Boelts presents a kids-eye view of a consumer fad that rages through school at gale force.\u003cbr\u003e—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA poignant, \u003cb\u003ethought-provoking\u003c\/b\u003e book.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA contemporary urban story that shows the spirit of sharing with economy of language and superior craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e—Contra Costa Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeer pressure, overwhelming desire, and the acceptance of what is really needed are played out in this story that is duplicated in schools around the country.\u003cbr\u003e—Library Media Connection\u003cb\u003eMaribeth Boelts\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eHappy Like Soccer\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Lauren Castillo, \u003ci\u003eA Bike Like Sergio’s\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Noah Z. Jones, and \u003ci\u003eKaia and the Bees\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Angela Dominguez. Maribeth Boelts lives in Iowa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNoah Z. Jones\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eNot Norman: A Goldfish Story \u003c\/i\u003eby Kelly Bennett, as well as \u003ci\u003eThose Shoes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Bike Like Sergio’s\u003c\/i\u003e, both written by Maribeth Boelts. He is also the creator of the animated television series \u003ci\u003eFish Hooks, Almost Naked Animals\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePickle and Peanut.\u003c\/i\u003e Noah Z. Jones lives in Southern California.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302604296421,"sku":"NP9780763642846","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763642846.jpg?v=1767742547","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/those-shoes-isbn-9780763642846","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}