Those Shoes

Maribeth Boelts

Oct 2016 · Candlewick Press

About this ebook

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. Features an audio read-along.

"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.

Ratings and reviews

Books are beyond belief it gives entertainment and most especially it taught us plenty of lessons in life. Reading children's books aloud activates their creativity and broadens their view of the world. It helps them improve their language and communication abilities and teaches them to understand the written word. This children's book with the title "Those Shoes" was really fun to read, it portrays the importance of being grateful for the things you have. In this tale that discusses needs vs desires, young Jeremy comes to realize that a caring caregiver, durable boots, as well as a true friend have worth which is far off from sight. Author Maribeth Boelts based this touching and telling narrative on his life experiences. It encourages the children to be an appreciative individuals. In addition to that, it would encourage the children of today to understand that it would be much nicer to give than to receive.

Great story about empathy!

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About the author

Noah Z. Jones is an author/illustrator/animator who draws all sorts of wacky oddities out of his home in Camden, Maine. After taking part in a monster-drawing contest in the fifth grade (placing fourth out of five), he realized that he wanted to create art for a living. As a kid, Noah Z. Jones’s love for drawing was fueled by dinosaurs, monster movies, and the Wacky Packages line of trading cards. He would spend hours poring over books by Maurice Sendak, Richard Scarry, and Mercer Mayer. His unique art and designs have added to numerous award-winning projects from clients such as Nickelodeon, PBS, and Disney. His crazy web-developed characters have attracted worldwide recognition and can often be spotted popping up on T-shirts around the globe. Noah Z. Jones’s ability to change styles both digitally and with traditional pencil drawings demonstrates an unusual stylistic versatility. His books with Candlewick Press, Not Norman, The Monster in the Backpack, Those Shoes, and the Bed and Biscuit series— each with a different author — show his ability to approach every story with a fresh eye. In addition to his work on children’s books, Noah Z. Jones divides his time between creative collaborations with commercial clients and developing his own odd collection of characters, ideas, and all-around lunacy.