![]() ![]() “It is a great message for many students in poverty and for children and everyone to just be happy with what they have. “One of my top ten favorite books of the school year. It’s really rare to find such a profound read about the spirit of giving.” - Books That Heal Kids When reading aloud the book Those Shoes with Novel Effect, pair it with no prep book activities to continue learning. 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. Jones All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. ![]() “Boelts blends themes of teasing, embarrassment and disappointment with kindness and generosity in a realistic interracial school scenario bringing affecting closure to a little boy’s effort to cope in a world filled with materialistic attractions and distractions.” - Kirkus Reviews Those Shoes Written by Maribeth Boelts and Illustrated by Noah Z. ![]() Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, Bulletin Blue Ribbons.Charlotte Zolotow Award, Highly Commended Selection.Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices List.READ Boston Best Readaloud Award Winner.Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children’s Book of the Month.When he finally gets a pair of “those shoes,” he’s faced with a big decision. Jeremy wants the pair of shoes many of his classmates have, but ones he can’t afford. ![]()
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