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Steven has trouble learning to tie his shoes but hates to admit it.

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1 author picked The Shoelace Box as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This Little Golden Book was published 25 years ago. There have always been children struggling to tie their shoelaces. This one sends a good message about not giving up and practicing. It also reveals that you can’t always tell when someone is struggling with an issue just by looking at them. Stephen, the main character in the book struggles to learn. Children will be able to easily relate to him.

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