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"In this witty, wise picture book, Boelts presents a kid’s-eye view of a consumer fad that rages through school at gale force." — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)

All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing.…

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2 authors picked Those Shoes as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This story brought me to tears because it shows the beauty of empathy and the joy of helping others. The main character’s journey from wanting something for himself to generously helping a friend is so moving.

It’s a gentle yet impactful way to teach kids the value of kindness.

Many of Jeremy’s classmates get the latest cool shoes, but his family can’t afford them.

I think this is a good discussion topic for kids–not all families’ finances are the same, and that can affect what kids have and how they feel about themselves. But even though he doesn’t have much money, he still finds a way to help out a classmate. 

From Pat's list on encourage kindness in children.

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