{"product_id":"those-shoes-an-uplifting-tale-of-friendship-generosity-facing-peer-pressure-and-making-thoughtful-choices-for-kids-ages-4-8-paperback","title":"Those Shoes: (An Uplifting Tale of Friendship, Generosity, Facing Peer Pressure, and Making Thoughtful Choices - For Kids Ages 4-8) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaribeth Boelts\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNoah Z. Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 9.6 x 10.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 09, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Those Shoes\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53054762156256,"sku":"9780763642846","price":10.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/uIY4SFQPGX9780763642846.webp?v=1781301202","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/those-shoes-an-uplifting-tale-of-friendship-generosity-facing-peer-pressure-and-making-thoughtful-choices-for-kids-ages-4-8-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}