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New Shoes - by Chris Raschka (Hardcover)

New Shoes - by  Chris Raschka (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Two-time Caldecott Medalist and "New York Times-"bestselling picture book creator Raschka pays tribute to one of the most quintessential events of childhood--getting new shoes--in this boldly illustrated and inspiring book for the youngest reader. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Two-time Caldecott Medalist and <em>New York Times-</em>bestselling picture book creator Chris Raschka pays tribute to one of the most quintessential events of childhood--getting new shoes--in this boldly illustrated and inspiring book for the youngest reader.</strong> </p><p>When a young child discovers a hole in a sneaker, mother and child embark on a big childhood adventure--a trip to the store to pick out new shoes.</p><p>From having feet measured and making a selection to finally showing off the new shoes to a friend, this momentous child moment is treated with respect, excitement, and page-turning energy in a wonderfully age-appropriate picture book.</p><p>Caldecott Medalist and <em>New York Times-</em>bestselling picture book creator Chris Raschka joyfully captures the event from the child's point of view. <em>New Shoes </em>is a preschool classic in the making.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><strong>When your shoes are <br/></strong><strong>worn out <br/>too tight<br/>faded and flat</strong></p><p><strong>--guess what?</strong></p><p><strong>It's time to get NEW SHOES!</strong></p><p>Two-time Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka pays homage to a quintessential moment of childhood--a visit to the shoe store--in this book about shoes, growing up, making choices, and sharing with friends.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Raschka's clever visual perspective takes this outing from solid to superb...a delightful, somewhat Mr. Rogers-esque introduction and celebration of a small but significant life activity." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books<br><br>"Raschka takes a common experience and personalizes it by employing the visual perspective of a young child...the page design, along with the loose, amiable watercolor-and-gouache illustrations, elevates the book. Vibrant and full of energy, the pictures fully engage the reader as a participant in the story."--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>"Raschka's loose line and bright watercolor-and-gouache edge-to-edge illustrations are lively and sweet, perfectly suited to his subject. A delightfully important adventure for a very small person."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>"[A] simple joyous celebration...a perfect choice for preschoolers as well as new readers. ...A lovely, original book about a familiar rite of growing up, perfect for one-on-one and small group sharing."--School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>"The watercolor and gouache illustrations in Raschka's signature loose style give a child's-eye view of each phase of shoe-shopping. ...Raschka focuses on small moments of ordinary life that become significant: in this case, a young child who still needs help from adults practices self-reliance and makes independent choices."--Horn Book Magazine<br>

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