Maribeth Boelts is the author of many books for young
readers, including Happy Like Soccer, illustrated by Lauren
Castillo, A Bike Like Sergio’s, illustrated by Noah Z. Jones, and
Kaia and the Bees, illustrated by Angela Dominguez. Maribeth Boelts
lives in Iowa.
Noah Z. Jones is the illustrator of Not Norman: A Goldfish
Story by Kelly Bennett, as well as Those Shoes and A Bike Like
Sergio’s, both written by Maribeth Boelts. He is also the creator
of the animated television series Fish Hooks, Almost Naked Animals,
and Pickle and Peanut. Noah Z. Jones lives in Southern California.
Boelts blends themes of teasing, embarrassment and disappointment
with kindness and generosity in a realistic interracial school
scenario.
—Kirkus Reviews
Maribeth Boelts has a good eye for how the shoes bestow value at
school and how Jeremy feels wearing an uncool pair. Much to
discuss, especially in the ending.
—Chicago Tribune
Whether children are on the shoe-owning or the shoe-envying side of
the economic line, they can sympathize with Jeremy and rejoice in
the way he eventually resolves his problem with his too-small
shoes.
—The Horn Book
Jones’ autumn-toned illustrations wonderfully complement Boelts’
sweet-natured main characters and non-didactic life lesson.
—Booklist
A wonderful story of sharing, this important book conveys what is
most important in life.
—Kendal Rautzhan’s “Books to Borrow, Books to Buy” column
A touching story about how a life short on money can be big on
love, good values, and friendship.
—Young Children
Maribeth Boelts introduces young readers to [a] complex issue with
kindness and finesse.
—Grand Rapids Press
In this witty, wise picture book Boelts presents a kids-eye view of
a consumer fad that rages through school at gale force.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
A poignant, thought-provoking book.
—School Library Journal
A contemporary urban story that shows the spirit of sharing with
economy of language and superior craftsmanship.
—Contra Costa Times
Peer pressure, overwhelming desire, and the acceptance of what is
really needed are played out in this story that is duplicated in
schools around the country.
—Library Media Connection
Boelts blends themes of teasing, embarrassment and disappointment
with kindness and generosity in a realistic interracial school
scenario.
-Kirkus Reviews
Maribeth Boelts has a good eye for how the shoes bestow value at
school and how Jeremy feels wearing an uncool pair. Much to
discuss, especially in the ending.
-Chicago Tribune
Whether children are on the shoe-owning or the shoe-envying side of
the economic line, they can sympathize with Jeremy and rejoice in
the way he eventually resolves his problem with his too-small
shoes.
-The Horn Book
Jones' autumn-toned illustrations wonderfully complement Boelts'
sweet-natured main characters and non-didactic life lesson.
-Booklist
A wonderful story of sharing, this important book conveys what is
most important in life.
-Kendal Rautzhan's "Books to Borrow, Books to Buy" column
A touching story about how a life short on money can be big on
love, good values, and friendship.
-Young Children
Maribeth Boelts introduces young readers to [a] complex issue with
kindness and finesse.
-Grand Rapids Press
In this witty, wise picture book Boelts presents a kids-eye view of
a consumer fad that rages through school at gale force.
-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
A poignant, thought-provoking book.
-School Library Journal
A contemporary urban story that shows the spirit of sharing with
economy of language and superior craftsmanship.
-Contra Costa Times
Peer pressure, overwhelming desire, and the acceptance of what is
really needed are played out in this story that is duplicated in
schools around the country.
-Library Media Connection
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