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But all the kids are wearing them! Any child who has ever craved something out of reach will relate to this warm, refreshingly realistic story. Features an audio read-along. "I have dreams about those shoes. Black high-tops. Two white stripes." All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. But Jeremy’s grandma tells him they don’t have room for "want," just "need," and what Jeremy needs are new boots for winter. When Jeremy’s shoes fall apart at school, and the guidance counselor gives him a hand-me-down pair, the boy 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 comes to realize 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.
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I try to only review picture books my kids get a lot out of. Those Shoes is one that really made an impact on them. I sit on a chair and read to them while they're in bed and they both got out out of bed to listen and see closer. The overall message of needing versus wanting is something they struggle with and they really understood what the Grandma was going through. They also caught on to the main character's dilemma, especially when he wanted to wear the cool shoes that were too small for him. Highly recommended!