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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. 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.

From the Publisher

economic diversity, social emotional learning, picture book, envy, what's important, acceptance

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Reprint edition (June 9, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763642843
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763642846
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 – 8 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD550L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten – 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.25 x 0.18 x 9.88 inches