The Horn Book Jones autumn-toned illustrations wonderfully complement Boelts sweet-natured main characters and non-didactic life lesson. 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. Much to discuss, especially in the ending. Kirkus Reviews Maribeth Boelts has a good eye for how the shoes bestow value at school and how Jeremy feels wearing an uncool pair.

Review Quotes Boelts blends themes of teasing, embarrassment and disappointment with kindness and generosity in a realistic interracial school scenario. But sore feet arent 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. Though Jeremys grandma says they dont 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. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books (starred review) All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. Book Synopsis In this witty, wise picture book, Boelts presents a kids-eye view of a consumer fad that rages through school at gale force. Soon Jeremy realizes that the things he has are worth more than the things he wants. But Jeremys grandma says he needs new boots for winter. About the Book Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing.

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