My granddaughter, who is almost 4, simply loved the book! She had me read it 3 times. She kept asking why the mommy said "no" to the one pair of shoes that cost too much. She loved picking out which shoes she liked best in the book and identified with the shoes that were too tight. She insisted on taking this book with her on vacation. Looking forward to more from this author! Shoes for Me! (Pinwheel Books)
This book is adorable. The rhymes are fun to read out loud, and the beautiful illustrations are the perfect compliment. The search for shoes is always stressful for my children, and I appreciate having a book that makes it fun!
Love this book. Reads so lovely and my preschoolers love it. Especially the one who loves shoes and what little girl doesn't. Kids can identify with the wonder of shopping for that first pair of shoes themselves. Parents won't mind reading this one again and again.
Hippo has outgrown her shoes and needs a new pair. Now that she is older, her mom is letting her choose her own shoes. When they arrive at the store, there are choices galore!
"Shoes for dress-up,
Shoes with heels.
Even shoes that roll on wheels!"
Written in rhythmic rhyme, Sue Fliess makes Hippo's hunt for those elusive pair of perfect shoes a fun adventure. When mom is ready to give up, Hippo sees one last pair. Could they be the ones?!! Mike Laughead's illustrations bring Hippo and the other animals in the store to life with splash of bright, beautiful color. Every mother can relate to finding the perfect pair of shoes for her child (or herself!) and will find this book a fun way to start the school year.
When a young hippo grows out of her shoes her mother takes her on a shopping expedition to choose her very own pair (with some limitations of course). Written in flawless rhyming prose, Sue Fliess' Shoes For Me! Is so reminiscent of trips to the shoe store with my young daughters.
Anyone with little girls will completely relate to the hippo's wild enthusiasm for trying on every pair of shoes in the store. From flip-flops to roller shoes and everything in between, it seems like the perfect pair of shoes will never be found! We too have left a long trail of discarded pairs of shoes in our wake while shopping, and my three shoe-loving daughters love this whimsical and truly delightful children's picture book.
They have spent hours pouring over Mike Laugheads colorful illustrations of different shoe types, "I like this one." "No, I like this one!" The competition is particularly fierce as to who will claim the sparkly, pink, and purple shoes, though some of the more unusual pairs have also elicited squeals of delight and questions to mom about what kinds of shoes these are exactly. (I'm sure they are wondering where WE could buy a pair of many of them.)
I'm not sure what it is about little girls and shoes, but Fliess certainly has their fascination and indecisiveness nailed in this charming book.
A young hippo goes shopping for shoes with her mom. This time she can choose her own, from "shoes that sparkle" to "shoes that snap," to everything in between. After trying on as many shoes as she can, the young hippo finds a match. Children ages 2-5, especially girls, will celebrate this collection and choice of shoes.
My 2 ½ year old daughter LOVES this book! This is a regular at bedtime each evening now and I love how much she enjoys it and how quickly she began remembering and predicting the next word or two. She points out her favorites on each page and loves reading about "pippo," which is "hippo" in 2 year old speak.
The illustrations are vibrant and colorful and jump off the page. The book is very well done and a great addition to every child's library!
My 6 year old daughter loves this book (and so do I)!!! The story is so cute and the illustrations are beautiful--love the colors. I really enjoy the rhyming aspect of the story. This is a great book for all, especially new readers and anyone who LOVES shoes! We read it all the time. I will be giving it as a gift for quite a few! - Shoes - Hippos - Animal Stories'
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