My Kicks: A Sneaker Story!
Susan Verde
(Author)
Katie Kath
(Illustrator)
Description
My Kicks is a picture book from Susan Verde, the New York Times bestselling author of I Am Yoga, that explores the love and pride that kids have for their sneakers and the joy that can be found in growing up, growing out, and moving on--illustrated by Katie Kath. Kids love sneakers. But when a child finds that his toes have outgrown his favorite shoes, and they've gotten too dirty and smelly, his mom says it's time for a new pair. Resistant to let go, the boy reminisces about all the good times he's had with his favorite kicks on the city streets. There's the paint splatter from his masterpiece and the drip from a Popsicle. There's the scuff from when he fell off his skateboard. And there are those frayed laces that he learned to tie in bows and doubles. A new pair just won't be the same. But, with bigger shoes to fill, the boy realizes new adventures await him. Maybe he could paint a little better? Or skate a little faster? The possibilities just may be endless . . . "The text is lively--in prose form, but with a bouncy hip-hop beat that reflects the boy's attitude about his active life in his beloved shoes. Energetic ink-and-watercolor illustrations place the boy in a pleasant urban setting and are well matched to the text. A wonderful ode to shoes, old and new." --BooklistProduct Details
Price
$16.95
$15.76
Publisher
Harry N. Abrams
Publish Date
April 11, 2017
Pages
40
Dimensions
8.8 X 10.6 X 0.5 inches | 0.95 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781419723094
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About the Author
Susan Verde is the author of The Museum, You & Me, and I Am Yoga. She lives in East Hampton, New York, and--when not writing--teaches yoga. Katie Kath has a master's degree in illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design. She is the illustrator of What a Beautiful Morning.
Reviews
" Delightful illustrations...this cool kid's adventures offer general appeal, especially to parents of children who are attached to worn-out shoes."-- "School Library Journal"
"The text is lively--in prose form, but with a bouncy hip-hop beat that reflects the boy's attitude about his active life in his beloved shoes. Energetic
ink-and-watercolor illustrations place the boy in a pleasant urban setting and are well matched to the text. A wonderful ode to shoes, old and new."-- "Booklist"
"The text is lively--in prose form, but with a bouncy hip-hop beat that reflects the boy's attitude about his active life in his beloved shoes. Energetic
ink-and-watercolor illustrations place the boy in a pleasant urban setting and are well matched to the text. A wonderful ode to shoes, old and new."-- "Booklist"
