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2011

  • Erin O'Riordan's review

    Erin O’RiordanApril 6, 2011 I recommend this book for all kids ages 4-12. The drawings are wonderful, especially the one of Willie’s mom chasing him with a butterfly net to try to get him to put on the shoes. The text is fun, never preachy, yet it still teaches a lesson about respecting people who…

  • virtual tour

    Slippery Willie Wiggles and I left home to go on a virtual book tour on March 1st. Well, we have returned and for me it has been a wondrous journey and for Willie, well, he loves his “stupid, ugly shoes” more than ever. Slippery Willie touched the hearts of many on our journey visiting more…

  • LovLivLife Reviews

    LovLivLife ReviewsMarch 31, 2011Lovin’ Children’s Books [Review]: Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes by Larry Petersonby Chasity Cleverly written with vibrant illustrations to match. Interestingly, I’m going through a phase where I’m feeling a bit self-conscious about myself and so this story is right up my alley. Children stories are as simple as they come but…

  • I Am A Reader, Not A Writer review

    I Am A Reader, Not A WriterMarch 30, 2011Blog Tour: Book Review – Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes by Larry Petersonby Kathy Habel 2 important lessons are taught in the short picture book. It’s not nice to make fun of others who are different and sometimes we worry too much what others will think. I…

  • Retail Therapy Lounge review

    Retail Therapy LoungeMarch 29, 2011 Slippery Willie EBook Reviewby Carol Perry This is a delightful little story. My daughter just laughed as his silly antics and shoes. She may be a little young to truly realize the moral of the story – but it is never too early to start impressing morals and values on…

  • Bullying

    Bullying—what to do? I do not have a Phd. in child psych or anything like that. I am a parent, grandparent, former little league coach and a writer who used to be a construction worker in NYC. My credentials on the topic of bullying were earned in the “school of hard knocks” having learned from…

  • Reviews by Molly

    Reviews by MollyMarch 29, 2011 Tribute Books Blog Tour and Review – Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes by Larry Petersonby Molly Edwards First of all, I just gotta say, that I wish I had this in hard copy form because my kids would have ADORED this book, ALMOST as much as I did :-). And,…

  • A Little Hope…Amidst the Chaos review

    A Little Hope…Amidst the ChaosMarch 28, 2011 Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes by Larry Petersonby Hope Davis This is a book that I will be purchasing or highly recommending for all my friends as they have kids. They may not need it right away but they will need it. I don’t know if anyone can…

  • Mozi Esme review

    Mozi EsmeMarch 26, 2011 Review: Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoesby Jane Maritz Esme’s Comment:If the other kids were making fun of somebody, I would hug him and make him feel better. What Mom Liked:Having had my own share of required “paraphernalia” when I was a kid, I loved this fun look at a serious topic.…

  • "Little Petie"

    Every year at this time, “Little Petie”, the “kid” inside me, becomes absolutely impossible to deal with. He is obnoxious, and overbearing, is determined to get his way and will not take NO for an answer. He is banging on the walls, jumping up and down, rolling around on the floor and even hollering, “Open…