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2011

  • Rex Robot Reviews

    Rex Robot ReviewsMarch 16, 2011 Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes by Larry Peterson [Review]by Julia Sutch 4 out of 5 Robots! Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes by Larry Peterson is just so adorable. I highly recommend this one to anyone that needs a fresh, new and cute story for their children. This one made me…

  • Book Dads review

    Book DadsMarch 15, 2011 Book Review: Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoesby Chris Singer Teaching young children that differences are okay is one of the building blocks necessary for children to be able to show empathy for others. The author, Larry Peterson, takes on this issue of accepting differences in an engaging and light-hearted manner. Children…

  • 3 Boys and a Dog review

    3 Boys and a DogMarch 15, 2011 Giveaway: Slippery Willie’s Stupid Ugly Shoesby Tamera Westhoff Having a son with Autism, this book really touched both of us. I read it first to make sure it was age appropriate for him and it is a great book for any parent to read to their child! All…

  • Just Our Thoughts review

    Just Our ThoughtsMarch 14, 2011 Slippery Willie by Larry Peterson – a reviewby LaDonna Harris “Willie Wiggles was like most of the other kids in his class except for one thing. He had slippery feet. They were so slippery that Willie just slipped, slid and spun all over the place. Even when Willie had his…

  • 4 the Love of Books review

    4 the Love of BooksMarch 14, 2011Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes by Larry Petersonby Abi Buening I like the fact that the author states in his dedication page that we are all different and made special in God’s eyes. God didn’t make any junk. The story was very cute how Willie slips and slides all…

  • MotherLode review

    MotherLodeMarch 13, 2011 Review: “Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes” by Larry Petersonby Grace Krispy Willie isn’t like the other kids. He has slippery feet! Everywhere he goes, he slips and slides all over the place. Even when he wear shoes, he still slips and slides. So one day, he gets a pair of shoes that…

  • Friday is "Fun Day"

    Yesterday, after work, (I’m old so, besides writing stuff, I have a part time job in the cafeteria of a local high school. Yeah, I collect lunch money and maintain the condiment table and drink cooler. Actually, it is a lot of fun and a diversion from the mundane. Dealing with extremely “smart and wisdom…

  • Marilyn's Musings review

    Marilyn’s MusingsMarch 10, 2011 Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes by Larry Petersonby Marilyn Meredith Slippery Willie’s Stupid Ugly Shoes is a fun book to read with great illustrations. Though there’s definitely a message contained in the story, it is delightfully told. It’s the kind of book that would be great to read in a classroom–and…

  • Cleverly Inked review

    Cleverly InkedMarch 10, 2011 Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes; Larry Petersonby Liz I need to start off by saying Larry Peterson’s dedication was perfect. Dedicated to all kidswho think they are “different.”It does not matter…How tall or short you are,How big your nose is,How fast you can run,How high you can jump,If you can see…

  • Susan Heim on Parenting review

    Susan Heim on ParentingMarch 9, 2011 Children’s Book Review: Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes by Larry Petersonby Susan Heim Being “different” is rarely an asset in elementary school. Kids who don’t conform to what’s considered “normal” are often teased and shunned by their classmates. And that was to be the fate of Willie Wiggles in…