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Larry Peterson

  • Splashes of Joy review

    Splashes of JoyJune 1, 2011 Slippery Willie’s Stupid Ugly Shoes by Larry Peterson Book Reviewby Joy Hannabass Willie had a problem that no one, not even his Doctor could figure out what was wrong. His feet were so slippery his socks and shoes would not stay on his feet. So finally special shoes were ordered…

  • Heavenly Savings review

    Heavenly SavingsMay 31, 2011Slippery Willie Review!by Krista Whiz Slippery Willie By: Larry Peterson Willie Wiggles hates his slippery feet. He just slips, slides and spins all over the place. But what he hates even more are the special shoes that have been made for him that will help him to walk just like all the…

  • "Don't blame Marriage"

    Dr. Keith Ablow, one of America’s leading psychiatrists, an assistant professor at Tufts Medical School and a contributor on the Fox News Medical A-Team has some profound opinions on the subject of marriage. It seems that Dr. Ablow believes that marriage is a source of real suffering for the vast majority of married people and…

  • "Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive"

    Saturday, May 14, 2011, is the annual “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive” sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers. The idea is simple (you may have already received a post-card from your local post office announcing it). People are asked to place non-perishable food items by their mail box and the mail carrier picks…

  • Faith on the High Wire review

    Faith on the High WireApril 25, 2011 Book Review – Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoesby Kathy Vestermark Willie is different. He has slippery feet that require him to have special shoes. He’s a special kid. Yet, he’s worried about how others will perceive him in his new, corrective shoes. This is a window into the…

  • The "Age of Safeness"

    Ah yes, from the “Ice Age(s)” (it is said there were five of those) to the “Stone Age” to the “Age of Enlightenment” and the “Age of Reason” we have moved steadily onward and we, the people of today, are blessed because we are experiencing a whole bunch of “ages” in our own lifetime; the…

  • Proud Book Nerd review

    Proud Book NerdApril 10, 2011Review: Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes by Larry Petersonby Heather McBride My Thoughts: This is a great book for children, to help them with accepting ways in which they are different from others. And for helping them to accept others’ differences from the masses, too. The story is very cute, and…

  • 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…