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  • 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… Read more

  • 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… Read more

  • 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… Read 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… Read more

  • 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… Read more

  • 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… Read more