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  • Midwest Book Review

    “Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes” is a humorous attempt to show a child that his worst fears about being teased and rejected for being different may be nonexistent outside of his dreams. Willie Wiggles is a boy with a handicap, he slips and slides instead of walking. But he has a pair of unusual shoes… Read more

  • Minding Spot review

    Minding SpotMarch 17, 2011 Tribute Books Tour: Slippery Willie by Larry Petersonby Wendy Hines Willie has slippery feet! He can’t ride his bike or climb a tree. Even when he is just sitting at his desk, his socks and shoes slide off. He has really slippery feet! The doctors can’t explain it either. Then his… Read more

  • A Cozy Reader's Corner Reviews

    A Cozy Reader’s Corner ReviewsMarch 16, 2011 Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoesby Tiffany Schlarman I absolutely love this adorable book. It teaches children a wonderful lesson in being different and unique, all while being comfortable with who you are. Not everyone likes the same things and that is okay! The world would be boring if… Read more

  • 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… Read more

  • 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… Read more

  • 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… Read more