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  • 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… Read more

  • Reading, Reading & Life review

    Reading, Reading & LifeMarch 7, 2011 Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes by Larry Peterson – Tribute Books Reviewby SenoraG When I was offered this book to read I had to say yes. Before I even started it I felt a bond with Willie. My daughter had to wear ‘Special Shoes’ because her feet turned in.… Read more

  • Everything to Do with Books review

    Everything to Do with BooksMarch 5, 2011 Blog Tour: Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoesby Scarlett McLaughlin Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes is a funny little children’s book that made me laugh out loud. The book started off being a little crazy and then just turned around and was a lot crazy. But it made me… Read more

  • Literary R&R review

    Literary R&RMarch 6, 2011 Blog Tour: Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes by Larry Petersonby Mandy Shemery My Review: Cover The cover is simple, but gets the point of the story across. Willie’s shoes on the cover are preposterously large and seemingly unmanageable … which makes one wonder how he is able to navigate while wearing… Read more

  • Books and Needlepoint review

    Books and NeedlepointMarch 5, 2011 Kids Korner: Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes by Larry Peterson (Book Review)by Kristi Herbrand This was such a cute book! It would really be a great tool for helping kid’s accept differences in one another (ethnicity, style of dress, hair color) – whatever kid’s get picked on for these days.… Read more

  • Birthday Trifecta

    My little buddy, “Slippery Willie”, has had a fine week meeting new friends as he travels around on his book tour. He has received some awesome reviews and all is “good” with him. So, being he is so busy, I will have to attend the “Brithday Trifecta” without him. Yup, the stars have aligned and… Read more