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slippery willies stupid ugly shoes

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Reviews by Molly

    Reviews by MollyMarch 29, 2011 Tribute Books Blog Tour and Review – Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes by Larry Petersonby Molly Edwards First of all, I just gotta say, that I wish I had this in hard copy form because my kids would have ADORED this book, ALMOST as much as I did :-). And,…

  • A Little Hope…Amidst the Chaos review

    A Little Hope…Amidst the ChaosMarch 28, 2011 Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes by Larry Petersonby Hope Davis This is a book that I will be purchasing or highly recommending for all my friends as they have kids. They may not need it right away but they will need it. I don’t know if anyone can…

  • Mozi Esme review

    Mozi EsmeMarch 26, 2011 Review: Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoesby Jane Maritz Esme’s Comment:If the other kids were making fun of somebody, I would hug him and make him feel better. What Mom Liked:Having had my own share of required “paraphernalia” when I was a kid, I loved this fun look at a serious topic.…

  • Interview with the Dabbling Mum

    The Dabbling MumMarch 25, 2011 Interview with Larry Peterson Larry Peterson, author of the children’s book, “Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes”, is a part-time writer who spends a good deal of his time caring for his wife and working in the high school cafeteria. Though his schedule is full as a part-time employee and caregiver,…

  • It's Time to Read review

    It’s Time to ReadMarch 25, 2011Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes by Larry Petersonby Katie Leversuch This is a story about Slippery Willie – the boy who slips and slides everywhere. In an effort to prevent this, his Mum buys him very secure shoes. Willie, however, thinks the shoes look ridiculous and doesn’t want to wear…

  • The Book Boost review

    The Book BoostMarch 24, 2011 The Book Boost’s Review: Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoesby Kerri Nelson Here at the Book Boost we normally don’t do book reviews (except for special occasions like our annual Blogger of the Year event) but after taking a peek at this story and realizing that it was a children’s book…