Summary: 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 other kids. Willie thinks that they are the “stupidest, ugliest shoes in the whole world.”
Discover how sometimes we worry about things about ourselves when actually there is nothing to worry about in the first place.
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 I think many kids will be able to relate in some fashion – what kid hasn’t been nervous about being accepted by others? Heck, what adult hasn’t worried about that from time to time? After the story reaches a positive conclusion, there are activities kids can do, and discussion questions. Both are fabulous, and really make this book a valuable addition to any child’s home library.
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: Received as part of a blog tour promotion on Tribute Books. (Tribute Books can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.)
About the Author: Larry Peterson was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. As a freelancer, he has written many newspaper columns for local publications. Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes is his first children’s book. Peterson has lived in Pinellas Park, Florida, for the past 28 years.
Larry Peterson can be found on Facebook.
More Information: To learn more about Slippery Willie’s Stupid, Ugly Shoes, check out the Web site for the book HERE. Share your own thoughts on accepting differences HERE. Read an excerpt from the book HERE, or watch the trailer:
Read It: Get your own copy HERE.
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Heather – thanks for the great review and for hosting a stop on “Slippery Willie’s” blog tour. We appreciate your support of the book and I’m glad you enjoyed it. You’re right – the theme is universal. No matter how old you are, we all worry about what other people think of us, right?
So true. I still can’t shake that tendency!
Thanks for including me on the tour! 
Hi Heather–just read your review of “Slippery Willie—-” and wanted to say how much I appreciate the kind words and for taking the time and effort to do the review. It means a lot to me and I THANK YOU–
Sincerely,
Larry Peterson
You are very welcome!
God bless!