The Magic Boots

by Scott Emerson, Howard Post (Illustrator)

A sweet story about the magic of imagination and a favorite pair of boots. When a boy named William Wilkins puts on his red cowboy boots, his imagination can take him anywhere―to the Amazon River, to the Wild West, to the moon, and even flying on a magic carpet! When his feet outgrow the boots, William is understandably despondent. However after falling asleep one night he discovers he can still visit these far-off places, because the magic is in his mind, not in his boots! 670L

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 19, 1994

Reviews

[Shauna Ludlow Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite children’s adventure books. Even if a boy outgrows his magic cowboy boots, can’t he still imagine going anywhere he wants? Of course he can.

The illustrations are lush and perfect.

[Helen Pugsley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good lesson for kids. Magic is inside of you.

[Menzi Benton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liam (4mo) loved this one. I can’t wait to hand down my own red boots.

[Julie Barrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Magic Boots by Emerson_ Scott - Post_ Howard
Children's story about William and how his magic boots take him to where he wants to go-he has quite the imagination.
Problem is when he grows older and his feet grow they no longer fit....
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

[Kris · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautifully illustrated story! The cowboy boots that fuel the imagination are real life for the youngsters in our house. This book is already a forever favorite!

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet, lesson-learned, book for boys and girls. I bought it over 15 years ago for my granddaughter after we bought her a pair of red boots. She, my grandson and second granddaughter have all three loved listening to the book and then learning to read it to me.

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bought this book for Spencer who wants a pair of cowboy boots. Now if I can only find the boots to make the magic!

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice story about imagination.