My Shoes Take Me Where I Want to Go

by Marianne Richmond

A journey through the imagination, My Shoes Take Me Where I Want to Go, in this sturdy board book format, introduces young children to the people they can be - and the places they can go - simply by wearing their favorite pair of shoes.

Genres: Picture Books

24 pages, Board Book

First published November 1, 2005

About the author

Author and artist Marianne Richmond has touched the lives of millions through her bestselling children's books that help people share their heart and connect with those they love. With 70+ books and 9 million copies sold, Richmond writes for the “unique everybody.” “Our stories are different AND our feelings are a lot the same,” says Marianne. "My hope is that my work is a bridge to the message of your own heart!"

Reviews

[Holly Sandefer]

This book promotes using imagination by simply putting on a pair of shoes. The child imagines herself in various locations with different shoes. The locations range from a basketball court, snorkeling in the ocean, atop a mountain, to the city. The story illustrates appropriate footwear for various activities. "My shoes take me where I want to go from where I am today." Children are encouraged to think about who they can be.

This 30 page book is a picture book because it has colorful illustrations on each page, with few words. The teacher can teach inference and allow students to use imagination to create a similar story individually. The teacher can also pause intermittently for students to assist in reading the story.

[Heather]

Bought it on sale. My daughter loves her shoes. It's a very cute board book.