Big Sarah's Little Boots

by Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark (Illustrator)

Sarah loves her shiny yellow boots, until the day she finds she has grown and cannot fit into them any more

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Teaching, Fiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Bourgeois graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational therapy from the University of Western Ontario in 1974. She was a psychiatric occupational therapist for three years before deciding to focus on her writing. She studied journalism at Carlton University then worked as a reporter for the Ottawa Citizen and CBC Television. She became a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C. contributing pieces to Chatelaine, Canadian Living, Reader's Digest and Maclean's. She returned to Toronto in 1983.

In 2003, she became a Member of the Order of Canada and in 2007, she received an Honourary Doctor of Laws from her alma mater, the University of Western Ontario.

Reviews

[Carrie]

A very cute book for small children growing out of favorite things.

[Meg ♡]

❤️

[Sarah]

I read this myself as a little girl and read it now for story time, both children and adults love the story, and I can't wait to read it to my daughter when she gets a little bit older.

[Tara]

Really beautiful book. My daughter loves the story and the illustrations perfectly capture the mannerisms of a small child so well.

[♥♣Mary♦♠ If She So Pleases]

A cute one time read.

[Jenny]

seems a bit dated

[Grandma M]

Very cute and good resolution. Good illustrations. We can go boot shopping! Even if online.

[Wanda Torres]

Was ok… cute but nothing really drew my daughter’s attention.

[Izzy]

childhood.

[JF]

Cute book about growing and letting go of things

[Sasha]

I was so tickled by Sarah attempting to "water" her boots in the garden LOL. This is a sweet tale about growth, hand-me-downs, and accepting what you can't change.

[Phil]

A wonderful little book about the magic of growing!

[Auntie Sars]

I loved this story when I was young. I even had a pair of boots exactly like Sarah's! It's a cute story and helps kid deal with outgrowing their favourite things.

[Stacy]

Nostalgic from my childhood 🙂

[Erin]

Genre: contemporary realistic; grades: K-2. When Sarah tries putting on her favorite yellow rain boots, she discovers they are too small for her. This book tells the story of what Sarah does when she finds out she needs new boots. While it is a light hearted, cute book, it has the underlying message of knowing it's okay to grow up and get new things that will fit as you grow. It's such a sweet book, and I think it's a perfect read for any child who may be struggling with the fact that they won't be little forever.

[Jenna's Mom]

Jenna (3) really enjoyed this book about Sarah and the favorite rain boots that she outgrew (although Sarah insists that they shrunk). Sarah loves her boots and wants no part of getting new boots. She tries a variety of things to get her special boots to grow, but none of them work (what a surprise!!). Jenna loved reading the line, "I DON'T WANT NEW BOOTS" over and over again in a very stern voice.

[Caroline]

Little Sarah's favourite rainboots -- the ones that go SQUISH and make the water go KERSPLAT! -- have shrunk! She tries everything she can think of to make them bigger, but nothing works. Her mother suggests that she's grown and takes her out to buy new boots -- with a red racing stripe -- but will she ever learn to love them as much?

Great for storytime with preschoolers (it's a bit long for toddlers)

[Sarah (saz101)]

I adored this book as a kid--and I'm sure in no small part because of the shared name. I uncovered in a box the other day to my utter glee. To this day I STILL want a yellow rain coat and hat, and a pair of yellow boots with stripes.

[Sarah Shaw]

This was my Favourite book when I was little! It was like my life in a book!
A) same name
B) both love our rubber boots
C) both have a little brother who gets our stuff sometimes
D) both have an awesome mother that allows us to choose which boots we want!

[Sabrina]

I love love LOVED THIS BOOK as a child. If I could give this book a higher rating I would have. But then again Paulette and Brenda create marvelous fantastic stories and images for children.the franklin series is also verry verry good.

[Sarah]

Haha!!! I love this book since it has my name. I have had this book since I was about 3. This book is freakin awsome.

[Laura]

My kids both loved this story of Sarah and her reluctant purchase of new rain boots.

[Sarah York-Bertram]

One of my favourites from childhood. My copy has lost its cover due to the wear from all the reads.

[Little Miss and the Legomeister]

Mrs. G. Read this to Little Miss' Kindergarten class today. They loved it.

It's funny and cute. I highly recommend it.

[Msjennifers Corner]

One of my favorites!!!!

[Rolf]

A cute way to begin talks about change and growth.

[Sarah]

Really love the rich, bright illustrations in this one. And I've loved the storytelling beats since I was a kid.

[Genevieve]

One of the reasons that I like it is because it makes sense