Shoes Books

Fox has cold feet and is told he needs boots. Various friends help him acquire some very strange boots, but maybe there's a better way . . .

This book has a fun story line with enjoyable characters, rhyming, and easy to read words in speech and thought bubbles to encourage new readers to join in during story time. I've loved this story from childhood and my children love it too. The story is funny and the ending is fulfilling. The length is just right for a bedtime story.

What strikes me most, what attracts me greatly in this book is that unlike Thomas Carlyle, the celebrated British historian in 19th-Century, who, with unbounded admiration, wrote the extensive and titanic biography about Frederick the Great, which is charged with a full accounts about this extraordinary and great historical personality and his time based on his unparalleled sweeping knowledge of history, the author G.P.Gooch concentrates his book much on revealing the inner world of the great King by providing comprehensive correspondence of this remarkable historical giant. Except for Carlyle, I do not see any other author who ever employs so many precious writings of Frederick the Great as G.P. Gooch. Under his pen, we see such a great King as an emotional and tender man, whose passion was so touching that I was always reduced to the captive of it when I was reading the book : Tears could hardly be checked but rolling down on my cheeks, as a philosopher whose thoughts were of profound and of universal magnificence, as a man of letters whose compositions shone beautiful elegance, effused strong and touching emotion, as a political stateman whose statements always emitted his intelligence and charming wits, his power and strengh, his assurance and confidence, vividly displaying on paper. Unlike most of biographies which express history according to chronology, this one singls out the first Silesian War as its beginning which immediately arrests readers. The author does not put much ink on the campaigns themselves, but paints how the war was an ordeal for both the King and his country by citing what the King passionately described in his correspondence with Voltaire, with his other close friends and with his beloved sister, which always showed his unconquerable will, his steel-iron stoicism, and his overwhelming determination, although sometimes mingled with thrilling lament about his misfortune. The author states Frederick the Great as an eminent diplomat by depicting how he wisely dealt with the heads of Austria, France and Russia by employing his exquiste diplomatic skills and wisdom. The author spent a length of space, running three chaptes, to unfold the amazing relationship between the King and the famous French poet Voltaire, their mutual love and respect, their harmony and conflicts. The author draws us a special attention to the unique passionate relationship between the King and his beloved sister,Wilhelmina, who was three years senior his age: Their mostly deep and moving affection which drew them close for decades and occaionally discord which shadowed them for short time. The author also records the respectable but a kind of cool relationship between the King and his yourger broher Henry who distinguished himself as a trascendent general and diplomat of his century. The author places a special chapter for the King's magnificent political works which have laid the foundation for the unification of Germany one hundred years later, and his important military writings which even today are still ranked as brilliant military classic works. Overall, this is one of the best biographies of Frederick the Great I have ever read, which has engraved such an impression and affection in me so deeply and magnificently that I could scarcely not to give rein to my stirred feeling when I read it, that I can not persuade myself not to rank myself to those who highly recommend this marvelous book which by its unique way portraits such a unsurpassed great historical giant.

A wonderful book to read by yourself or read to children.The plot includes problems children might also have at school.

Michael Kurland is one of the best writers in the genre -- I highly recommend his work!

Phoenomenal book, I learned about events I never knew took place because Black history is not to be spoken of in America's school systems. Black history is kind of like America's dirty little secret which it shouldn't be. Black, white we are all Americans we should find a way to wipe away racism which is really just pure ignorance. Racism thrives because the dominant group feels it is too superior to actually take the time out to understand the group for which it seeks to oppress. Books like this should be a required read. Thanks Amazon for having the courage to offer any book related to any black person. Lord knows they have shut down and shut out any and all the Black-owned book stores I know of so thanks.

With consumate skill, Gershon Kranzler puts together a sheaf of short stories to keep the young reader spellbound.

Out of the colourful panorama of Jewish history he chooses an array of fascinating people and places , to bring themslves alive in a series of dramatic incidents that make the Jewish past unforgettably vivid.

In King Solomon's Israel , the great sage Banai prepares for the construction of the Holy Temple on Mount Zion. He is advised by the wise crickets , who lived in the Garden of Eden , to find a young girl worthy of wearing the Golden Shoes , once worn by Eve.
An old humble Jewish tailor from Alexandria faces Caligula , the mad Emperor of Rome , and amkes him unusual clothes.
In Samarra (near Baghdad) a father sets out to recue his daughter at all costs , after they have been brought , with other Jewish captives , to be sold as slaves.

From their the author's imagination takes us to Granada and Valencia in Spain , Sixteenth Century Germany ,. the famed old Jewish ghetto in Prague , a remarkable Jewish colony in Suriname and a small town in 19th century Poland where Jews live according to their ancient faith in G-D and Torah.

In these vivid accounts , the young reader learns how believing Jews of the past met trials and tribulations and faced them with courage and faith.

"Goody Two-Shoes" is something of a pejorative these days, but that wasn't always the case. Goody Two-Shoes is a children's story that was first published by John Newberry in 1765. It tells the story of Margery Meanwell, whose father was hopelessly in debt, and hounded to his death. Margery and her brother were orphaned, and Margery was left without a full pair of shoes. A kindly man took pity on Margery and purchased a pair of shoes for her. She was so proud of the shoes that she went around showing everyone that she had "two-shoes" And, so from that day on everyone called her "Goody Two-Shoes." Impressed by the generosity of the man, Margery commits herself to helping those less fortunate than herself. With a true heart and a kind nature, she makes a success of everything she sets her hand to, and with time marries a rich and kindly man.

Right, this is a kind-hearted and uplifting story that teaches children to be kind and giving, and that that will produce rewards unasked for. In this rather cynical and mean-spirited age, it's no surprise that the story is now viewed with derision. But, in truth its lesson is no less correct today than when the story was first written.

By the way, the real author of this book is unknown. John Newberry (whose name is now associated with an award for excellence in children's literature) hired many authors to write for him, and did not usually include the name of the author when he published a book - such was the case with this book. Many scholars believe that the book was written by the great Oliver Goldsmith (1730-74). Is this the case? I don't know, but it is easy to see why it was John Newberry's best-selling book ever.

Introduction by Paul Flowers, Greenhouse Columnist at The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee.

Tall tales from Tennessee by Brother Edwards...supposedly true...but anyone not from the South might have trouble believing most of them. I believed them all myself.

Some of catchy titles are:
Giles Sprague's Wedding Night
Genuwine Jones
Talking on the Phone
Meanest Man in the World
Biff and Little Biff
The Barber Ghost
Warts and Witchery
The Cedar Thicket Haint
Zeke Rainey and The Headless Haint
Uncle Miles Catches a Big One
Uncle Miles the Champion Squirrel Hunter
Snakes is the Best Pets
Duffer was Packing Arms
Red-top's Haircut
The Parlor Chair
Scrap Lumber
And more...this is only some of them.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a coastal town along the Gulf of Mexico with easy access to beautiful beaches and fishing? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make a living as a fisherman? Well, you are in for a treat!

Richard Holley's book will give you a unique view into the life and times of a boy growing up in a fishing family in the now much sought after community of Panama City, Florida. Although the setting is Panama City, the experience could have taken place in any number of coastal towns.

There are many humorous characters and stories in the book. It makes for easy and interesting reading. Not only is the reader entertained with humorous tales; the reader learns about the work of making a living as a charter boat Captain.

Throughout the book, character and perseverance (qualities that are in short supply in some quarters these days) shine throughout. The community of fishermen and their interaction with each other is a real inspiration.

This is one of my favorite books from my own childhood. Maggi is a little gypsy girl who travels with her parents from city to city. When they moved into a store, from which the mother told fortunes, they find that the store was once a shoe store and that a single pair of new red shoes had been left behind. They were Maggi's size and perfect for dancing. Maggi tries to show everyone her new gypsy dance, from her parents to the firemen to shopkeepers, and no one has time for the little girl. Finally she gets to the park and dances for the squirrels and birds. A teacher with her class comes upon the end of the dance and the whole class enjoys making friends and playing with Maggi, inviting her to join them again soon. Maggi skips home, happy with her beautiful shoes and new friends. Reading it as a child only made me enjoy the dancing and the various shopkeepers. Reading it as a parent reminds me to make time to stop and enjoy what my kids so want to show me.