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Australia, Interest age: from c 5 years, Australian Rules football, Picture books, Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-es
An empowering, uplifting picture book about what it is that makes you who you are, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD, QUEENSLAND LITERARY AWARDS 2023
SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPEECH PATHOLOGY AUSTRALIA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR AGES 3-5 AWARD 2023
Spikes on the bottom boots,
my favourite colour boots,
making me too deadly.
Can the shoes on your feet really make you jump higher? Walk taller? Dream bigger?
A joyous, empowering story about finding confidence within yourself, boots or no boots, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo.
'The text has a punchy sense of addictive rhythm . . . [and] the story is full of heart' Books+Publishing
'Highly recommended' Sunday Telegraph
'A positive and empowering story about finding yourself' ReadPlus
'This is a joyous, empowering picture book about finding confidence within yourself and loving life. Gorgeous and vibrant, it's sure to be a hit' Readings
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