My Kicks

By Susan Verde, Katie Kath (Illustrator)

A boy must part with his beloved sneakers, discovering new adventures await with a fresh pair.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 143 ratings

34 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy faces the bittersweet task of replacing his cherished sneakers, worn from countless adventures. As he reminisces about paint splatters and skateboard scuffs, he resists change. Yet, with new shoes come new possibilities—perhaps painting better or skating faster. This heartfelt journey explores the love for old kicks and the excitement of growing up, inviting readers to ponder the endless adventures that lie ahead.

From the publisher

Boys love sneakers. But when a child finds that his toes have outgrown his favorite shoes, and they ve gotten too dirty and smelly, his mom says it s time for a new pair. Resistant to let go, the boy reminisces about all the good times he s had with his favorite kicks on the city streets. There s the paint splatter from his masterpiece and the drip from a Popsicle. There s the scuff from when he fell off his skateboard. And there are those frayed laces that he learned to tie in bows and doubles. A new pair just won t be the same. But, with bigger shoes to fill, the boy realizes new adventures await him. Maybe he could paint a little better? Or skate a little faster? This new picture book from the bestselling author of “I Am Yoga” explores the love and pride that kids have for their sneakers and the joy that can be found in growing up, growing out, and moving on. “

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