Put Your Shoes On

Written and illustrated by Polly Dunbar

A boy's imagination runs wild as his mom tries to get him ready for a party.

3.7 Goodreads · 86 ratings

40 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Josh's imagination takes flight as his mom struggles to get him ready for Aunty Nelly's birthday party. With each plea to put on his shoes, Josh's mind drifts further into a world of adventure. Will they ever make it out the door? This humorous tale, enriched with whimsical illustrations, captures the universal chaos of leaving the house, resonating with both children and caregivers alike.

From the publisher

In Polly Dunbar’s hands, a familiar–and very funny–tale of leaving-the-house stress takes on a singular charm with her young child’s drawings in the mix. Josh and Mom are heading out to Aunty Nelly’s birthday party, and it’s time for Josh to put on his shoes. But Josh is in his own little world, and the more Mom begs him to put his shoes on, the wilder his imagination becomes. Filled with humor and winsome illustrations, Polly Dunbar’s one-of-a-kind story–brilliantly showcasing her young son’s artwork as clues to what’s going on in Josh’s mind–speaks to the universal struggle around getting ready to leave the house, a scenario both children and caregivers can relate to.

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