Cover of New shoes
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New shoes

by Vivian French (2012)

About this book

This title is one in a series of six brilliant new first experiences books about the Buttons family. Charlie's shoes are too tight but he doesn't want new ones. The lady at the shoe shop tells Charlie to listen to his toes, they are saying "ouch!". So Charlie gets brand new shoes. Charming, funny picture books with gentle, non-didactic messages, the Buttons family will give children the reassurance they need to take their first steps in the world - whether it's going to the doctor, buying new shoes, visiting the dentist, starting school, staying the night at Gran's, or having a new babysitter for the first time. It comes with colourful and collectable stickers inside.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreNew shoes Lead Character

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