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Kicks in the Sky
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ISBN13: 9780062976239
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: Sep 5 2023
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.50 Width: 9.70 Depth: 10.50
Language: English
Pura Belprè Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor winner C. G. Esperanza delivers color, rhythm, and style in this rollicking tale about everyday treasures turned magical!
Red kicks, green kicks, yellow kicks, blue!
Colorful, psychedelic sneakers hang from telephones wires all over the city. Up in the sky, they hang for all to marvel at.
But when a few special pairs get knocked down, the kids have to try them on. Soon they're racing, dancing, leaning to fly! These enchanted sneaks are out of this world--but where did they come from? And who would ever leave these behind?
This joyous book is full of fun read moments--perfect for story time and craft activity inspiration!
This vibrant celebration of imagination and community delivers:
- Magical Sneakers: When a mysterious pair of kicks falls from a telephone wire, Danny discovers he can dance and Kris learns she can fly!
- Lyrical Rhyming Text: Bouncing rhymes and a rollicking rhythm make this the perfect book for an energetic story time that kids will ask for again and again.
- Neighborhood Adventure: Join a diverse group of city kids as they explore the mystery behind the shoes and the magic hiding on their own block.
- Vibrant Street Art Style: Psychedelic colors and dynamic illustrations inspired by street art bring the city and its magic to life on every page.
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