My 2-year-old daughter loves putting on my high heels and click-clacking around the house. I tried to get a photo of her prancing around our great room in my red patent heels this morning, but she was so adept at walking in those pretty shoes that all of my photos turned out blurry!
When I first saw the new picture book – Mommy’s High Heel Shoes by Kristie Finnan (Mommy Workshop Books, 2008) – on another blog, I was immediately intrigued by the title and the cover. The book is meant to answer the question, “Why does mommy have to go to work?” in a positive and cheerful way. As far as I know, there are not many comparable books out on the market.
The story is about a little girl, who tries on all of her mommy’s shoes after her mom leaves for work. She wonders why mommy has so many shoes and what she does at work. The illustrations (by Pat Achilles) are modern, fun, and fresh. The non-rhyming text is straightforward. The message is clear: mommy loves her work, but she loves being a mommy most of all.
Author Kristie Finnan is the mother of two little girls – ages 2 and 4. She works full-time for Genentech, a company in San Francisco that was recently named as one of the best companies for working mothers by Working Mother Magazine.
I don’t work full-time away from my home, but I still relate to many of the charming illustrations – and I do have to go to work meetings, conferences, and mom-functions from time-to-time. It’s nice to read a book that shows that mommies do a lot of different things – from making waffles in the morning to going to work to playing silly games. Moms wear lots of different “shoes” – and I love that Finnan’s book acknowledges that reality.
BUY IT! Purchase a copy of the book at mommyshoes.com before February 28th and get 10% off. Use coupon code: Metro Mama.
WIN IT! One winner will receive a copy of Mommy’s High Heel Shoes by Kristie Finnan ($16.99 on Amazon.com). To enter, leave a comment on this post prior to Tuesday, January 13 at midnight (don’t forget to follow the rules). * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.
*UPDATE* The winner is #81 sarah b. Congratulations!
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kenny says
February 6, 2009 at 9:12 amLovely book!
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Lily Kwan says
January 14, 2009 at 12:55 amPlease enter me into the contest. Thanks!
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Julie says
January 13, 2009 at 11:41 pmI don’t wear high heels to work, but I do work full time outside of the home, so this would be great.
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Rosanne says
January 13, 2009 at 11:01 pmMy granddaughter was one and a half when she put on my silky nightie and my heeled slip on sandals and clomped around flipping her hair. I was amazed as I had raised 4 sons.
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Molly Capel says
January 13, 2009 at 10:37 pmWhat a cute book! If I win, I will give this to one of my friends for her daughter. Since I was blessed with only boys.
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Debbie B says
January 13, 2009 at 9:44 pmLooks like a great book – I’d love to give it to my niece – a young mother of a two year old!
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Helen says
January 13, 2009 at 9:16 pmSounds like a fun book!
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Leah says
January 13, 2009 at 9:02 pmI love that there is such MOMMY MAGIC in this story of this working MAMA and her sweetie! Sounds like the perfect book for my darling goddaughter! : )))
Thanks so much for this give~away! : )))
leahita[at]gmail[dot]com
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Donna K says
January 13, 2009 at 8:51 pmIt looks cute.
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Susanne Troop says
January 13, 2009 at 8:05 pmThis book sounds cute!
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Melanie says
January 13, 2009 at 7:17 pmohh, this looks so sweet
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Tamara Burks says
January 13, 2009 at 6:25 pmLooks like an interesting book.
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Noelia Gutierrez says
January 13, 2009 at 4:44 pmThis book looks great, thanks
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kathy says
January 13, 2009 at 1:36 pmLove the message: “mommy loves her work, but she loves being a mommy most of all.”
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Frances Watson says
January 13, 2009 at 12:48 pmlooks like a good read count me in
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Tracey P says
January 13, 2009 at 12:24 pmMy grand daughter has always loved to be read to (just bought her a new book last night) and this one sounds like something she would love. Thanks for sharing!
traceys[at]suddenlink[dot]net
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Angel says
January 13, 2009 at 10:42 amlove it
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sandra kao says
January 13, 2009 at 10:30 amplease enter me
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kathy pease says
January 13, 2009 at 10:14 amsounds like a great book i would love to check it out
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jjean says
January 13, 2009 at 10:08 amI love the message of this book! I’ll be a mom soon, but my sister is dealing with this right now. Her little girl has a hard time understanding why her mommy has to go to work. I have to get this for her. Thanks!
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Veronica Garrett says
January 13, 2009 at 10:00 amI would love to win this charming book for my granddaughter.
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Barbara Hunt says
January 12, 2009 at 11:29 pmThanks for the contest!
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Jim Cincinello says
January 12, 2009 at 11:20 pmThank you for the chance to win. A Great giveaway.
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Sherri Siler says
January 12, 2009 at 10:09 pmThis would be a great book. I work full time.
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Chrysa says
January 12, 2009 at 8:42 pmLooks like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Amy A says
January 12, 2009 at 7:41 pmI would love to win! Thanks for the chance.
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prplrush says
January 12, 2009 at 7:37 pmThanks for the great giveaway! I would love this book!
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Gabriel J. says
January 12, 2009 at 7:32 pmPlease, enter me, great prize!!! I would love to win this.
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sarah b says
January 12, 2009 at 6:56 pmthis book looks cute. I have a job interview tomorrow. i love being at home with my kids…but sometimes a mommy does need to work!
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Sherri B. says
January 12, 2009 at 6:51 pmThis book is so my niece!!!! Thanks for the chance!!!!
sherri419 at gmail dot com
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Clint Robertson says
January 12, 2009 at 6:35 pmCute book ! Hope to win !
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Sheila H says
January 12, 2009 at 3:56 pmCute book, please enter me!!
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Belinda Shaw says
January 12, 2009 at 3:37 pmMy 4 year old granddaughter would love this book since she really loves shoes!
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Ed Nemmers says
January 12, 2009 at 3:22 pmHappy 2009!
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mindy says
January 12, 2009 at 2:34 pmcute book thanks
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Marion B says
January 12, 2009 at 11:05 amLooks like a cute book to own!
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Christine W says
January 12, 2009 at 10:57 amThis looks like a great one! Thanks for the chance!
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Katie Zebrowski says
January 12, 2009 at 10:21 amI think this giveaway is adorable! Thank you for the chance to win this wonderful book! Peace!
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veronica sandberg says
January 12, 2009 at 10:14 amwant to win this
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john iavarone says
January 12, 2009 at 9:09 amPick me ~ would love to win.
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Veronica L. says
January 12, 2009 at 8:55 amThis looks like a really cute book! Thanks for a great giveaway :)
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Erma Hurtt says
January 12, 2009 at 6:08 amI would love the chance to win, thanks.
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Carolyn says
January 12, 2009 at 5:19 amThat is so cute! My daughters have always loved my shoes! Once my middle child asked me “Are all those shoes in your size?”
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Katherine Frazier says
January 11, 2009 at 11:33 pmMy granddaughter would love this book.
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Caryn Bailey says
January 11, 2009 at 9:44 pmMy son loves to put on our shoes and say “shooeee”! It’s so cute. What a neat book…I wonder if they have a “boy” version….
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Amy Barraclough says
January 11, 2009 at 9:14 pmMy daughter always knows it’s a “work day” when I put on my heels to go out the door. This sounds like a neat idea for a book!
Thanks for the giveaway
Amy B.
adennispac@yahoo.com
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Angela Prater says
January 11, 2009 at 8:59 pmWould love to win this. Thanks!
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Jennifer Hedden says
January 11, 2009 at 8:02 pmenter me
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Andria says
January 11, 2009 at 5:35 pmI would love a chance to win. Thank you
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Cathy Casper says
January 11, 2009 at 4:46 pmthe kids would love this book
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REBECCA TOWNER says
January 11, 2009 at 1:47 pmwould love this for my 2 year old Granddaughter that loves books
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Geri Nyland says
January 11, 2009 at 12:22 pmThis looks like such a sweet book. I know me and my neice would enjoy this…
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jadie says
January 11, 2009 at 10:41 amMy daughter loves to read and I would love to read this to her!
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Cindi says
January 10, 2009 at 10:21 pmI would love to enjoy this book with my niece! The cover is fabulous. Please enter me in your drawing. I appreciate it very much. Thanks, Cindi
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christin says
January 10, 2009 at 8:44 pmmy daughter would love this book:) thanks!
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Stesha says
January 10, 2009 at 6:44 pmThis would be a great book to read to my daughters. They like to wear my shoes.
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Angela Winesburg says
January 10, 2009 at 4:20 pmI would love to win this, thanks for the contest!
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Julianne B says
January 10, 2009 at 4:16 pmAhhh, my youngest daughter loves high heels too. We all laugh at how she walks better in them than my teenage daughters or myself. However, for Christmas she got six pairs or Princess high heels that fit her. How funny that in those high heels she looked like the rest of us, slipping around and struggling to walk. She biffed it pretty hard the first few days in them.
Hey, I live by Genentech, don’t know how many there are…as it is not in SF, but it is about an hour away in a suburban town. I had no idea about it being a great place for working moms…I will keep that in mind.
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Sharon Jones says
January 10, 2009 at 4:43 amWhat a wonderful prize…thanks so much for entry!
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David Bertolo says
January 10, 2009 at 3:50 amWould love to win this for my Daughter who loves shoes and loves to read.
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MJ says
January 9, 2009 at 8:10 pmThis is a great book! Thanks for the chance!
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Michele says
January 9, 2009 at 2:21 pmI would love this as I work full time and am waiting for my 3 year old to ask why….
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Kathy Conley says
January 9, 2009 at 2:03 pmWhat a cute book!
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Donna Moore says
January 9, 2009 at 8:39 amMy daughter loves to play in my shoes and clopping through the house. I know my daughter would love this book. I also loved that it portrays women in other roles. Like you I work at home and that doesn’t include dressing up. I think it would be very educational for my daughter to see women in another light. Thank you for offering this book. I love the title of your blog.
Donna
runninmama[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
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RebekahC says
January 9, 2009 at 8:24 amI saw this book mentioned on her site before, and would absolutely love to toss my name in the hat to try to win a copy. I have two little girls (3 & 5) that I think would adore this story, and as a PT working mom it would be a great asset.
Thanks!
RebekahC
littleminx@cox.net
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Christina G. says
January 9, 2009 at 1:34 amIt’s nice to see children’s books on the market about mommy working. Mommies have been working for a while now, but children’s books have been slow to follow. The high heel angle is really cute. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Nancy J says
January 9, 2009 at 12:17 amThis sounds like a great book. Thank You! I’d love to include this in the library of books I am starting up for my grandaughter.
nanja[at]comcast[dot]net
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Lindsey says
January 8, 2009 at 8:11 pmThis book makes me smile when I think about how many times my husband says “Mother’s Don’t wear High Heels” when I wear them everywhere! This is a justification :)
-Lindsey
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Carla Pullum says
January 8, 2009 at 6:35 pmCount me in this looks like a good read!
Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com
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Sue S. says
January 8, 2009 at 6:32 pmHow adorable. I love it. Thanks for your generosity and the giveaway! : )
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Melissa P says
January 8, 2009 at 5:42 pmThanks for the giveaway!
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Karen Gonyea says
January 8, 2009 at 4:52 pmMy son would really enjoy this :)
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valerie mabrey says
January 8, 2009 at 9:17 amI would love to read this one it looks great!
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tanyetta says
January 8, 2009 at 8:45 amthis books sounds very interesting. i would love to check it out.
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Vicky Boackle says
January 8, 2009 at 6:14 amthis looks so cute.
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Susan C says
January 8, 2009 at 6:11 amMy two year old granddaughter loves to ty on our shoes. She would like this story!
smchester at gmail dot com
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Tricia Andrews says
January 8, 2009 at 6:07 amMy 4 1/2 year old daughter is such a girlie girl. She loves my high heels. I just don’t see why my flats won’t do! ;)
Please enter me! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Linda Howard says
January 8, 2009 at 6:02 amPlease enter me. Thanks!
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FPresley says
January 8, 2009 at 4:37 amThis would be a great book to give to the pre-school at our church. The only thing better than watching a child hearing a story is watching MANY children hearing a story!
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Terra Heck says
January 8, 2009 at 3:32 amThis would be a great book for my little girl.
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Cristina Castillo says
January 8, 2009 at 12:39 amlooks like a cute book and my daughter loves to read.
enter me
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MRS.MOMMYY says
January 7, 2009 at 10:10 pmsweet book
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James Coyne says
January 7, 2009 at 8:16 pmEnter me please
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HilLesha says
January 7, 2009 at 8:04 pmLooks great! :)
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christopher h says
January 7, 2009 at 7:52 pmlove to win this
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susan varney says
January 7, 2009 at 5:09 pmi would love to be rich
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nicole belletiere says
January 7, 2009 at 2:16 pmplease enter me
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Sky says
January 7, 2009 at 2:02 pmFunny that you posted this! Pea received a pair of disney high heels for Christmas…and that girl is in LOVE! They are too big for her, but no matter…what I’ve always said to her is “With a good pair of shoes, a girl can rule the world.” must be true!
seeryusfam@msn.com
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amandasue says
January 7, 2009 at 1:37 pmThis sounds like a cute book! I’d love to be entered thanks!
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Leona P says
January 7, 2009 at 1:13 pmcount me in
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karli says
January 7, 2009 at 1:10 pmI read books to my kindergartner every night. I’d love to add this one to the collection!
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Abby says
January 7, 2009 at 10:45 amWhat a cute looking book! I have two little girls that would get a kick out of this one!
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shannon Baas says
January 7, 2009 at 9:57 amI would like this.
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Leslie says
January 7, 2009 at 9:20 amTerrific
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c. clemens says
January 7, 2009 at 9:12 amenter me please
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Gina Stratos says
January 7, 2009 at 9:05 amI’d love to win
gkstratos@yahoo.com
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Kat R says
January 7, 2009 at 8:34 amcute book and would love to win but who wouldn’t
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Aprill says
January 7, 2009 at 8:02 ami would love to win
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rebecca snodgrass says
January 7, 2009 at 7:57 amWhat a cute book!!!
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Barbara says
January 7, 2009 at 7:30 amwhat a cute book, I know my granddaughter would love this.
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Denise says
January 7, 2009 at 6:41 amI’d love to win this book!
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Michael Capp says
January 7, 2009 at 6:14 amI’d love to win!
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Roseann K. says
January 7, 2009 at 6:04 amMy niece would love this book! Thanks!
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cheryl f says
January 7, 2009 at 5:21 amLooks like a good childrens book, thanks for the chance to win it.
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Janet says
January 7, 2009 at 4:24 amlooks like a cute book!ty 4 the entry!
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sandra bon says
January 7, 2009 at 4:20 amMy granddau age 32 loves spike heels and I fear while she is carrying baby around outside she may fall. She is addicted to shoes in general.
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judy brittle says
January 7, 2009 at 12:44 amI know my granddaughter would love this book and the answer to why her mommy has all those shoes. It looks really cute. Thank you!
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Michelle S says
January 7, 2009 at 12:09 amOh, what a wonderful book. My daughter is 15 months and is just starting to become fascinated with all of my different shoes! I would love to read this to her – she LOVES books!
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Christine Jensen says
January 6, 2009 at 10:43 pmWhat a sweet looking book! I love a good children’s book.