Shoe Shakes

Description

What would happen if your shoes shook you? If they pulled you to the park and they zoomed you to the zoo? Find out in this unconventionally active celebration of feet in motion by a much loved children's poet. Loris Lesynski definitely knows how to get kids clapping their hands and stomping their feet. In Shoe Shakes, a collection of 10 poems, she set her sights on preschoolers who get a kick out of wacky sounds and off-the-wall ideas. Rhythm lovers will hit the ground running with the join-in beat of "The Boot Boot Bounce." Kids will giggle at the thought of "Snowshoes" that are shoes made from snow, and will pause to ponder "Feet Thoughts.". Complete with uproarious illustrations by Michael Martchenko and surprises on every page, Shoe Shakes is a guaranteed to set toes a-tappin' and funny bones a-laugin'.

Loris Lesynski has been wowing readers with her wacky wordplay for over 10 years. She is a popular visitor to schools, libraries and educational conferences across North America. She lives in Toronto. Michael Martchenko is a multiple award-winning illustrator best known for his work with Robert Munsch. He lives in Toronto.

Defies both reader and listener to sit still... Ideal for reading aloud, this book encourages audience participation.--Bridget Donald"Quill and Quire" (12/01/2007) In 11 poems, the author-poet serves up a feast of footwear fun. Artwork, rendered I pencil, watercolour and gouache, highlights the text's frolicsome nature.--The Canadian Children's Book Centre"Best Books for Kids & Teens 2008" (01/01/2008) A feast of footwear fun. Artwork, rendered I pencil, watercolour and gouache, highlights the text's frolicsome nature.--The Canadian Children's Book Centre"Best Books for Kids & Teens 2008" (01/01/2008)