“Can I tell you a secret? I'm glad I couldn't find my shoes,” the young boy explains in Justin Rhodes's children's book, Where Are Your Shoes, Mr. Brown?
~ What ~
This thirty-two-page oversized hardbound with a matching jacket cover targets children ages four to seven years old. With no scary scenes, it is about a boy who keeps losing his shoes but finds a fun way to still help on the family farm. Fun and detailed colorful illustrations cover the pages with a decent font size.
This charming tale is about a boy named Mr. Brown who chronically loses his shoes. When his father asks him to help do the chores on the farm, he must find his shoes first. But he cannot find them in his bedroom, on the roof, by the creek, near the cow, in the garden, or in the hen house. Even his sister offers her shoes to no avail. Papa comes to the rescue with the ideal solution, and both are happy with the outcome.
~Why ~
This is a lovely tale that shows how much a father loves his son by helping him. I loved the effort the two made together to get the work done. The story promotes that the most important thing is time shared together. The artwork is engaging and will hold young ones' attention.
~ Why Not ~
Those who do not like a read about a father acquiescing to his son's issues may not like this book. Beginner readers may have problems with the two- and three-syllable words.
~ Wish ~
It took a while to realize that Mr. Brown is a young boy and not the father.
~ Want ~
If you want an adorable story about a way to share farmwork together, this is a keeper.
Thanks to Hachette Book Group, WorthyKids, and the author for this complimentary book that I am under no obligation to review.
