How to Tie a Shoe

The first thing you should know about this picture book for kids is that it won't teach them how to tie a shoe. :) Instead, this is a sweet, relatable poem to kids about experiences like seeing a friend at school again after a long summer vacation, finding your way back through the woods in the dark......more

I received an advanced reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers. I thought this book would help a child understand how to tie their shoes but its more a book of encouragement encouraging them that if they can do all the things a child may find......more

There are countless books and interactive toys allowing kids to practice the actual mechanism of tying shoes. HOW TO TIE A SHOE & OTHER BIG ADVENTURES, created by SKIP HILL, takes a different approach. It's a HOW-TO book about building confidence, celebrating past success, and diving into daunting si......more

The black and white drawings are fun and interesting. And I love the messages of friendship in the last half of the book. Those pictures are pretty special. I'm not a huge fan of the hand drawn text, though, because it is not as easy to read. It reminds me of the way I used to draw letters when I was......more

My Review: I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley, the following is my honest review and opinion. If you have ever been around little kids, you will know teaching how to tie a shoe is not the easiest thing in the world. I expected this book to have fun and easy ways to tie shoes......more