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Kicks in the Sky

Published
Sep 2023
Main Genre
General Fiction General Fiction
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Pages
40

About This Book

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! 

Join a neighborhood of kids as they discover the magic hiding in plain sight.
Magical Sneakers: Watch as a mysterious pair of kicks gives kids the power to dance, jump, and even fly over their city block.Read Aloud Story Time: A bouncing, rhythmic text written in rhyme makes this the perfect book for an energetic read-aloud session with the family or in the classroom.Vibrant Street Art Style: Dive into psychedelic, graffiti-inspired illustrations that pop with color and bring the energy of the neighborhood to life.Diverse Stories for Kids: From a Pura Belpré and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning creator, this story celebrates a vibrant community coming together in wonder and fun.

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First Edition Sep 2023 Katherine Tegen Books ISBN 0062976230
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Sep 2023 HarperCollins ISBN 006333433X
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Sep 2023 -- Not Selected ISBN B0BP2FXZC8
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Sep 2023 -- Not Selected ISBN B0BT6WNRF1
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