Mommy’s High Heel Shoes is Such a Delightful Read!

Several years ago I had the opportunity to run a family-based, community book reading program appropriately titled “Share a Story & Raise a Reader. It was such a delight to be able to giveaway, read, and share, well-written books with the neighborhood children. I can honestly say that being involved with this program was one of the greatest highlights of my career!

Along with story time, we would also include a variety of interactive activities that correlated with all of the stories that were read during story time. Rightfully so, the kids had a blast, and so did I! Most of the time, I tried to keep my excitement under wraps while the kids ran around with excitement. Let me tell you, it was really, really hard! Thus, my passion for books and reading was constantly rekindled with each reading session. Today, I still experience the same ‘warm and fuzzy’ feeling when I find a great book.

So, imagine my excitement when I received a complimentary copy of Kristie Finann’s new book (from Kristie, and a recipe for the most scrumptious Banana bread you’d ever want to sink your teeth into),

Mommy’s High Heel Shoes

which proved to be such a delightful read that’s certain to create a reading frenzy for your little ones as well as the youngest of readers. Initially, my first attraction to the book was the word ‘Shoes;’ (as I am an avid shoe lover, hence the name) then, the colorful, energetic, vivid and whimsical illustrations of the book were simply adorable!

As a child growing up, I was fascinated that my mom had so many different types, styles and colors of shoes. I, too, would put on my mommy’s shoes, make-believe I was her, and mimic her actions as I imagined where each pair of shoes would take me for the day. In our house, my mother made reading a top-priority, and by doing so it inspired our imagination as well. I’m ever so grateful to my mother for instilling those values in me. I’ve passed those same values to my kids, too!

Mommy’s High Heel Shoes serves as a fond reminder of what it was like as a child exploring her closet, and it conveys the message in a fun, simple manner that mommy has many ‘roles,’ and she can wear a different pair of shoes as she carries out each one. However, her most important job is being a “mommy!”

Kristie’s book is a must-read for any mother, grandmother, or parents interested in an engaging way of “Sharing a Story and Raising a Reader.”

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