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Because of a Shoe

Contributor(s): Fogliano, Julie (Author), Frazee, Marla (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9780593707401

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers

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Pub Date: February 3, 2026

Dewey: E

LCCN: 2025004167

Lexile Code: 0000

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Target Age Group: 02 to 05

Physical Info: 0.43" H x 11.38" L x 9.09" W ( 1.09 lbs) 40 pages

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Description: "A tender yet funny picture book about a tantrum and the unconditional love between a mother and her child"-- Provided by publisher.

Review Quotes: ★ "[A] compassionate picture book....the creators affirm that love persists through emotionally overwhelming moments, and that one can go back to putting one foot in front of another--shod or otherwise." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "Unequivocal love shines through this relatable picture book." --Booklist, starred review

★ "An outstanding reminder that we are all emotional beings, and that for all their smaller bodies, children's feelings are as big and intense as any adult's." --School Library Journal, starred review

"A funny, wrenching affirmation of a parent's unconditional love." --Kirkus Reviews

"Fogliano's stream-of-consciousness, one-continuous-sentence text details a parent's frustration with a recalcitrant child--but also their mutual unconditional love....Throughout, both text and art portray the situation with authenticity and understanding--and welcome flashes of humor." --The Horn Book

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