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Maribeth Boelts & Noah Z. Jones

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Those Shoes

Maribeth Boelts & Noah Z. Jones

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"Those Shoes" tells the story of Jeremy, who longs for the popular shoes everyone at school is wearing but learns through his journey that the things he already has—like warm boots, a loving grandma, and the opportunity to help a friend—are far more valuable. This story highlights the importance of gratitude, empathy, and distinguishing between wants and needs, key aspects of social-emotional learning.

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Those Shoes

Maribeth Boelts & Noah Z. Jones

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Preschool

K-3

3 - 6

Middle School

High School

Adult

"Those Shoes" tells the story of Jeremy, who longs for the popular shoes everyone at school is wearing but learns through his journey that the things he already has—like warm boots, a loving grandma, and the opportunity to help a friend—are far more valuable. This story highlights the importance of gratitude, empathy, and distinguishing between wants and needs, key aspects of social-emotional learning.

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