William has a pair of magic cowboy boots that take him wherever he wants to go, but when he outgrows them, he makes a surprising discovery.

"The creators of the internationally-acclaimed 'My Dog is an Elephant' have teamed up again with a hilarious account of a boy whose BIG feet play an unexpected role in world geography! With luminous and vibrant art by award-winner Pierre Pratt" Cf. Our choice, 1996-1997.

"Orginally published in the United States by Scholastic, Inc, New York, in 1973."--Title page verso.

Shannon Swift just wants to make the travel soccer team in her new town - not tear it apart. But Shannon outplays the team's star, Chelsea Mills, and takes her position. Chelsea and two teammates quit the team, join a rival, and vow revenge. Will Shannon learn to stand up for herself, or will she let Chelsea walk all over her?

Meet Stubby! He is a little different. Because he lost his toes to frostbite, he can't join in any of the doggie fun the rest of the pups at the shelter can. But then someone kind and loving and willing to accept his differences adopts Stubby, and she doesn't rest until she finds a solution to help Stubby get back in the game. Join Stubby in ...

Bobby Lassiter has some important secrets—but it’s not as if anyone’s paying attention. It’s the middle of the Depression, and while Bobby’s mother and older sister knit all day to make money, Bobby explores the California desert around their home. That’s how Bobby finds Boots. He’s under their one half-dead tree, halfdead himself. Right away he’s a secret, too—a secret to be fed and clothed and taken care of, and even more of a secret because of what he can do. Sometimes Boots is a man. Sometimes he’s (really, truly) a horse. He and Bobby both know something about magic—and those who read this book will, too. “A wonderful story about a man who is a horse, and a boy who is a girl—about fake magic and real love—about deaths that are part of living and the pain that pays for joy. I love it.”—Ursula K. Le Guin

But all the kids are wearing them! Any child who has ever craved something out of reach will relate to this warm, refreshingly realistic story. Features an audio read-along. "I have dreams about those shoes. Black high-tops. Two white stripes." All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. But Jeremy’s grandma tells him they don’t have room for "want," just "need," and what Jeremy needs are new boots for winter. When Jeremy’s shoes fall apart at school, and the guidance counselor gives him a hand-me-down pair, the boy is more determined than ever to have those shoes, even a thrift-shop pair that are much too small. But sore feet aren’t much fun, and Jeremy comes to realize that the things he has -- warm boots, a loving grandma, and the chance to help a friend -- are worth more than the things he wants.