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Put your shoes on

Name: Put your shoes on
ISBN: 9781529532722

By Polly Dunbar

Josh’s wild imagination causes a surprising mix-up when it’s finally time to leave.

funny imaginative cosy relatable

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Put your shoes on about?

Josh and Mum are getting ready to leave for Aunty Nelly’s party, but Josh still has not put on his shoes. Mum asks, cajoles and even shouts, while Josh is busy exploring a wild, wonderful world inside his imagination. As his thoughts fill with amazing creatures and distractions, he is putting shoes on—just not his own. This funny, warm story captures the familiar bustle of leaving home and encourages children and grown-ups to see things from each other’s point of view.

About the author

Polly Dunbar is a talented author and illustrator who loves creating stories for children. She is best known for her charming picture book 'Penguin', which has delighted many young readers. Polly enjoys drawing and bringing her characters to life, making her books fun and imaginative for everyone to enjoy.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2026

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