![]() ![]() Maribeth Boelts has been writing for over 25 years with over 30 children’s books to show for it. We chatted with Maribeth about her inspiration for the book and her hopes for the children that embrace it. In the end, Jeremy realizes that he genuinely has everything he needs, and it’s worth much more than what he wants. So how do we reinforce these ideals in such challenging times? In Those Shoes, author Maribeth Boelts tries to do just that through the story of a boy named Jeremy who would do anything to have the “cool” shoes that everyone in school seems to have. Their still egocentric view of the world means their perception centers around what they see as being the most obvious. ![]() ![]() Children are naturally apt to focus on themselves and their desires. The thing about empathy and generosity, though, is that it can be a challenging topic to teach, particularly to young children. We are looking to facilitate conversations about empathy, compassion and generosity. During times like these, many of us are looking for ways to raise children that will be forces for change in this world. ![]()
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