A.J. is so excited about his new cowboy boots. He wears them on the first day of the school year. Mom said it was for only one day and then back to his regular boots or sneakers. During recess, A.J. plays in an exciting game of kickball. When he gets home, Jon, the farmhand, sees the boots and tells him to clean them up. There are chores to do, and Lady Star has waited all day for him to go for a ride.
On the ride, while A.J. daydreams, Lady Star sees the pond. A.J. learns that daydreaming, horseback riding, and ponds don’t go well together. In this book, Sherry Roberts continues to tell stories inspired by her father’s childhood during the 1930s and 1940s in Northeast Oklahoma. For those who enjoy stories of the American West, as well as history, Just Look at Those Boots is must-read.
Amazon: Amazon.com: Just Look at Those Boots eBook : Roberts, Sherry, Marble, Victoria: Kindle Store
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My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars -
4 1/2 stars. I enjoyed this story. Second in an historical western series of children's chapter books. A.J. got all up in his head in this one, getting into trouble with Lady Star, his horse, and then had extra chores to do before dinner. One of the main lessons. Bullying was the other main lesson, and I loved how A.J. tried to stand up to Elijah, his bully. This book is worth reading with the family, to teach a little history, how to deal with bullies, and how trouble can happen when one does not pay attention. The illustrations were wonderful and precise.
I received a copy through RABT, and this is my unsolicited review.
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