SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD, QUEENSLAND LITERARY AWARDS 2023

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPEECH PATHOLOGY AUSTRALIA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR AGES 3-5 AWARD 2023

Spikes on the bottom boots,

my favourite colour boots,

making me too deadly.

Can the shoes on your feet really make you jump higher? Walk taller? Dream bigger?

A joyous, empowering story about finding confidence within yourself, boots or no boots, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo.

''The text has a punchy sense of addictive rhythm . . . [and] the story is full of heart'' Books+Publishing

''Highly recommended'' Sunday Telegraph

''A positive and empowering story about finding yourself'' ReadPlus

''This is a joyous, empowering picture book about finding confidence within yourself and loving life. Gorgeous and vibrant, it''s sure to be a hit'' Readings