What Should I Put on My Feet to Go Run? - Softcover

McClung, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1480273287 ISBN 13: 9781480273283

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

Synopsis

Children's literature's answer to Born to RunThe first and only children's book about barefoot running, What Should I Put on My Feet to Go Run? teaches children about the inherent silliness of our culture's obsession with shoes through an entertaining tale that kids will love. The book tells the story of a little bear cub who is eager to go run around outside but unfortunately has some very human preconceptions about what he needs to wear on his feet. He peppers his bemused mother with a series of increasingly silly questions as she patiently reminds him that "a bear's foot should be barefoot."  Written in charming verse and vibrantly illustrated, What Should I Put on My Feet to Go Run? will enchant readers of all ages.  Whether you're a fan of FiveFingers or just of bears and their toes, a minimalist marathon runner or a child who loves to play outside, the book will remind you of the simple childhood joys of bare feet, soft grass, and warm summer sunshine.Excerpt:"But what about sneakers, should I wear some of thoseWhile I'm running around so I don't stub my toes?"..."No, silly bear--listen to me, please:To go run around you don't need galoshes or skis."You just need some feet and some fur in the breezeAnd some grass and some sunlight, and maybe some trees."For a bear's foot should be barefoot; it's really the best wayFor a bear to run around on a honey-sunny day."

About this title

About the Author:

John McClung is a lawyer and barefoot runner who lives with his wife Emily in the mountains of eastern Arizona, where there are many bears, none of whom wear shoes. He writes about their adventures in his blog, Barefoot in Arizona (bfinaz.blogspot.com).

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1480273287
• ISBN 13: 9781480273283
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Hollingsworth Laura