When Matthew trades his shoelaces for magic ones that never come untied, he soon discovers that this has some disadvantages.
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- Provides imaginary explanations for natural occurrences.
- Contains humor.
- Discusses the importance of individuality and brother and sister relationships.
- Provides alternative possibilities for real life situations.
- Combines fantasy and real-life experiences (tying shoes, losing teeth, etc.)
- Fosters story-telling skills through familiar experiences (children can re-tell these stories very easily as the topics are meaningful to them)
- Uses vocabulary to communicate feelings and stimulate imagination.
- Discusses many emotions and feelings important to children (e.g. frustration of not being able to tie laces or feeling left out when the tooth fairy visits brother and sister.)
- Develops the ability to identify a problem and find the solution.
A boy who hasn't mastered the art of tying his shoelaces is presented with the chance to swap them for a set of magic laces that never come undone. Of course he accepts the offer, but finds that with a little bit of practice his own laces might have been less troublesome than ones which never allow you to take off your shoes. A humorous reminder that quick-fixes are rarely the long-term solution.-- (12/01/2005)
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