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Magic Shoelaces Paperback – International Edition, June 1, 2005

by Audrey Wood (Author)
3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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Matthew just can't keep his shoelaces tied and is always tripping up. When the magic man offers to swap Matthew's laces for a magic pair, he thinks his wish has come true. However, he soon realises that there are disadvantages to laces that won't come undone.
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  1. Reading age
    4 years and up
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    9.65 x 0.16 x 10.55 inches
  5. Publisher
    Child's Play International Ltd
  6. Publication date
    June 1, 2005
  7. ISBN-10
    1904550517
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1904550518
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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. ― Evening Echo/Irish Examiner Published On: 2005-12-01

About the Author

Audrey Wood is the author of many beloved books for children, including the bestselling classic The Napping House, its companion The Full Moon at the Napping House, Caldecott Honor Book King Bidgood's in the Bathtub, Heckedy Peg, Piggies, and Piggy Pie Po, all of which were illustrated by her husband, Don Wood. The Woods divide their time between California and Hawaii.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Child's Play International Ltd; Revised edition (June 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1904550517
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1904550518
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.65 x 0.16 x 10.55 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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Audrey Wood

Audrey Wood

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AUDREY WOOD is the much-loved author of more than thirty books for children, including the bestselling The Napping House, Piggies, Heckedy Peg, and most recently, Piggy Pie Po, which she collaborated on with her husband, Don Wood.

She lives in Hawaii.

My first memories are of Sarasota, Florida in the winter quarters of the Ringling Brothers' Circus. I was one year old and remember it vividly. My father, an art student, was making extra income by repainting circus murals.

The people in the circus were my friends. I was bounced on the knee of the tallest man in the world and rocked in the arms of the fat lady who could not stand up. My first baby-sitters were a family of little people who lived in a trailer next to ours. They tAudrey2old me stories about the animals they worked with: Chi Chi the Chimpanzee, an elephant named Elder, and Gargantua the Gorilla.

My mother says I was a fast learner, always ahead of my age. My father taught me to swim before I could walk. I walked at seven months and climbed over a seven foot chain link fence when I was one year old. Everyone in the circus thought I was going to be a trapeze artist.

When I was two, I traveled with my parents to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where they studied art. Spanish became my second language. Because my mother read to me every day, I fell in love with books and was reading by age three.

My parents had two more girls, which made me the oldest sister. All of us were trained in the arts: music, dance, painting, and drama. We had a miniature stage in our basement, complete with light-bulb floodlights and a dusty red velvet curtain. Admission for the plays we produced was a bargain--twenty-five cents.

When I was in the first grade, I wanted to grow up to be an artist like my father. Then, in the fourth grade, I decided I'd like to be a children's book author. As an adult who writes and illustrates children's books, I have realized both my childhood ambitions.

I got in trouble in school once for crossing out my favorite author's name and putting in mine--Audrey Brewer instead of Dr. Seuss!

My great-grandfather, grandfather, and father were all professional artists. Since I am also a professional artist, there are four consecutive generations of artists in our family. However, I am the only female artist.

On our honeymoon, I read my new husband Don Wood the classic children's book entitled At the Back of the North Wind. Seven years later, we teamed up to create our first picture book together.

When our son Bruce Robert was two years old, I began to read picture books to him. He helped to remind me of my childhood ambitions. That's when I began to write children's books seriously.

www.audreywood.com

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Justine
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read! Great pictures.
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2017
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This was a favorite of mine when I was a kid, and is now a favorite of my daughter's.
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KathrynHL
5.0 out of 5 stars Son’s childhood favorite, now got one for his son!🤩🤩
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2019
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For my son to read his favorite to his son! 😍😍
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S. Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars funny!
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2012
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Love all of Audrey Wood books and so does my daughter. Keeps us both laughing and offers room for discussion about every day topics, such as practice makes perfect!
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Margaret May
3.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2008
This is a good book by Audrey Wood. I don't think it is one of her best but it is a cute story.
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RN
5.0 out of 5 stars A Childhood Favorite!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2010
I am 31 years old and I remember this book when I was 5 years old!!! I LOVE this story. My mom read it to me to help me learn to tie my own shoes. Sigh :)
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dryd
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute not deep
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2002
My kids found this story cute. I have twins in kindergarten, shoe tying is a big frustration. They can both tie but get annoyed with shoes coming untied. This added a bit of humor to the situation, not a solution but there isnt one so what can you say?
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MeHa
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this story as a child
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2014
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Loved this story as a child, and was really excited to see a copy for sale. Book came in good condition, with no pen or scribbling over the pages. Couple of creases, but more than acceptable.
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Kittenest
1.0 out of 5 stars MISLEADING ITEM; it’s Greek!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2021
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Misleading! As others have said, the picture of the front cover this item provides is in English and the language is hidden in the description which in reality, no one would question if in fact the real item was advertised/pictured correctly. Hence Front cover IN GREEK added to my review.
Given we’re in a pandemic, it’s not worth the hassle or returning and will give to a charity shop when safe to do so.
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Kittenest
1.0 out of 5 stars MISLEADING ITEM; it’s Greek!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2021
Misleading! As others have said, the picture of the front cover this item provides is in English and the language is hidden in the description which in reality, no one would question if in fact the real item was advertised/pictured correctly. Hence Front cover IN GREEK added to my review.
Given we’re in a pandemic, it’s not worth the hassle or returning and will give to a charity shop when safe to do so.
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Miss Lucy D. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars ... memories with this book for my sister for xmas glad I could find it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2014
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Fab childhood memories with this book for my sister for xmas glad I could find it! shes 29!
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Helen Cade
1.0 out of 5 stars Not obvious (to me) that book printed in Greek!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2019
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It would have been immensely helpful if the fact that the book is printed in Greek rather than in English (as the image, title and description suggest) was more prominently displayed!

Arguably, this information is listed in the Product Information section but I'm afraid I assumed that the product received would be as displayed.
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Helen Cade
1.0 out of 5 stars Not obvious (to me) that book printed in Greek!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2019
It would have been immensely helpful if the fact that the book is printed in Greek rather than in English (as the image, title and description suggest) was more prominently displayed!

Arguably, this information is listed in the Product Information section but I'm afraid I assumed that the product received would be as displayed.
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Josh
1.0 out of 5 stars False advertising, picture advertising front cover in English, this is not the case!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2020
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Picture misleading as it is in English but when book arrived it was in Greek, this is clear false advertising! The book I received is not the book pictured!
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