Magic Shoelaces

by Audrey Wood

Matthew is unable to keep his shoelaces tied until he trades them for a magic pair, but the magic laces refuse to untie unless he can pass them on to a new victim.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Library Binding

First published December 31, 1980

About the author

Audrey Wood studied art and drama at the Arkansas Art Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. She has owned an operated a book and import store, taught chldren's drama and art, and traveled throughout Mexico and Guatemala studying Indian folk art. She now lives in Hawaii with her talented family (husband Don and son Bruce, who have both collaborated with Audrey by illustrating some of her books).

Reviews

[Amber · Rating 1 out of 5]

My son read this and told me it was weird. I was a bit skeptical because we love The Napping House and some of her other books. I read this with my other son. It is a very odd book. The illustrations turned me off; they looked so amateurish. The story wasn't much of a story.

[Regina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Getting shoelaces tied is one of the great challenges of a child. Now a days there is velcro - but nothing compares to learning to tie shoelaces correctly. This book renders a short cut the task with a sweet surprise.
Gina