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Whose Toes are Those?
Children are invited to explore their toes by playing This Little Piggy.
22 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2006
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Jabari Asim
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Praise for Only The Strong
"Jabari Asim is such an elegant writer that you won't realize how smoothly he drew you in until you're halfway through this book. Humane and humorous, compassionate and willing to get a little rough, this describes both the writer and the novel. Only The Strong does for St. Louis what Edward P. Jones has done for Washington D.C., Raymond Chandler for Los Angeles---marked it as place on the literary map where you'll want to stay for a long while. A riveting novel." --Victor LaValle, author of The Devil in Silver
“Only the Strong is a lushly atmospheric and passionately written piece of work, bursting with colorful characters that shine on every page.” ---Bernice L. McFadden, author of Gathering of Waters
"Only the Strong effortlessly transmits Jabari Asim’s profound affection for this book's charismatic and varied characters. This is a vivid, revelatory portrait of 1970s America in the disheartened aftermath of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s death." —Rafael Yglesias, author of The Wisdom of Perversity
"There's an eerie timeliness to the publication of this fictional study of Saint Louis black communities of the 1970s. Only the Strong reminds me of Chester Himes’ Harlem entertainments—in its deceptively light handling of desperately serious subject matter. Jabari Asim is a writer to watch, and to listen to closely, in these difficult times." —Madison Smartt Bell, author of All Souls’ Rising and Zig Zag Wanderer
"It is like stepping into a time capsule of my old neighborhood in the 1970s...to read about Gateway City, Jabari Asim’s fascinating rendition of St. Louis, as an adult brings back memories of time and place, and also admiration for his storytelling." —Susan Straight, author of Between Heaven and Here and A Million Nightingales
Praise for A Taste Of Honey
"A Taste of Honey has the power of memoir and the poetry of fiction. Suddenly, it is 1968 once more, with all of the hope and violence and seismic change that rocked the cities that summer. It's all here and it's all beautifully rendered. This books is a gem."
—Chris Bohjalian, author of Secrets of Eden
"Jabari Asim has written a brilliant coming-of-age tale filled with compelling characters navigating race relations in 1968, navigating familial and neighborhood demands, and triumphantly reaffirming what it means to be human. A lovely, lyrical collection of connected stories that will leave readers breathless and ecstatic with passion and joy."
—Jewell Parker Rhodes, author of Yellow Moon
"Offering the bitter with the sweet, Jabari Asim's first collection of stories, A Taste Of Honey, serves up a multilayered dish. Asim ranges through and across a Midwestern African American community in the wake of the civil rights movement and the social changes of the last forty years, writing from the inside out and unforgettably bringing to life a world that still is too seldom seen in American fiction."
—John Keene, author of Annotations
"Jabari Asim's rich short stories read like a novel . . . full of people we love getting to know—Rose, Gabriel, Pristine, Ed, Reuben, and Guts. I particularly loved the male characters in these pages . . . men who live by their brains and their brawn, shelter their children, their community. They embrace their wives. They love hard, laugh deep, and cry inside."
—Denise Nicholas, author of Freshwater Road
"Asim successfully delves into politics, domestic violence, racial identity, young love, and more in this humorous and poignant collection..."
—Publishers Weekly
"With his debut work of fiction, the Guggenheim Fellow proves himself to be a promising storyteller." -Library Journal
"This fiction rings true." -Kirkus Reviews
More about Jabari Asim
He is the author of What Obama Means . . . For Our Culture, Our Politics, Our Future,, The N Word
"Jabari Asim is such an elegant writer that you won't realize how smoothly he drew you in until you're halfway through this book. Humane and humorous, compassionate and willing to get a little rough, this describes both the writer and the novel. Only The Strong does for St. Louis what Edward P. Jones has done for Washington D.C., Raymond Chandler for Los Angeles---marked it as place on the literary map where you'll want to stay for a long while. A riveting novel." --Victor LaValle, author of The Devil in Silver
“Only the Strong is a lushly atmospheric and passionately written piece of work, bursting with colorful characters that shine on every page.” ---Bernice L. McFadden, author of Gathering of Waters
"Only the Strong effortlessly transmits Jabari Asim’s profound affection for this book's charismatic and varied characters. This is a vivid, revelatory portrait of 1970s America in the disheartened aftermath of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s death." —Rafael Yglesias, author of The Wisdom of Perversity
"There's an eerie timeliness to the publication of this fictional study of Saint Louis black communities of the 1970s. Only the Strong reminds me of Chester Himes’ Harlem entertainments—in its deceptively light handling of desperately serious subject matter. Jabari Asim is a writer to watch, and to listen to closely, in these difficult times." —Madison Smartt Bell, author of All Souls’ Rising and Zig Zag Wanderer
"It is like stepping into a time capsule of my old neighborhood in the 1970s...to read about Gateway City, Jabari Asim’s fascinating rendition of St. Louis, as an adult brings back memories of time and place, and also admiration for his storytelling." —Susan Straight, author of Between Heaven and Here and A Million Nightingales
Praise for A Taste Of Honey
"A Taste of Honey has the power of memoir and the poetry of fiction. Suddenly, it is 1968 once more, with all of the hope and violence and seismic change that rocked the cities that summer. It's all here and it's all beautifully rendered. This books is a gem."
—Chris Bohjalian, author of Secrets of Eden
"Jabari Asim has written a brilliant coming-of-age tale filled with compelling characters navigating race relations in 1968, navigating familial and neighborhood demands, and triumphantly reaffirming what it means to be human. A lovely, lyrical collection of connected stories that will leave readers breathless and ecstatic with passion and joy."
—Jewell Parker Rhodes, author of Yellow Moon
"Offering the bitter with the sweet, Jabari Asim's first collection of stories, A Taste Of Honey, serves up a multilayered dish. Asim ranges through and across a Midwestern African American community in the wake of the civil rights movement and the social changes of the last forty years, writing from the inside out and unforgettably bringing to life a world that still is too seldom seen in American fiction."
—John Keene, author of Annotations
"Jabari Asim's rich short stories read like a novel . . . full of people we love getting to know—Rose, Gabriel, Pristine, Ed, Reuben, and Guts. I particularly loved the male characters in these pages . . . men who live by their brains and their brawn, shelter their children, their community. They embrace their wives. They love hard, laugh deep, and cry inside."
—Denise Nicholas, author of Freshwater Road
"Asim successfully delves into politics, domestic violence, racial identity, young love, and more in this humorous and poignant collection..."
—Publishers Weekly
"With his debut work of fiction, the Guggenheim Fellow proves himself to be a promising storyteller." -Library Journal
"This fiction rings true." -Kirkus Reviews
More about Jabari Asim
He is the author of What Obama Means . . . For Our Culture, Our Politics, Our Future,, The N Word
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November 6, 2010
"Whose Toes Are Those" was the 2nd book I've read by Jabari Asim. And, I must say that I was not at all disappointed as I witnessed my daughter rolling in laughter. I found this book from my reading of "Whose Knees Are These," also by Mr. Asim. I placed it on hold at the library and waited in anticipation until it came in because I knew my daughter would love it. And, she did. She loved how I pointed to her toes throughout the entire book. And, as a parent, I enjoyed it because, not only was it amusing to my child, but it also aided in her hearing several different vocabulary words as well. The pictures in the book also complimented the words of the story, and tied it all together for some great family entertainment.
I searched for other children's titles from this author. I found none; however, I do hope that he decides to write another one soon...I, along with my daughter, would definitely be 1st in line.
I give it 5 stars.
I searched for other children's titles from this author. I found none; however, I do hope that he decides to write another one soon...I, along with my daughter, would definitely be 1st in line.
I give it 5 stars.
December 13, 2014
This is a toddler board book that is sure to appeal to any parent and child. The text rhymes well and has a flowing rhythm that could actually be sung. The author poses the question, “whose toes are those?”. The toddler’s toes appear in various poses. The reader catches the occasional glimpse of the child who owns them. It ends with a double page spread turned sideways showing a very happy child and her toes.
The illustrations are soft yet bright, simple and charming. The pictures seem to glow.
This book is suited for one to three-year-olds and will quickly become a favorite of even the youngest toddler.
The illustrations are soft yet bright, simple and charming. The pictures seem to glow.
This book is suited for one to three-year-olds and will quickly become a favorite of even the youngest toddler.
March 8, 2018
Cute!
April 28, 2019
I like toes. Also, the little girl is super cute. If she was real, I would be friends with her.
October 19, 2017
Obviously piggies don't eat roast beef!
Let's teach both boys and girls to empathize with and relate to characters in books who don't share all their characteristics.
Let's teach both boys and girls to empathize with and relate to characters in books who don't share all their characteristics.
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April 14, 2024The author used feet and toes to go over simple numbers, some colors, and how the feet look. The author also used each toe to tell stories. A simple body part was used to go over some concepts (Asim, J. (2019). Whose toes are those? LB Kids).
In my classroom, I would utilize this book for preschool to kindergarten as designated by Amazon. The pictures were easy to understand. It was also easy to follow along.
I would make this book part of my library as a storytelling opportunity for little children. It would be a good opportunity for them to look at their hands and feet. They could count from one to ten and also give descriptions of their hands and feet.
In my classroom, I would utilize this book for preschool to kindergarten as designated by Amazon. The pictures were easy to understand. It was also easy to follow along.
I would make this book part of my library as a storytelling opportunity for little children. It would be a good opportunity for them to look at their hands and feet. They could count from one to ten and also give descriptions of their hands and feet.
September 25, 2022
I thought the first half of the book was really cute. The rhyming pattern is really catchy and I can see children enjoying it, but in the 2nd half of the book where the author basically is just reciting "this little piggy went to the market" is rather dull and doesn't go with the initial start of the book. I felt like the first half of the book was about self-discovery and self-love for the children, which is important, but then it just abruptly stops and goes in a completely different direction. The diverse aspect of the character is great though.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 7, 2024
I loved the self-love that this book promotes for children. I think kids need to be exposed to more stuff like this at an early age. I also think this book is perfect for its age range because it is easy to follow. I also liked that it is a diverse book and I am glad to see more books become more diverse than they were when I was reading children's books as a child. I would have benefitted from reading this at a younger age, so I recommend it.
December 9, 2024
This book was a fun and engaging picture book to read that introduces youngsters readers to the wonders of body parts through rhythmic and playful language. The story follows a child as they ask questions about various body parts, focusing on toes and their many different shapes and sizes. This book encourages curiosity and body positivity and is an ideal choice for parents and educators looking to teach young children about their own bodies in a lighthearted way.
August 6, 2022
This board book is a fun exploration that touches on so many different topics while talking about the toes of a cute sparkly-eyed girl. I love the repetition and the use of rhymes familiar to some kiddos (This little piggy...). The illustrations are fun and rough in just the right way. The color scheme is perfect and eye catching. Overall, very fun read for young kiddos.
January 30, 2023
I have bought more than a dozen copies of this book and Whose Knees Are These by Jabari Asim. It is one of my go-to gifts when new babies are being born. I also occasionally do "random bookings" on public transportation and this one is one that I give. It's joyful, simple, and a great board book.
December 8, 2023
This book had a wonderful lilt to it with its poetic writing. It also was a slight play on "This Little Piggy." It showed diversity in its character which is important in children's books. I also appreciated the fact that it said the character has sparkling eyes and a cute button nose, so it included more descriptions for children to hear.
April 26, 2018
This is a cute and fun book for very young learners. This book teaches about the human body, especially feet. We see and read about the toes of a young girl. This is a simple book that is just light and fun to read to children. This is a good book for young children.
January 31, 2019
From the toes it's hard to tell who the person is. These toes obviously belong to a child with brown, not pale, skin, which makes the story of the adorable toes very useful for multicultural communities.
July 12, 2020
This is a delightful book. Noticing that so many of the people in my granddaughters books are white, I wanted to find board books that are not overt, just normalizing the many looks of humans. These are hard to find. Granddaughter loves it and I am in search of more.
August 28, 2020
An excellent book for families of colour to read at home with their daughters (the toes are explicitly brown in the text, which is nice). Also a great book for babytimes, where parents can play with baby's toes as you read.
December 19, 2021
I've read this book over 60 times so I think it should count towards my book challenge. It is a bedtime favorite and my kid has me reread it often. His favorite parts are the page with the cat (it looks like our pet) and the last page. He just loves the last page.
December 11, 2023
This book is perfect for toddlers. It engages them to use problem solving skills and even refrences the timeless game of "this little piggy." The story ends by revealing whose toes are being shown in a peek-a-boo fashion. The illustrations are also vibrant and large.
June 13, 2017
Of course there are multiple books of this title.
June 4, 2018
This is a small board book with fun illustrations for a cute story about a small child's toes. Young children will enjoy it.
August 22, 2018
Really cute board book that might be a great book-in-hand for my baby time program, if I can get enough copies.
April 10, 2019
Very cute & simple book! We read this a couple of times to our son and pointed out his feet. This book wasn’t too heavy or thin, so he loved being able to hold and help turn pages.
April 29, 2019
Love the illustrations.
May 26, 2019
Infectious rhyme and beautiful illustrations make this book a wonderful read for little ones.
July 1, 2019
Board Book
Fun celebration of baby's toes.
Fun celebration of baby's toes.
July 21, 2020
Very sweet. I liked the twist in the middle with the little piggies rhyme.
August 15, 2021
I could see this being a very fun and interactive book to read with Baby Girl!
December 29, 2021
Very sweet, lyrical book that we reach for again and again, and my son is only 3 months old! And I like the retelling of "This Little Piggy Went to Market". Very sweet.
January 23, 2022
super cute board book
January 24, 2022
TALK, PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS, everyday diversity
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