tina calleri
SMELLY UGLY BOOTS
This is a tender and playful children’s book about change, feelings, and learning to say goodbye without losing what mattered. Through muddy puddles, crunchy leaves, and honest emotions, this is a story for kids who resist change, and for adults who want to help them through it without forcing the lesson.
About the Author
tina calleri
tina calleri
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ABOUT THE Book
SMELLY UGLY BOOTS
Jenny loves playing outside. She loves adventures. She loves her old boots. What she doesn’t love is shopping or being told it’s time to replace something she still cares about. When Jenny’s mom insists on new boots, Jenny feels overwhelmed, frustrated, and sad. The new boots are shiny and cute, but they don’t feel like hers. At least not yet.
What follows is a gentle journey through resistance, compromise, discovery, and acceptance. Jenny doesn’t learn because she’s told to, she learns because she experiences it herself. This book speaks directly to children’s emotional world. It shows that it’s okay to feel attached, it’s okay to feel unsure and it’s okay to grow at your own pace
Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom discussions, or quiet moments between parent and child.
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Contact Information
- nwakris@gmail.com
- 870-941-9222
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What Readers Say About The Book
“My son laughed at the muddy parts but what stuck with him was the goodbye to the old boots. He actually realized that it’s okay to miss things and still move on. That moment alone made this book worth it.”
