FICTION

My Dinosaur Shoes

Barefoot. (Roscoe & Ivy). Nov. 2025. 20p. Board $9.99. ISBN 9798888596692. PreS-K
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PreS-K–Roscoe and Ivy return in the latest installment of this thoughtful series, which focuses on wearing shoes. Centered on a neurodivergent family, the story follows Roscoe, who has outgrown his old shoes but doesn’t want to give them up. “Ivy thinks the puppy shoes are too small. But they are NOT TOO small. Roscoe does NOT need new shoes.” With gentle guidance, Ivy helps Roscoe navigate his feelings using tools like a mood board and a tablet, until he’s ready to choose new shoes. A timeline at the end summarizes Roscoe’s progress.
VERDICT A strong addition from a neurodivergent author and illustrator that will resonate with many children and families.

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