Shoeshine Whittaker
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
Published: 1999
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"Shoeshine Whittaker" by Helen Ketteman tells the heartwarming story of a young boy named Whittaker, who takes pride in his shoeshining business. Set in a small town, he dreams of saving enough money to purchase a bicycle. Whittaker's hustle and determination lead him to encounter various townspeople, each with their own stories and challenges. Through his kindness and hard work, he learns valuable lessons about community, friendship, and the importance of chasing one’s dreams. With a blend of humor and life lessons, the book highlights the impact of small acts of generosity and the joy of helping others. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.
This book was published in 1999 by Walker & Company .
KEVIN O'MALLEY is the co-author and illustrator of the popular Miss Malarkey series as well as the award-winning Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude and the national bestseller Gimme Cracked Corn and I Will Share. He lives in Maryland. www. booksbyomalley. com CAROL HEYER has created more than twenty-five picture books including The First Easter, Prancer, and Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude. She lives in California. www. carolheyer. com SCOTT GOTO is the illustrator of several books, including Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude and The Perfect Sword. He lives in Hawaii. www. scottgoto. com