In Jesse's Shoes [Hardcover]

Beverly Lewis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2007 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

In this picture book, New York Times best-selling author helps children learn to understand and appreciate those with special needs. Ages 4-9.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...an excellent book for kids of all ages to learn that differences in people are a part of life." -- Brianne Plach (age 9), readerviewskids.com

"A tender story about appreciating and befriending children with special needs." -- Christina Lewis, kidsbookshelf.com

"Beverly Lewis has written a book filled with love, to which children will respond positively." -- Melissa Parcel, bookloons.com

"I highly recommend this book. It is a children's book, but many adults could benefit from reading it also." -- ChristianWomenOnline.net

"In Jesse's Shoes provides biblical perspective and encouragement to families living with children with special needs, especially to their siblings." -- CBA Retailers + Resources

"The book will provide parents with the opportunity to discuss tolerance and acceptance with their children." -- Kristyn Crow, families.com

About the Author

BEVERLY LEWIS began her bestselling writing career with popular books for children and teens. Her children's books include THE CUL-DE-SAC KIDS chapter books and What is Heaven Like? Though her novels for adults have made her a household name in inspirational fiction, she continues to write for her enthusiastic younger readers. Bev and her husband make their home in Colorado Springs.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; Reprinted edition (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764203134
• ISBN-13: 978-0764203138
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,665 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #15 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Social Issues > Special Needs > Fiction
  • #43 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Religions > Christianity > Ages 4-8
  • #62 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Religions > Fiction > Christian

More About the Author

I've had my nose in a book, for as long as I remember. When I was about 9 years old, I started writing my own stories. By sixth grade, I'd hand-written a 66-page semi-autobiographical book titled, "She Shall Have Music."

After I was married and our three children were in middle school, I began submitting articles and short fiction to various magazines.

My first book (Holly's First Love) was published in May 1993, the start of a 14-book series for pre-teen girls. Soon after, my first chapter book was published for 7-10-year-old readers ("Big Bad Beans") which later became part of my 24-book series, The Cul-de-Sac Kids. I wrote another long-running series for girls, titled "SummerHill Secrets," which was set very close to Neffsville, PA, where I grew up--near the heart of Amish country.

But it was the story of my grandmother Ada Buchwalter's shunning by her ultra-strict father and subsequently her old order Mennonite community that nudged me toward writing adult fiction. THE SHUNNING was published in 1997 by Bethany House Publishers, and along with its sequels, has touched a nerve in millions of readers intrigued by the Plain culture of Lancaster County, PA. The Hallmark Channel will air the movie, "Beverly Lewis's The Shunning" on April 16, 2011 at 9 EDT/8 Central.

My passion for Amish-related stories continues to keep me up at night, and I'm presently writing the third book in my new series: The Rose Trilogy, due out September '11.

When I'm between writing deadlines, I enjoy hiking in the Rocky Mountains with my husband. Cooking from scratch, playing Mozart at the piano, and making family memory albums, as well as traveling to meet my devoted readers during book tours, are some of my very favorite things. I also adore reading biographies and memoirs, as well as classic literature.

Book Two of my present series: THE JUDGMENT, will be released on April 5, 2011.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Special Kids, October 5, 2007

By 

Janet Ann Collins "Writer and Speaker" (California, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Jesse's Shoes (Hardcover)

I've worked with lots of children who have special needs and read many books intended to help other kids understand them, but this is definitely one of the best. Told from the point of view of Jesse's sister, it has a real story line and isn't at all preachy-teachy.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is a children's book, but many adults could benefit from reading it also., December 30, 2007

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Lori Kasbeer (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Jesse's Shoes (Hardcover)

In Jesse's Shoes is a story told from the perspective of the older sister, Allie. Allie loves her brother Jesse very much, but struggles with having a brother that is just "wired differently," as her parents told her. She has the responsibility of walking her brother to his school bus each morning. Jesse did not always cooperate and easily got sidetracked. Allie saw other kids snickering and laughing at the way her brother Jesse acted.

Allie loved her brother but just wanted him to be more "normal" around her friends. One day after school she blurted out to her Dad that she just did not understand Jesse, and her Dad responded by saying, "Of course you don't understand him, you have not walked in his shoes."

The next day when Allie met Jesse after school, Jesse bent down took his shoes off and told Allie to walk in his shoes. That is exactly what Allie did, all the way home.

Having the chance to view things as Jesse did, Allie found the courage to stick up for her brother to her friends.

I highly recommend this book. It is a children's book, but many adults could benefit from reading it also. In fact after I received it in the mail, my 13-year-old plopped on the couch and read the book all the way through. I asked him what he thought of the book, and he said, "Mom, this is the best book I have read in awhile."

The illustrations are beautiful and the book will leave a lump in your throat. Sometimes we just don't understand until we walk in another person's shoes.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Religious content of In Jesse's Shoes, October 8, 2011

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Maria38 - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: In Jesse's Shoes (Hardcover)

This is a lovely book but not to be read in a multicultural, non-denominational classroom without editing. There are several references to God being responsible for Jesse's differences, choosing his sister wisely, etc. Had I known about the religious content in advance, I would not have ordered the book as I was shopping specifically for classroom resources. This important information should be included in the product description.