An empowering, uplifting picture book about what it is that makes you who you are, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD, QUEENSLAND LITERARY AWARDS 2023
SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPEECH PATHOLOGY AUSTRALIA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR AGES 3-5 AWARD 2023

Spikes on the bottom boots,
my favourite colour boots,
making me too deadly.

Can the shoes on your feet really make you jump higher? Walk taller? Dream bigger?

A joyous, empowering story about finding confidence within yourself, boots or no boots, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo.

'The text has a punchy sense of addictive rhythm . [and] the story is full of heart' Books+Publishing

'Highly recommended' Sunday Telegraph

'A positive and empowering story about finding yourself' ReadPlus

'This is a joyous, empowering picture book about finding confidence within yourself and loving life. Gorgeous and vibrant, it's sure to be a hit' Readings