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Safe for the age band
Age-appropriate with no significant concerns.
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- Publisher
- Aladdin
- ISBN
- 9780689834196
- Published
- 2003
- Reading level
- early
- Ages
- 5–8
Why parents choose this book
What makes Salt in His Shoes worth choosing
An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.
Best for
- Age range: 5–8 (fits siblings across a range).
- Reading maturity: Early reader — short sentences, big print, and lots of illustration support.
- Kids who tend to love it: Sports.
- Personality fit: sporty kids.
Parents love this book because
- Age-appropriate content for the 5–8 band with no significant flags.
- Reinforces values many families care about: perseverance.
- Written by Deloris Jordan, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.
Your child will probably enjoy Salt in His Shoes if they…
- Like sports stories
- Are new to chapter books and want illustrations along the way
This book helps develop
- Perseverance
Things parents should know
No significant content concerns for this age band. Preview with your reader if you want to discuss any specific themes.
Reading commitment
Why we recommend it
We think Salt in His Shoes is a confident pick for the 5–8 age band. It leans into sports in a way that feels genuine, not formulaic. Deloris Jordan's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.
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