Lulu's Shoes

As every parent will testify, toddlers are absolutely fascinated by shoes. Toddlers take shoes on and off, undo the Velcro tabs, tie up laces and fiddle with buckles. Leaving the house involves trying on every pair of shoes they possess before the right ones are chosen. All in all, there's no end to the hold shoes seem to have on toddlers.

Praise for 'Lulu's Shoes': 'Very good touchy-feely-type book for learning' Daily Echo (Bournemouth) 'Attractive, colourful illustrations and real laces, touch-feely panels and flaps-to-lift combine to make this sturdy book a real treat for babies, toddlers and their parents alike' Bookfest 'A sweet premise ... that taps into the common toddler fascination for footwear in all its various guises' Junior

Formerly the Editorial Director of Campbell Books, Camilla Reid has had many years experience of conceiving and writing novelty books. Now a mum of a two-year-old herself, Camilla has gained a whole new insight into the peculiar but charming world of the toddler. Lulu's Shoes is the result of conversations with numerous mothers who have all observed a rather alarming obsession in their offspring Ailie Busby has had over twenty books published, including titles by Egmont, Walker and Hodder such as Drat That Fat Cat! and Slugs for Breakfast. As well as collecting vintage jewellery, bags and knitted toys, Ailie confesses to a life-long love of shoes. Her favourites are her wedding shoes - a pair of leopard-print stilettos! Ailie lives with her husband, children and their two cats in Newcastle.