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The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales"The well known author retells 24 black American folk tales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom. All are beautifully readable. With the added attraction of 40 wonderfully expressive paintings by the Dillons, this collection should be snapped up." (starred) School Library Journal. This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards text Exemplar (Grade 6 8,
"The well-known author retells 24 black American folk tales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom. All are beautifully readable. With the added attraction of 40 wonderfully expressive paintings by the Dillons, this collection should be snapped up."--(starred) School Library Journal. This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards text Exemplar (Grade 6-8, Stories) in Appendix B.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: 01/13/2009
ISBN: 9780394869254
Pages: 178
Weight: 1.72lbs
Size: 10.37h x 8.25w x 0.75d
Review Citations: Booklist 06/01/1996 pg. 1726
Publishers Weekly 12/13/1985
School Library Journal 11/01/1985
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 44962 / People Could Fly: American Black Folktales
Reading Level: 4.3 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 4
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Shoe laces aren't great.
Size: 3 Big Kid, Color: Black White
I bought these RUNSIDE kids tennis shoes for everyday wear and school, and overall they’re lightweight, breathable, and comfortable for active use. My child liked how easy they were to put on, and they worked well for running and general play.
The shoes themselves feel flexible and pretty comfortable for the price point. The upper material is breathable, which helps during sports or warmer weather, and they don’t feel heavy on the feet.
However, the main issue is the original shoelaces. They constantly came untied no matter how they were tied, which became frustrating pretty quickly during the day. We ended up replacing them with better-quality laces, and that solved the problem.
Pros:
* Lightweight and comfortable for kids
* Breathable material works well for active use
* Easy for everyday wear and school
* Good fit for the price
Cons:
* Original shoelaces do not stay tied well
* Laces needed to be replaced for practical use
Overall, these are solid budget-friendly kids’ sneakers that work well once the laces are swapped out. The shoe itself is comfortable and functional, but the included laces are definitely a weak point.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great shoes
Size: 8 Toddler, Color: Camouflage Gray
Bought these for my three-year-old son, they fit great and they are easy for him to slide on himself. The laces seem to come untied a lot, but otherwise we love them!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Perfect for Active Kids
Size: 4 Big Kid, Color: Black, Size: 4 Big Kid, Color: Black
My son loves these shoes. He says they’re really comfortable and lightweight, and he can run and play in them easily. So far they’ve held up well. He can fit them. Non Velcro and slip resistant.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Good, but not great! Insert kept falling out.
Size: 3 Big Kid, Color: Black
I bought these for my 8 year old and the insert was loose and had to be played with multiple times before I could get it to stay in place. I eventually had to place a double sided sticky pad to get the insert to stay.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Comfortable
Size: 3 Big Kid, Color: Dreamlike
Comfortable, pretty, easy to adjust for fit
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026