"Move over Pepé Le Pew: A pair of black-and-white high-top sneakers become the love interest of a skunk—much to the chagrin of the boy who's wearing them."— Los Angeles Times "An upbeat and playful story."— School Library Journal "Move over Pepé Le Pew: A pair of black-and-white high-top sneakers become the love interest of a skunk-- much to the chagrin of the boy who's wearing them." -- Los Angeles Times "Joe Hayes's books are always delightful, perhaps because, as I read them, I can almost hear the warm, inviting voice of this professional raconteur. . . This story celebrates the best of childhood: playful adventures, best friends, and unlikely tales that parents just never understand." -- New Mexico Magazine Joe Hayes is the author of over twenty books for children and young adults. His writing style is storytelling‐tested and has its roots in the oral traditions of the American Southwest. Every year, he delights children and adults alike with his summertime storytelling performances at Santa Fe’s Wheelwright Museum. The rest of the year finds him speaking to thousands of readers around the United States at schools, libraries, and conferences. His book Ghost Fever / Mal de Fantasma won the Texas Bluebonnet Award in 2007. Dance, Nana, Dance / Baila, Nana, Baila, his collection of folktales from Cuba, won the Aesop Prize in 2009.