Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! by Eddie Price is a beautifully illustrated story about a little girl who prefers to run around without shoes. She does not pay heed to her parents' advice on the importance of wearing footwear while running about in the garden, and she lands up in trouble. Ms. Grubby Toes wants to have fun in her own way and do her own thing. But, what happens when she is being naughty and not listening to Mama and Daddy? Does she learn a lesson from her misadventure?

As a mother of two very mischievous toddlers, I loved this book. All it took was one reading with my children session to drive home the importance of wearing shoes, especially while running about outside. Now, I just need to say "Ms. Grubby Toes" and the kids put on their shoes before stepping out. It worked like a charm and to those parents struggling to talk logic with their toddler, this book could surely help. Mark Wayne Adams has done an outstanding job with the illustrations. The pictures bring the story to life and the kids enjoyed giggling over Ms. Grubby Toes jumping in the puddle and trying to catch a butterfly. It is always a joy when kids willingly learn and agree to listen. This is possible only when they understand the concept and this simple story has managed to do just that. The message is concise and clear. Surely, a winner of a book.

Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps On A Bee!, written by Eddie Price and illustrated by Mark Wayne Adams, is a really nice story with a message. It tells the story of a little girl who is called Little Miss Grubby Toes because she always insists on taking her shoes off and playing barefoot outside. Despite warnings from her mother, the little girl thinks it won’t hurt, and although she had said she would keep her shoes on, it is a warm day and she can’t resist jumping in mud and letting her feet feel free of shoes. When a butterfly flutters past, she jumps off her swing to catch it and steps on a bee, which stings her. She cries loudly and her mother has to pull out the sting and treat the wound quickly. The little girl learned a valuable lesson about doing as her parents tell her, and that there is a reason why they have rules.

This book is beautifully illustrated with colourful and amusing pictures that will have a young reader mesmerised by each page. The story, too, is told in a happy and carefree tone, but with an underlying message. The author, Eddie Price, has done a very good job of conveying a message in a way that children will relate to. It’s a good way of emphasising the message of obeying instructions. This is a book that would work well in a classroom setting as well as being a story that can be read to a child by a parent.

Nourished by kids living in their wonderlands, Eddie Price, along with the charming illustrations by Mark Wayne Adams, greet both kids and their parents with Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps On A Bee! In this book, Little Miss Grubby Toes, a nicknamed youngster who refuses to obey her mother, puts herself in a troublesome situation which could lead to even worse consequences. Little Miss Grubby Toes craves running around, experiencing the world barefoot. Nevertheless, while jumping around to catch a beautiful butterfly, she gets hurt due to the bees around the yard where her father hasn't mowed lately. She suddenly steps on a bee. Will Little Miss Grubby Toes be all right, or she will get sick like her fellow youngsters?

Eddie Price is a skilled author, infusing both entertainment and education into his work. He has created a fanciful world for kids to communicate with the characters and natural elements, as well as the message he conveys to youngsters and their parents. His book’s message is for both age groups. That makes this outwardly modest and beautiful book unique compared to other books written for children and even teenagers. Safety is Price’s number one concern. Therefore, he uses the simplest language to give advice. Additional questions and words make Little Miss Grubby Toes an entertainment-packed educational package. Unlike other children’s books that little readers read but then forget about on the corner of a bookshelf, Eddie Price’s book keeps them enthralled to remind them of the message he wants to convey. Little Miss Grubby Toes is a must-read for all youngsters.

A young girl is nicked-named "Little Miss Grubby Toes" by her parents because she didn't like wearing her shoes. As a result her feet and toes were always dirty and grubby. One particular day, Little Miss Grubby Toes wanted to go outside and play. Her mother agreed, but only if she kept her shoes on because the grass wasn't mowed and bees were on the wild flowers. Without her shoes on, they would sting her bare feet and toes. Little Miss Grubby Toes agreed and started playing outside. As the playing, chasing, and fun continued, she began to feel hot, especially on her feet. Will Little Miss Grubby Toes obey her mother or will she take off her shoes?

Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee by Eddie Price is a charming children's story introducing young readers to the concepts of obeying, listening, and consequences. The author digs deep into the mind of a child as he portrays the main character's emotions, movements, mannerisms, and actions. Like most children, the main character in the story, Miss Grubby Toes, wants to be a good girl and obey her mother, but in the heat of the moment, she does what her instincts tell her to do and disobeys. Most young children would have done the same in a similar situation, just being children, growing and learning.

The story plot and dialog are creatively written to relate to any child of the character's age. A young reader will learn valuable lessons and concepts concerning the importance of obedience, listening, and consequences. Little Miss Grubby Toes did not listen to her mother's warning and instructions, and disobeyed her. Therefore the consequence of her action was that she got stung by a bee. The book is a great resource for young readers, parents, and teachers alike to utilize and enjoy.

This book is great for either gender of children from listening age up who need to "listen to their Mother". The message is clear without being condescending. It is beautifully illustrated with many cute characters who interact with Miss Grubby Toes.

Just read "Little Miss Grubby Toes" to my special needs daughter , she laughed about so many pictures. I purchased my book at the KEHA state meeting. I plan purchases in the future from this author. Loved the book