Mahlah Ties Her Shoes – Children’s Book

A Story That Turns Shoe-Tying Into a Celebration

Mahlah Ties Her Shoes is more than just a children’s book—it is a teaching tool that helps young learners master one of life’s earliest and most important milestones: tying their shoes. Written by author and mother Raychelle Fowler, the book was inspired by her daughter, Mahlah, a highly active visual motor learner who needed a story that would capture her attention and guide her through the process with patience and fun.

When traditional rhymes and methods didn’t work, Raychelle created her own. She paired the “bunny ears” (two-loop) method—often easier for visual learners and neurodiverse children—with a playful rhyme and story that children can immediately connect with.

Inside the Book

• A Relatable Story
  Children follow Mahlah as she learns to tie her shoes, discovering patience, confidence, and self-acceptance along the way.
• Step-by-Step Visual Instructions
  The book features clear, easy-to-follow illustrations of each stage of the bunny ears method. These visual aids make it simple for children to practice as they read or listen to the story.
• The Bunny Tie Rhyme
  The memorable rhyme guides children through each step of the process, making it easier to remember and repeat when practicing independently.
• Inclusive Representation
  With African American characters and a design created for diverse learners, the book reflects real children and real ways of learning, offering every child the chance to see themselves in the story.
• Life Skills and Social Emotional Learning
  Beyond shoe-tying, the story encourages patience, perseverance, and confidence—important skills for both the classroom and everyday life.

Who It’s For

This book is ideal for parents teaching fine motor skills at home, teachers introducing life skills in the classroom, daycare centers fostering independence in children ages 3–8, homeschool families looking for visual learning resources, and therapists or specialists working with children who benefit from step-by-step visual and rhythmic learning strategies.

Why It Works

Mahlah Ties Her Shoes combines storytelling, visual learning, and rhythm to create an engaging and stress-free way to teach a child how to tie shoes. Families and educators love that the book provides both a meaningful story and a practical skill, helping children achieve success while celebrating their progress.

Product Details

• Format: Available in hardcover and paperback
• Age Range: 3–8 years
• Content: Story, rhyme, and step-by-step illustrated guide included
  

Mahlah Ties Her Shoes is a resource and keepsake all in one—a story that turns frustration into fun and transforms a daily challenge into a moment of pride and independence.