It's a big day for Jack His grandfather, Papa, is taking him to buy his very first pair of cowboy boots. But when Papa shares the story of his own first pair, Jack begins to realize why this day is so special. What Jack learns about Papa's childhood not only surprises but also educates him, along with readers, about the life-changing disease of polio that will forever remain part of our nation's culture. "Papa's Boots" celebrates the special bond between grandfather and grandson from one generation to the next.