Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780194217415
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Karen's pride in her red shoes dooms her to dance forever, until a drastic action and much repentance and suffering bring her the forgiveness she has craved.
Red Shoes
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780194217415
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Karen's pride in her red shoes dooms her to dance forever, until a drastic action and much repentance and suffering bring her the forgiveness she has craved.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780194217415
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Karen's pride in her red shoes dooms her to dance forever, until a drastic action and much repentance and suffering bring her the forgiveness she has craved.
Red Shoes
Author: Karen English
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338676075
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Red shoes glowing--Perched on a pedestal in the shop windowas if on a throne."I want those, Nana," Malika says, as they pass the shop."We'll see," Nana says with a wink. "Looks like you could use a new pair." Malika is delighted when Nana surprises her with a beautiful new pair of red shoes! And with a click-clack-click and a swish, swish, swish, Malika wears her wonderful new shoes everywhere she goes. But one day, the shoes begin to pinch Malika's toes. And alas, they don't let her forget that her feet have grown! Soon Malika and Nana are off to the Rare Finds Resale Shop, where the shoes can be resold -- so somebody else can enjoy them!Who will be the next to wear the red shoes? Malika wonders.Then Inna Ziya buys the shoes, and readers follow the shoes all the way across the world to Ghana in Africa, where Amina, another little girl, who has fasted her first time for Ramadan is about to get an amazing gift!Karen English and Ebony Glenn have crafted a satisfying and heartwarming story about a pair of shoes, two girls, and a connection they share across continents.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338676075
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Red shoes glowing--Perched on a pedestal in the shop windowas if on a throne."I want those, Nana," Malika says, as they pass the shop."We'll see," Nana says with a wink. "Looks like you could use a new pair." Malika is delighted when Nana surprises her with a beautiful new pair of red shoes! And with a click-clack-click and a swish, swish, swish, Malika wears her wonderful new shoes everywhere she goes. But one day, the shoes begin to pinch Malika's toes. And alas, they don't let her forget that her feet have grown! Soon Malika and Nana are off to the Rare Finds Resale Shop, where the shoes can be resold -- so somebody else can enjoy them!Who will be the next to wear the red shoes? Malika wonders.Then Inna Ziya buys the shoes, and readers follow the shoes all the way across the world to Ghana in Africa, where Amina, another little girl, who has fasted her first time for Ramadan is about to get an amazing gift!Karen English and Ebony Glenn have crafted a satisfying and heartwarming story about a pair of shoes, two girls, and a connection they share across continents.
Red Shoes and Other Tales
Author: Metaphrog
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1629913847
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
As the child of peasants, Karen grew up with a pair of simple red shoes. Then, when her parents died, Karen was adopted by a rich old woman who gave Karen a new pair of red shoes that would make princesses green with envy. This newfound wealth causes Karen to forget her humble origins and grow up to become a cruel and vain adult. Then, one day, the red shoes that sparked her greed come to life and steer Karen down a path she never would have imagined in her wildest dreams. This volume also includes Metaphrog's adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, "The Little Match Girl" and a tale of their own invention, "The Glass Case".
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1629913847
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
As the child of peasants, Karen grew up with a pair of simple red shoes. Then, when her parents died, Karen was adopted by a rich old woman who gave Karen a new pair of red shoes that would make princesses green with envy. This newfound wealth causes Karen to forget her humble origins and grow up to become a cruel and vain adult. Then, one day, the red shoes that sparked her greed come to life and steer Karen down a path she never would have imagined in her wildest dreams. This volume also includes Metaphrog's adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, "The Little Match Girl" and a tale of their own invention, "The Glass Case".
The Red Shoe
Author: Ursula Dubosarsky
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1429976217
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Funny, tough-minded and tender, this is the story of Matilda and her two sisters growing up in Sydney, Australia, in the early 1950s. Their father is mentally unstable and largely absent, their mother is possibly in the thrall of his brother, and a headline-making Russian spy defection is taking place next door. Punctuated by the headlines of the times, The Red Shoe depicts how the large events of the world can impinge on ordinary lives. This is a novel to savor by one of Australia's most gifted writers for young people. "Dubosarsky proves masterful in conjuring and connecting images." - Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1429976217
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Funny, tough-minded and tender, this is the story of Matilda and her two sisters growing up in Sydney, Australia, in the early 1950s. Their father is mentally unstable and largely absent, their mother is possibly in the thrall of his brother, and a headline-making Russian spy defection is taking place next door. Punctuated by the headlines of the times, The Red Shoe depicts how the large events of the world can impinge on ordinary lives. This is a novel to savor by one of Australia's most gifted writers for young people. "Dubosarsky proves masterful in conjuring and connecting images." - Publishers Weekly
Ruby Red Shoes (Ruby Red Shoes, #1)
Author: Kate Knapp
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 0730496406
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
'The story of ravishing rabbit Ruby is so full of whimsy and wonder that children and adults will happily abide. The pictures are dreamy and the sense of humour delightful.' -- WEEKEND WEST Ruby Red Shoes lives in a colourful caravan with her grandmother. Ruby is gentle and kind and cares for all living things, including plants and trees, animals and people. Ruby is also particularly fond of strawberry jam and peppermint tea. From author-illustrator Kate Knapp comes this beautifully illustrated and charming picture book about Ruby, a very aware hare. ACCLAIM FOR THE RUBY RED SHOES SERIES Ruby Red Shoes Shortlisted - 2013 Children's Book Council of Australia Crichton Award for Children's Book Illustrations Ruby Red Shoes Goes to Paris Shortlisted - 2014 Australian Book Industry Award for Book of the Year for Younger Children Shortlisted - 2014 Inaugural Readings Children's Book Prize
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 0730496406
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
'The story of ravishing rabbit Ruby is so full of whimsy and wonder that children and adults will happily abide. The pictures are dreamy and the sense of humour delightful.' -- WEEKEND WEST Ruby Red Shoes lives in a colourful caravan with her grandmother. Ruby is gentle and kind and cares for all living things, including plants and trees, animals and people. Ruby is also particularly fond of strawberry jam and peppermint tea. From author-illustrator Kate Knapp comes this beautifully illustrated and charming picture book about Ruby, a very aware hare. ACCLAIM FOR THE RUBY RED SHOES SERIES Ruby Red Shoes Shortlisted - 2013 Children's Book Council of Australia Crichton Award for Children's Book Illustrations Ruby Red Shoes Goes to Paris Shortlisted - 2014 Australian Book Industry Award for Book of the Year for Younger Children Shortlisted - 2014 Inaugural Readings Children's Book Prize
The Red Shoes
Author: Michael Powell
Publisher: Saint Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 9780312156374
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
The classic story of a gifted dancer caught between two men and the greatest love of her life, the ballet.
Publisher: Saint Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 9780312156374
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
The classic story of a gifted dancer caught between two men and the greatest love of her life, the ballet.
My Red Shoes
Author: Liana Merrill
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 9780821778937
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
From a marvelous new talent (Lori Foster) comes a wonderful romantic romp through Hollywood, a land of big dreams, cartoon voice-overs, indie films, and weird fortune cookies--a place where finding true love may be only a pair of shoes away. Original.
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 9780821778937
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
From a marvelous new talent (Lori Foster) comes a wonderful romantic romp through Hollywood, a land of big dreams, cartoon voice-overs, indie films, and weird fortune cookies--a place where finding true love may be only a pair of shoes away. Original.
The Red Shoes
Author: Michael Powell
Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780380378128
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780380378128
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Power of the Red Shoes
Author: Debra K Gaines
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781545672112
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Does this world sometimes feel like an unfamiliar land with no way out? The leading lady from The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy Gale, has been in your shoes--or ruby slippers. In her new book, Power of the Red Shoes, Debra Gaines uses the classic film to explore practical, biblical truths from the Gospel of Christ. Like Dorothy's valuable shoes, the Blood of Jesus covers our feet in victory and protection and gives us authority to step into our purpose. Through thisinspirational and allegorical guide to spiritual growth, discover how a mindset of positivity can lead to success as you overcome life's challenges. Just as Dorothy had guidance, you are not alone on your journey. Now is your time to walk boldly down the yellow brick road of life and reach your goals. Find encouragement and inspiration in this exciting take on the adventure of the Christian life.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781545672112
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Does this world sometimes feel like an unfamiliar land with no way out? The leading lady from The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy Gale, has been in your shoes--or ruby slippers. In her new book, Power of the Red Shoes, Debra Gaines uses the classic film to explore practical, biblical truths from the Gospel of Christ. Like Dorothy's valuable shoes, the Blood of Jesus covers our feet in victory and protection and gives us authority to step into our purpose. Through thisinspirational and allegorical guide to spiritual growth, discover how a mindset of positivity can lead to success as you overcome life's challenges. Just as Dorothy had guidance, you are not alone on your journey. Now is your time to walk boldly down the yellow brick road of life and reach your goals. Find encouragement and inspiration in this exciting take on the adventure of the Christian life.
New Shoes, Red Shoes
Author: Susan Rollings
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 9781841215969
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Two shoes, small shoes, off to get some new shoes This simple and very young picture book, with its bouncy, rhyming text, large illustrations and lovely large type follows a little girl and her mother on their journey to buy some new shoes. On the bus and through the park to the shoe shop - there are different kinds of shoes every-where. Back home again with the lovely shiny new shoes, and then it's party time. These are dancing shoes The rythmic, rhyming text and bold colourful images make this a perfect first picture book.
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 9781841215969
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Two shoes, small shoes, off to get some new shoes This simple and very young picture book, with its bouncy, rhyming text, large illustrations and lovely large type follows a little girl and her mother on their journey to buy some new shoes. On the bus and through the park to the shoe shop - there are different kinds of shoes every-where. Back home again with the lovely shiny new shoes, and then it's party time. These are dancing shoes The rythmic, rhyming text and bold colourful images make this a perfect first picture book.