The Girl with the Golden Shoes

The Girl with the Golden Shoes
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Publisher : Akashic Books
Total Pages : 185
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781933354262
ISBN-13 : 1933354267
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis The Girl with the Golden Shoes by : Colin Channer

After Estrella Thompson approaches a diver that flops up on a Caribbean island, she is banished from the only home she has ever known, and her first goal is to buy a pair of shoes so that she can find a job.

The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes, as Told to Jenifer

The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes, as Told to Jenifer
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Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages : 52
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ISBN-10 : 0395185572
ISBN-13 : 9780395185575
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes, as Told to Jenifer by : DuBose Heyward

The country bunny attains the exalted position of Easter Bunny in spite of her responsibilities as the mother of twenty-one children.

The Gold Shoe

The Gold Shoe
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Publisher : Barbour Publishing
Total Pages : 251
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781624164453
ISBN-13 : 1624164455
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis The Gold Shoe by : Grace Livingston Hill

Of all things, a blizzard isn’t what Tasha Endicott expected. Rather than spending her weekend at a glitzy dance, she’s stranded with the Macdonalds at their country home. Thurly Macdonald is certainly handsome, but his quiet life of faith is a far cry from Tasha’s modern tastes. But Tasha soon finds her heart drawn to a love she’s never known but desperately needs. Can she abandon her world for his?

Ballet Shoes

Ballet Shoes
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Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 221
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780525578635
ISBN-13 : 0525578633
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Ballet Shoes by : Noel Streatfeild

Three orphan girls. A pair of pink slippers. A lifetime in the spotlight. Read the classic that has captivated generations! Pauline, Petrova, and Posy love their quiet life together. They are orphans who have been raised as sisters, and when their new family needs money, the girls want to help. They decide to join the Children's Academy of Dancing and Stage Training to earn their keep. Each girl works hard following her dream. Pauline is destined for the movies. Posy is a born dancer. And Petrova? She finds she'd rather be a pilot than perform a pirouette. This beautiful children's classic is perfect for girls who love to dream about ballet, friendship, and finding their own special talents. Adult readers may remember them as the "Shoes" books from You've Got Mail!

The Elves and the Shoemaker

The Elves and the Shoemaker
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Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages : 36
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1402730675
ISBN-13 : 9781402730672
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis The Elves and the Shoemaker by : Jacob Grimm

A poor shoemaker becomes successful with the help of two elves who finish his shoes during the night.

The Red Shoes - The Golden Age of Illustration Series

The Red Shoes - The Golden Age of Illustration Series
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Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Total Pages : 69
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781473365117
ISBN-13 : 1473365112
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis The Red Shoes - The Golden Age of Illustration Series by : Hans Christian Andersen

This volume of the Golden Age of Illustration Series contains Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Red Shoes’. This classic fairy tale has been continuously in print in different editions since its first publication, with many, many, different artists illustrating the story over the years. This edition features a beautiful collection of the best of that art, taken from the likes of Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, Harry Clarke, Honor Appleton, Jennie Harbour, among others. This series of books celebrates the Golden Age of Illustration. During this period, the popularity, abundance and – most importantly – the unprecedented upsurge in the quality of illustrated works marked an astounding change in the way that publishers, artists and the general public came to view this hitherto insufficiently esteemed art form. The Golden Age of Illustration Series, has sourced the rare original editions of these books and reproduced the beautiful art work in order to build a unique collection of illustrated fairy tales. ‘The Red Shoes’ was first published in April of 1845, as part of Andersen’s New Fairy Tales: First Volume, Third Collection. Andersen explained the source of the story as being an incident he had witnessed as a small child. His father, he stated, had been sent a piece of red silk by a rich lady, who wanted the material converted into a pair of dancing slippers. Andersen’s father produced the slippers, but the rich woman was horrified at the result, and in reaction to her harsh criticism, he cut the shoes up in front of her.

I Am Golden

I Am Golden
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Publisher : Feiwel & Friends
Total Pages : 21
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781250869616
ISBN-13 : 1250869617
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis I Am Golden by : Eva Chen

An Instant New York Times Bestseller! This joyful and lyrical picture book from New York Times bestselling author Eva Chen and illustrator Sophie Diao is a moving ode to the immigrant experience, as well as a manifesto of self-love for Chinese American children. What do you see when you look in the mirror, Mei? Do you see beauty? We see eyes that point toward the sun, that give us the warmth and joy of a thousand rays when you smile. We see hair as inky black and smooth as a peaceful night sky. We see skin brushed with gold. Praise for I Am Golden: "[A] richly metaphoric celebration of Chinese American identity ... Luminous, gently textured digital art by Diao includes thoughtful, recognizably Chinese cues that add further dimension ... A loving, affecting tribute to how children of immigrants can serve as bridges and torchbearers for their communities." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "From the outset, this gorgeous picture book exudes joy and celebration of identity. Through dazzling illustrations, Diao brings to exuberant life best-selling Chinese American author Chen’s message of finding love and power in one’s differences. ... This powerful and uplifting story captures [Chinese] American joy and is a definite must-read." —Booklist, starred review

The Golden Girls of Rio

The Golden Girls of Rio
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 59
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781510722484
ISBN-13 : 1510722483
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis The Golden Girls of Rio by :

The women athletes of the 2016 Summer Olympics captivated the world: Simon Biles, the most decorated American gymnast of all time; Katie Ledecky, who shattered swimming records in multiple events; Michelle Carter, the first American gold medalist in shot put; Simone Manuel, the first African American woman to medal in individual swimming. Their accomplishments amazed us, as did their personal stories of persistence and hard work. The Golden Girls of Rio focuses on the paths to glory for these women athletes, how they got their start and rose to meteoric heights in the Rio games. The other swimming and gymnastic teammates are included in the story as well. An inspiring story, bursting with color and action and life, that will make you smile to see these champion athletes as little girls, and to revisit their triumphs in achieving Olympic gold.

Golden Girl

Golden Girl
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Publisher : B.T. Batsford
Total Pages : 220
Release :
ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105028928203
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis Golden Girl by : Shirley Eaton

Takes a sideways look at this "Bond Girl's" remarkable career.

New Shoes

New Shoes
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Publisher : Holiday House
Total Pages : 32
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780823433674
ISBN-13 : 0823433676
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis New Shoes by : Susan Lynn Meyer

Ella Mae is used to wearing her cousin's hand-me-down shoes—but when her latest pair is already too tight, she's thrilled at the chance to get new shoes. But at the shoe store, Ella Mae and her mother have to wait until there are no white customers to serve first. She doesn't get to try anything on, either—her mother traces her feet onto a sheet of paper, and the salesman brings them a pair he thinks will fit. Disappointed by her treatment, Ella Mae and her cousin Charlotte hatch a plan to help others in their community find better-fitting shoes without humiliation. Eric Velasquez' realistic oil paintings bring life to this story of a young girl's determination in the face of injustice. The book includes an author's note from Susan Lynn Meyer, discussing the historical context of the story and how the Civil Rights Movement worked to abolish unfair laws like the ones Ella Mae encounters. A 2016 NAACP Image Award Nominee, and a Jane Addams Children's Book Award winner.