New Shoes - by Chris Raschka (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Two-time Caldecott Medalist and New York Times-bestselling picture book creator Chris Raschka pays tribute to one of the most quintessential events of childhood--getting new shoes--in this boldly illustrated and inspiring book for the youngest reader.

When a young child discovers a hole in a sneaker, mother and child embark on a big childhood adventure--a trip to the store to pick out new shoes.

From having feet measured and making a selection to finally showing off the new shoes to a friend, this momentous child moment is treated with respect, excitement, and page-turning energy in a wonderfully age-appropriate picture book.

Caldecott Medalist and New York Times-bestselling picture book creator Chris Raschka joyfully captures the event from the child's point of view. New Shoes is a preschool classic in the making.

From the Back Cover

When your shoes are
worn out
too tight
faded and flat

--guess what?

It's time to get NEW SHOES!

Two-time Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka pays homage to a quintessential moment of childhood--a visit to the shoe store--in this book about shoes, growing up, making choices, and sharing with friends.

Review Quotes

"Raschka takes a common experience and personalizes it by employing the visual perspective of a young child...the page design, along with the loose, amiable watercolor-and-gouache illustrations, elevates the book. Vibrant and full of energy, the pictures fully engage the reader as a participant in the story." -- Booklist

"Raschka's loose line and bright watercolor-and-gouache edge-to-edge illustrations are lively and sweet, perfectly suited to his subject. A delightfully important adventure for a very small person." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Raschka's clever visual perspective takes this outing from solid to superb...a delightful, somewhat Mr. Rogers-esque introduction and celebration of a small but significant life activity." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The watercolor and gouache illustrations in Raschka's signature loose style give a child's-eye view of each phase of shoe-shopping. ...Raschka focuses on small moments of ordinary life that become significant: in this case, a young child who still needs help from adults practices self-reliance and makes independent choices." -- Horn Book Magazine

"[A] simple joyous celebration...a perfect choice for preschoolers as well as new readers. ...A lovely, original book about a familiar rite of growing up, perfect for one-on-one and small group sharing." -- School Library Journal (starred review)