Step Into My Shoes - by Alkisti Halikia (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Matou passes a mosque on her way home from school and can't resist trying on some of the shoes she finds outside. Curious about the shoes' wearers, she begins to imagine the lives they might lead . . . One day, when her mom has to work late, she feels frustrated and let down. Can stepping into her mom's shoes help her build a bridge of understanding between them?"--

Book Synopsis

In a quiet suburb of Paris, Matou passes a mosque on her way home from school and can't resist trying on some of the shoes she finds outside.

Curious about the shoes' wearers, she begins to ask questions. Why do the sneakers of a neatly dressed boy look like they have never been worn? Why are the ballet flats of the girl from her school so worn out? With no one to give her any answers, she starts to imagine the answers for herself.

One day, when her mom has to work late, missing out on an afternoon with her daughter, Matou feels frustrated and let down. Can stepping into her mom's shoes help her build a bridge of understanding between them?

Review Quotes

"This picture book invites readers to practice compassion by trying on others' shoes--both literally and figuratively. . . . This endearing story about understanding others is an excellent read-aloud that is likely to spark activities, conversations, and possibly some exchanges of footwear."--The Horn Book Magazine

-- (1/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)

"Tikkou's blend of digitally rendered illustrations and photographs creates visual interest and a touch of whimsy with an earth-toned palette and splashes of bright color. A sweet tale grounded in teaching compassion and seeing the world from other perspectives."--Kirkus Reviews

-- (8/1/2024 12:00:00 AM)