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32 pp.
| Pelican |
March, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-1-58980-910-9$16.99
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Lois Rosio Sprague.
Wearing another man's shoes, in this case mysterious sandals loaned by a cobbler, proves to be a creative turning point for Roberto, a struggling artist with visions of greatness. By truly seeing his ordinary surroundings he eventually realizes his dreams. Although self-conscious, the formal text delivers its message effectively; the painterly illustrations are saturated with deep colors outlined in black.