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fernthepanda's review against another edition
3.0
A great effort, but seems a bit muddied and chaotic.
msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I have been a fan of this book for a while now. Other reviewers have said that it does not lend itself well to a storytime and they are right. Indeed, I don't ever intend to try it in one because I know it just won't work. What draws me to this book is the female empowerment to be found....and SHOES. Anyone who knows me knows that I am a shoe person. (Yes, I will even wear heels to drive the Bookmobile)
It's the story of Juno who doesn't think she, or her shoes, are anything special. So she interacts with the shoes of women throughout history--Cleopatra, Frieda Kahlo, and others. Yes, there is a decidedly liberal slant....but honestly, there are golden nuggets to be gleaned. Regardless of personal feelings, women like Oprah and Hilary Clinton have had major milestones in women's history.
As to the shoes, well, those are such fun!!
It's the story of Juno who doesn't think she, or her shoes, are anything special. So she interacts with the shoes of women throughout history--Cleopatra, Frieda Kahlo, and others. Yes, there is a decidedly liberal slant....but honestly, there are golden nuggets to be gleaned. Regardless of personal feelings, women like Oprah and Hilary Clinton have had major milestones in women's history.
As to the shoes, well, those are such fun!!
its_hunbun's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
laurendel's review against another edition
4.0
Good vocabulary words, artwork is both adorable and magnificent. Perfect focus on shoes for kids who both love and hate them.
asianunamerican's review
I like Eva Chen but damn girl why are the ancient Egyptians white??
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
Every so often you pick up a book at random, you have no expectations about it, and when you open it, you are awed. This picture book is one such book. It is an unexpected exploration of female heroes from all walks of life and the lucky girl who literally got to walk in their shoes.
althearoselibrarylady's review against another edition
4.0
Save for women’s history month story time
marziesreads's review against another edition
3.0
A nicely illustrated picture book that tells the story of Juno, who goes looking for her favorite shoes but instead is transported to a place where she see the shoes of famous women (Jane Goodall, Serena Williams and many others). Juno sort of walks in their shoes for a time gaining a bit of insight into these famous women's lives.
I love the concept of the book but think that the biographical information (brief synopses at the back) is going to be lost on a child in the age range for reading this picture book. While the goal was commendable, it will take an older child to appreciate the accomplishments of these women. The book does little more than plant names in the heads of children in the targeted age range.
I love the concept of the book but think that the biographical information (brief synopses at the back) is going to be lost on a child in the age range for reading this picture book. While the goal was commendable, it will take an older child to appreciate the accomplishments of these women. The book does little more than plant names in the heads of children in the targeted age range.