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A review by marziesreads
Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes by Eva Chen
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.