New Shoes, Red Shoes
What’s inside...
The story follows a young child's excitement about getting a new pair of red shoes. It explores the joy and pride that come with wearing something special and the adventures that can be had with a little imagination and a pair of shiny new shoes. Additionally, it highlights the excitement of a shopping trip for new shoes, driven by a powerful, rhythmic and rhyming text. The story encourages discussion of the many choices available when selecting footwear for different occasions.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did the different shoes in the story make you feel?
Which pair of shoes would you choose and why?
What do you think happens after the girl gets her new shoes?
How do you think the girl felt when she wore her new shoes?
Why are shoes important in our daily lives?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by asking your child to describe their favorite pair of shoes and explore what makes them special.
Encourage your child to imagine their own adventure they could go on with a new pair of shoes.
Discuss the emotions linked to new experiences, like getting new shoes, to help your child express and manage their feelings.
Use the book's illustrations to talk about colors, designs, and types of shoes, enhancing their observation skills.
Relate the story to your child’s experiences with shoes for school, sports, or special occasions, fostering personal connections to the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Decision-making
Explanation: The protagonist of 'New Shoes, Red Shoes' faces choices between various shoes, highlighting the decision-making process.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by making small decisions, like choosing their clothes or snacks, boosting their confidence and independence.
Example Lesson: Self-expression
Explanation: Choosing red shoes reflects the character’s personal taste and individuality.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to express themselves through personal choices, whether it's in picking their attire or in activities they enjoy.
Example Lesson: Dealing with emotions
Explanation: The excitement and happiness from wearing new shoes are depicted, teaching children about recognizing and valuing joyful feelings.
Real-World Application: This helps children understand and embrace their emotions in daily interactions, promoting emotional intelligence.
Example Lesson: Social interactions
Explanation: Interactions in the shoe store introduce concepts of polite social behavior and conversation.
Real-World Application: Children can practice these polite social interactions in school or during playdates, enhancing their social skills.