Copyright Date:
2018
Edition Date:
2018
Release Date:
10/02/18
Illustrator:
Desierto, Derek,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
1-250-29726-5
ISBN 13:
978-1-250-29726-6
Dewey:
E
LCCN:
2018936437
Dimensions:
23 x 27 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist
(Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)
Chen's debut picture book combines a love of fashion with girl-power heroism. Juno loves her favorite shoes. They don't sparkle, light up, or have any cool patterns, like her friends' shoes, but she loves living her life in them. One morning before school, Juno can't find her shoes. As she frantically digs through her closet, she finds herself in a magical room filled with all sorts of shoes om all sorts of people. She tries on Queen Elizabeth's sturdy heels, Jane Goodall's adventurous boots, Misty Copeland's graceful ballet shoes, and Serena Williams' rambunctious sneakers. Each pair of shoes is special, not because of the outside but because some incredible, groundbreaking woman wore them. Desierto's buoyant, eye-catching illustrations are textured and colorful, capturing Juno's enthusiasm and energy. A guide with biographical facts on each of the women featured (or, at least, whose shoes are featured) in the story is included in the back matter. Facts and story combine to make this a winning addition for a bookcase or classroom.
Horn Book
(Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2019)
When Juno looks for her own missing shoes, she finds a magical realm where she can wear the shoes of influential women such as Serena Williams, Jane Goodall, Lady Gaga, and Misty Copeland. This lighthearted story provides exuberant glimpses into the style and accomplishments of some famous women. Desierto's bold mixed-media illustrations offer fun and fashion in equal measure. Includes a guide to the women (and their shoes).
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(Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2019)
A New York Times Bestseller! Featured in Oprah Magazine's Holiday Gift Guide Recommended by Rachael Ray as the perfect holiday gift Featured in InStyle's Holiday Gift Guide Juno Valentine's favorite shoes don't light up. They don't have wheels. They are, to be perfectly honest, the tiniest bit boring. But they're still her favorite muddy-puddle-jumping, everyday-is-an-adventure shoes. One day, when they go missing, Juno discovers something amazing: a magical room filled with every kind of shoe she could possibly imagine! Juno embarks on an epic journey through time and space, stepping into the shoes of female icons from Frida Kahlo and Cleopatra to Lady Gaga and Serena Williams. Each pair of shoes Juno tries brings a brand new adventure--and a step towards understanding that her very own shoes might be the best shoes of all. Parents and children alike will adore Instagram superstar Eva Chen's precocious debut picture book Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes --a story that's equal parts fashion fairy-tale and guide to girl power--and fall in love with the brilliantly spirited Juno Valentine. Praise for Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes : "[A] fresh take on a fairy tale." --Forbes.com "Those who are 3, 13, or 30 can all enjoy the book." --Vogue.com "Not only does this book pay homage to some of history's greatest women, it also gives them snaps for their fashion sense." -- Romper