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A review by heykellyjensen
New Shoes by Sara Varon
Sara Varon never disappoints and this might be my favorite of her recent books. The book follows Francis, a donkey who makes shoes, as he tries to locate his friend and supplier after he's gone missing while collecting grass (for the shoes, natch.). Along the way, we see the sights, sounds, and creatures inhabiting the jungle.
When Francis discovers that his supplier has been stealing from private property, things get a little tricky.
Varon captures nature and ethics, while also delivering a graphic novel that's sweet, never preachy, and downright fun. Francis is making shoes for a manatee, who happens to be a famous calypso singer.
When Francis discovers that his supplier has been stealing from private property, things get a little tricky.
Varon captures nature and ethics, while also delivering a graphic novel that's sweet, never preachy, and downright fun. Francis is making shoes for a manatee, who happens to be a famous calypso singer.