Los Zapaticos de Rosa - Softcover

Marti, Jose; Martí, José

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1880507722 ISBN 13: 9781880507728

Publisher: ANAYA PUBLISHING, 1997

Synopsis

When a little girl from a wealthy family gives her pink shoes to a poor girl, their two contrasting worlds meet for a moment, as each considers a way of life she will never know

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 1-4. Without hesitation, a privileged little girl hands over her beloved pink shoes to a poor, sick child she meets at the beach. For one moment the youngsters' different worlds meet and mesh, each one's fantasy becoming the other's reality. This unique picture book has appealing illustrations and a sweet story that packs a strong social message. Marti's poem depicts a world of contrasting images: wealth and poverty, sickness and health, joy and misery. The distinguished watercolor artwork done in hues of yellow, pink, and blue re-creates the warm and sunny ambience of the seashore and highlights the innocence of the children. The lyrical, rhyming text makes this title a fine choice for reading aloud. It may also be used to spark a discussion of moral issues or social values, such as compassion and equality, as well as to introduce poetry and/or the life and work of the Cuban poet and historian.?Marisa Parish, New York Public Library
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From Publishers Weekly:

Written with delicate simplicity, Marti's captivating poem, masterfully illustrated by Delacre, is a classic of children's literature.
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About this edition

• Publisher: ANAYA PUBLISHING
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1880507722
• ISBN 13: 9781880507728
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32