From the creative minds at Precision Writers comes a masterfully crafted, playfully rhymed, and beautifully illustrated children's book. Infused with life lessons and an adventurous spirit, it’s the perfect addition to your "grow-with" collection - from cozy read-aloud bedtimes to confident first readers, this book grows right alongside your kiddo!
📚 Your copy includes bonus interactive pages:
🌀 A “Follow Me” maze
🙂 An emotions check-in + facial expressions map
🌍 A world map filled with fun facts about shoes, landmarks, and more!
From the creative minds at Precision Writers comes a masterfully crafted, playfully rhymed, and beautifully illustrated children's book. Infused with life lessons and an adventurous spirit, it’s the perfect addition to your "grow-with" collection - from cozy read-aloud bedtimes to confident first readers, this book grows right alongside your kiddo!
📚 Your copy includes bonus interactive pages:
🌀 A “Follow Me” maze
🙂 An emotions check-in + facial expressions map
🌍 A world map filled with fun facts about shoes, landmarks, and more!
What if picking out your shoes each day was the start of a whole new adventure? That's what it's like for Simi, an exuberant young girl whose personality is as big as her shoe collection. In Simi’s Favorite Shoes: A Tale of Two Feet by Lilly Anne Wolfson, the story begins with her waking up and getting ready, a simple task that becomes extraordinary as she gathers her "loyal troops" of shoes. Through her vivid imagination, each pair comes alive with its own traits and purpose, helping her decide what kind of day to create. The story playfully offers readers a glimpse into how she chooses which shoes to wear each day. It’s not all about fashion, it’s about expressing feelings, considering possibilities, and making decisions, all told through a child’s perspective.
The storytelling and design for this book are an absolute treat. There’s a rhythm to Wolfson’s writing, almost like it’s musical, making it a fun, engaging read. I also appreciated how Simi’s expressive voice feels authentic, yet playful enough to be part of this tale. I think it's brilliant how the shoes aren't just shoes; they're a way to teach kids about their personality and feelings, and how important it is to choose for yourself. Aytan Khalafova’s illustrations are a standout feature—bright, expressive, and full of life. Each page bursts with color and detail, drawing readers deeper into Simi’s whimsical world.
From an educator’s perspective, this book offers far more than a fun story. The included feelings chart encourages social-emotional learning, while the fun facts and maze activity extend the story into meaningful conversation starters and playful learning moments. This story can also be used to spark discussions about decision-making, personal favorites, cultural diversity (through the global shoe facts), and daily routines.
I would highly recommend Simi’s Favorite Shoes to parents, teachers, and caregivers. It’s perfect for story time, classroom circle discussions, or independent reading. This is a book children will ask to read again and again, and adults will be happy to do so.