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Reviewed by Ruth Olds, Y7-8 Teacher, Masterton
Opening sentence
One winter, a long time ago when Eleanor was still five years old, she had a week of school trouble.
After school Eleanor rides home on the bus, barefoot, with a sinking feeling...

'Shoe Trouble' is the story of a little girl named Eleanor who keeps forgetting her shoes. This is a short and sweet picture book that parents and children will be able to relate to.

'Shoe Trouble' is a comfortably predictable story with a leading ending that will be enjoyed by all kindy and young school children and their families.
Author & Illustrator: Eleanor Neil, illustrator: Lisa Allen
Publisher: Upstart Press
ISBN: 9781776940004
Format: Paperback
Publication: Aug 2023
Ages: 3-6 years
Themes: Starting school, kindy