| View Larger Image | The Secret of the Red Shoes: A Story About an Elderly Great-grandmother | Hardcoverby Joan Donaldson (Author), Doris Ettlinger (Illustrator), Lydia Halverson (Illustrator)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Ideals Children's Books | | Page Count: | 32 Pages | | Publication Date: | February 15, 2006 | | Sales Rank: | 812,055th |
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Product Description
This work is for ages 3-5. Great grandmother tells her great-granddaughter her secret. On the night of great grandmother's 100th birthday party, the rest of the family learns the secret too, and the reader learns a little about the joy and fulfilment of living with older relatives. This work includes a Note to Parents from an experienced child counsellor. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 1 review)
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A Real Gem by library writer (Michigan)  5 Stars
December 31, 2007
Based on a true incident related to the author by a friend, Donaldson has crafted a beatifully written cross-generational story that will be enjoyed by all ages. Included is a note to parents regarding the importance of storytelling in helping members of one generation gain insight into the lives of the other and suggested topics for beginning that storytelling process. A real gem, this one continues to fly off the library shelves.
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