Books like Shoes like Miss Alice's by Angela Johnson
In *Shoes like Miss Alice's*, a young child finds a unique and energetic babysitter in Miss Alice. As the day unfolds, the child's attention is drawn to Miss Alice's distinct shoes, sparking conversations and new perspectives. Through this encounter, themes of friendship, curiosity, and daily life for children are explored in a lighthearted, relatable narrative.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Angela Johnson
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