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Name: Two pairs of shoes
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: P. L. Travers

This collection presents two Middle Eastern folktales retold by P. L. Travers, focusing on the symbolic role of shoes. In each story, the shoes worn by the protagonist act as outward reflections of his inner nature. The tales combine humor, moral insight, and cultural folklore, offering young readers a playful exploration of character revealed through everyday objects.

First publish date: 1980

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: P. L. Travers

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