In "The Red Shoes" by Eleri Glass, a young woman named Pippa discovers a pair of enchanting red shoes that seem to hold magical powers. As she wears them, her life begins to transform in unexpected ways, drawing her into a world of desire and danger. However, the allure of the shoes comes with a heavy price, threatening to unravel everything she holds dear. Pippa must navigate a delicate balance between her dreams and the harsh realities of her life, ultimately recognizing the true meaning of sacrifice and the importance of choice in shaping her destiny. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 40 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2017 by Simply Read Books .
Ashley Spires grew up in the Pacific Northwest, the supposed stomping grounds of Bigfoot. She is the author and illustrator of a number of books for children, including Small Saul and the Adventures of Binky the Space Cat. She was the recipient of the 2011 Silver Birch Express Award and the 2011 Hackmatack Award for Binky the Space Cat and was shortlisted for a Joe Shuster Comics for Kids Award and an Eisner Award for Binky Under Pressure. Ashley currently lives in British Columbia. Ashley Spires grew up in the Pacific Northwest, the supposed stomping grounds of Bigfoot. She is the author and illustrator of a number of books for children, including Small Saul and the Adventures of Binky the Space Cat. She was the recipient of the 2011 Silver Birch Express Award and the 2011 Hackmatack Award for Binky the Space Cat and was shortlisted for a Joe Shuster Comics for Kids Award and an Eisner Award for Binky Under Pressure. Ashley currently lives in British Columbia.
This book contains the following story:
The Red Shoes
"The Red Shoes" is a haunting and cautionary fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen. The story revolves around a young girl named Karen, who becomes obsessed with a pair of red shoes and experiences tragic consequences as a result.
Karen is a poor orphan who is adopted by a kind old woman. The woman buys Karen a beautiful pair of red shoes, and Karen becomes enamored with them. She wears them to church, ignoring the disapproving glares of the congregation. However, the red shoes are not just ordinary shoes; they have a mind of their own. Once Karen puts them on, she cannot stop dancing. The shoes force her to dance continuously, day and night, leading to exhaustion and misery.
Karen desperately seeks help, and an executioner chops off her feet, thinking it would free her from the curse. Karen is given a pair of wooden feet and crutches and repents for her vanity. She becomes humble and prays for forgiveness. Eventually, her kindness and repentance lead to a vision of the Virgin Mary, who forgives her sins.
In the end, Karen's wooden feet and humility allow her to enter church and find peace. The red shoes, symbolizing vanity and the pursuit of material desires, are removed from her life, teaching a moral lesson about the consequences of pride and the importance of humility and repentance.
"The Red Shoes" is a powerful tale that warns against the dangers of vanity and the importance of spiritual values over material possessions.
