Sassparilla's New Shoes

Sassparilla is girl of my heart, a young dreamer who knows where to begin, at a very basic level, need; when I was a kid I had a shoe collection, glass, copper, bronze, ceramic, wood, even...the old woman who lived in a shoe.Shoes are metaphors for dreams, and because Sassparilla dreams from the heart she not only transforms her present reality but starts a path, a path of life dreaming, attracting along the way, other magic, friends--in this case, a cool green one--laughter and joy personified.Shirley Mozelle, Author: Zack's Alligator; Zack's Alligator Goes To School; and, The Pig is in the Pantry, The Cat is on the Shelf.

I'm a barefooter myself, but if Sassy made me some shoes, I'd wear them all the time. I hope my niece follows her (the authors' and Sassparilla's) imaginative lead in life.

I gave this book to my friend's growing daughter who adores SHOES! I've been told it's been read everyday for 3 weeks straight now! Ironically, the Fink is her favorite. Look out Teletubbies, and hang on to your red purse, Tinkie Winkie...here comes the Fink!

With echoes of James, Wharton, and Faulkner, this profound meditation on the human condition thinly disguised as a children's book changed my life. Sassparilla's search for meaning through new shoes is an inspiration for us all.

What a find! In need of a gift for a good friend's daughter, Caroline, I was fortunate to come across a rare, signed edition of Sassparilla's New Shoes. Its delightful storyline and illustrations warmed both my heart and that of the excited gift-recipient. Shoes Off! to the authors and artists on their successful first endeavor. I and other gift-givers around the world look forward to more wonders in the adventures of Sassparilla....