If the Shoe Fits …
Written by Deborah Guarino and
illustrated by Seth Hippen
Schiffer Kids, an imprint of
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., Atglen, PA, 2019
“If the Shoe Fits” is a funny twist on the “Cinderella” fairy tale. Told
in verse, the story re-imagines the classic tale with Murray, a humble shoemaker,
and his clerk Mona at its heart.
Murray narrates the story, explaining how a year earlier he made a pair of
glass slippers for a frantic fairy godmother whose wand had run out of power.
This sets off a chain of events that may force him to disappoint a prince,
risk the fairy’s wrath, and lose the secret love of his life.
But the rollicking, silly story comes to a happy ending as true fairy
tales always do.
Seth Hippen brings the story to life with funny, vivid illustrations. He
uses his talent for animation to enliven the characters with wonderful facial
expressions and body language.
This would be a fun story for youngsters, especially if they are familiar with the classic Cinderella.
About the Author
Deborah Guarino is best known as the author of the popular “Is Your Mama a
Llama?” which has been entertaining readers for three generations. A produced
playwright, lyricist, artist, editor and actor, Deborah was inspired to create
Murray, this book’s narrator, by her admiration for Mel Brooks and her long
friendship with author Isaac Asimov. She lives in New Jersey with a dog, two
cats and a parrot.
About
the Illustrator
Seth
Hippen is a character animator for movies.
This is his first children’s book.
