
Ariba: An Old Tale about New Shoes
Masha Manapov, illustrated by Masha Manapov
Marcus is delighted by his new sneakers, and his grandfather responds by sharing an old story about a boy’s adventure with footwear. The book retells an African folktale, connecting Marcus’s excitement over new shoes with a story from an earlier generation. Lively, energetic illustrations accompany this tale about childhood, family storytelling, and the pleasures of a new pair of shoes.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.


