About the Author

Philippa Rae has worked for and with children most of her life - as a dance teacher, youth worker, BBC radio producer and now children's writer. She has also been involved in independant film making such as the Moondance International Film Festival, and charity projects. She has had stories and poetry anthologized in collections such as An Advent Calender of Stories, Hippo-dee-doo-dah, Dear Tomato; An International Crop of Poems on Food and Agriculture and magazines such as Highlights, Stinkwaves, and The School Magazine. She has also been broadcast on BBC Children's Radio. Her picture book Count the Sheep to Sleep won a silver award at the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. Tevin Hansen is the author of numerous books and short stories. When he isn't skateboarding, or reading half a dozen books simultaneously, he enjoys chasing his two small children around the house while singing horrendous versions of children's songs.

Reviews

Five Star Review - Reviewed By Robin E. Williams for Readers' Favorite Cinderella's Other Shoe by Philippa Rae is a fantastic spin on the classic fairytale. The cover is vibrant and appealing, eye-catching and interesting. At the beginning of the book, the reader is introduced to all the characters through very well-drawn illustrations. As this is a children's book, the illustrations are a wonderful addition. As the title states, this story is about the soon-to-be-princess's other shoe.It's a unique perspective and a bold one to use. Philippa added just enough extra detailing so readers familiar with the original story would be guessing how the plot would run. And although shoes come in a pair, their personalities aren't twins. Stomp and Buckle, the two sisters hoes, had highly contrasted personalities and parts in the story, allowing the reader to connect to the character, even if it was a shoe. The language used is simple enough for a child to form a picture in their mind without getting lost in the details or the continuation of the plot. The layout of the story, being broken into chapters, made it easy to have a pause to catch up if needed. The marketability of this story is bound to be good. With the cover being pleasing to the eye, the tale and perspective being bold, and the unique twist at the end, this book is probably going to be found somewhere on a yellow brick road making children (and adults) smile. Five Star Review - Reviewed By Kristen Van Kampen (Teen Reviewer) for Readers' FavoriteEveryone knows the story of Cinderella, but have you ever wondered how the shoes felt about the ordeal? In Cinderella's Other Shoe, author Philippa Rae tells the classic story from the perspective of Cinderella's less famous shoe: the shoe that stays on her foot as she runs away from the ball. The running shoe, named Stomp, explains how she is an unlucky shoe who constantly steps in things, and is often sweated in. Then, on the night of the ball, she and her sister Buckle are turned into glass slippers by the fairy godmother, and they go to the ball with Cinderella. But when they have to flee before the clock strikes midnight, Buckle flies off Cinderella's foot, and Stomp worries she'll never see her sister again. And as a single shoe, her fate is surely the garbage can. What will Stomp do?An intriguing new take on a classic tale, Cinderella's Other Shoe by Philippa Rae is a really enjoyable read. The story is very well written and provides insight into things that shoes would notice but people might not. Readers will love the character of Stomp, and anyone who has had an unlucky time will be able to relate. The plot is exciting and expertly works modern things such as skateboards and trucks into the original tale, which adds a touch of humor. The pages of the book are visually appealing, with a touch of pink and purple, and some colored type, a factor that is sure to engage younger readers. The pictures in the book are well-drawn and colorful. There are both funny and exciting scenes and an excellent balance between the two. I loved the references to other fairy tales. I would definitely recommend this book.The Wishing Shelf Book Awards'A wonderfully fun, wonderfully clever take on Cinderella - from the shoes' perspective!!! A FINALIST and highly recommended.' Midwest BookReview - Diana PerryThis book turns the classic Cinderella story on its head and adds a new twist. Stomp is the left shoe of our modern-day Cinderella; she is a beautiful dressy low heel. Her sister, Buckle, is an unkept tennis shoe and the tomboy of the two. Yes, there is a Prince Charming and a fairy godmother, but that's all there is in common with the original story. Young readers will find this version most appealing. I found myself smiling all the way through the book. (Ages 6-9)