Adil Ali’s Shoes (English)

Author : Fawzia Gilani Williams
Illustrator : Niloufer Wadia

Everybody likes Adil Ali but nobody likes his shoes! They are old and worn, patched and sewn. So his friends decide to gift him a pair of shiny brown shoes for Eid. And then begins the problem – his old shoes won’t leave him! Rich in detail, Niloufer Wadia’s vivid water colour pictures make a bustling market come alive. Along with its sights and smells, they capture the drama and daily activities with humour, in a story that’s gentle and full of warmth.

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Rs. 190.00

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Age 5+
Specifications 32 pages; 8.5” x 9.5”;portrait; full colour; soft cover
Rights sold English (Pakistan)
ISBN 978-93-5046-954-5
First Published 2018
Tags gift, festival, friends, friendship, adventure, favourite shoes, humour, social theme

A delightful picture book!

Readers of all ages (yes, even adults) will love to pore over the detailed artwork that captures small-town life. In addition, the story can be read out, read with or enjoyed solo. Goodbooks.in

An enjoyable book

“Fawzia Gilani-Williams, the author, has written this book in such a beautiful way that you can visualize everything in your mind, but the attractive illustrations by Niloufer Wadia make reading this book even more enjoyable.” — Astha Nayak (age 12) The Book Review, November 2018

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Adil Ali’s Shoes (English)

Adil Ali’s Shoes (English)

Everybody likes Adil Ali but nobody likes his shoes! They are old and worn, patched and sewn. So his friends decide to gift him a pair of shiny brown shoes for Eid. And then begins the problem – his old shoes won’t leave him! Rich in detail, Niloufer Wadia’s vivid water colour pictures make a bustling market come alive. Along with its sights and smells, they capture the drama and daily activities with humour, in a story that’s gentle and full of warmth.

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