If the Shoe Fits

By Gary Soto

Book Overview

Rigo doesn't like being the youngest brother. He always has to wear his big brothers' hand-me-downs. Plus, his brothers-Hector, Manuel, and Carlos-always seem to lose buttons, rip holes, and wear the clothes out before they get to Rigo! But Rigo's luck changes on his birthday when his mom gives him a pair of shoes. He loves them for their shine and style, but most of all he loves them because they are brand-new. After he outgrows the shoes, and trades them to his uncle for old Mexican centavos, Rigo learns that some hand-me-downs are better than brand-new.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399234209
• ISBN13: 9780399234200
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 5 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher

Customer Reviews

Great Story

I liked this story because I learned a lot of things. For example, I learned that hand-me-downs can be cool.

cute family story

When you're the youngest brother of 5 sometimes you feel like you're missing out, especially when it comes to clothes and shoes. Rigo forms a close relationship with his uncle all based around a pair of loafers. It is a cute story with some Spanish and slightly exaggerated illustrations about this Mexican American family. My son and I enjoyed reading this together even though he is an only child so far, we saw the love in this family.