SuitabookElly and the smelly sneaker
Leslie Gorin
- Reading
- Read together and pause to compare what Elly already has with what she wants. Invite the child to predict whether the fairy godfather can help, then revisit their prediction as the story unfolds.
- Themes
- Comfort and belonging: Elly has material comforts and is treated like a princess, but she wants to spend time with other children and play baseball. The premise gives weight to Elly’s wish to join in, rather than presenting her comfortable circumstances as enough to satisfy her.
- Worth knowing
- Elly’s dissatisfaction with a life others might envy is part of the premise. You could explore how a child might feel when their own wishes differ from what others expect for them.