Red shoes dazzling – perched on a pedestal in the shop window, as if on a throne.
Then – surprise!
Nana brings the beautiful shoes to Malika! And with a click-clack-click and a swish, swish, swish, Malika wears them everywhere she goes….But all too soon, the shoes begin to pinch Malika’s toes. And they don’t let her forget how much her feet have grown. Who will be next to wear the red shoes?
Comprehension Questions
1. What color are the shoes in the passage?
A. Blue.
B. Red.
C. Black.
2. Why do the shoes become a problem?
A. The owner no longer likes the color red.
B. The shoes get worn too much so they are dirty.
C. They pinch the wearer's toes because their feet have grown.
A. The owner no longer likes the color red.
B. The shoes get worn too much so they are dirty.
C. They pinch the wearer's toes because their feet have grown.
Your Thoughts
3. Did you like this excerpt? Why or why not?
Vocabulary
4. List any vocabulary words below.