King Louie's Shoes
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

King Louie's Shoes

Written by D.J. Steinberg · Illustrated by Robert Neubecker

A king's quest for height leads to a royal tumble.

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48 pages· 968 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD540L
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King Louis XIV, feeling small despite his grand stature, seeks to elevate himself with high-heeled shoes. But when a dance floor mishap reveals his vulnerability, he discovers his subjects' loyalty transcends height. Will King Louie embrace his true self, or continue his quest for grandeur? This whimsical tale of a king's insecurities offers a humorous and heartfelt look at self-acceptance.

From the publisher

Get to know the hilarious true story of King Louis XIV of France and his famous high-heeled shoes!

King Louie was a very BIG king in all ways but one: He was five-feet-four-inches short. So Louie and his royal cobbler cooked up the perfect high-heeled solution to help Louie appear taller. But after an embarrassing tumble (on the dance floor, no less!) Louie learned that his subjects were loyal no matter how big—or how shrimpy—their beloved Louie might have been. Readers young and old will relate to this silly and sweet story of King Louie XIV—a man who had it all, but still felt small.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
968
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD540L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
190314
Publication
Published
July 11, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481426572

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