Louise the Big Cheese and the La-Di-Da Shoes by Elise Primavera

Primavera, Elise, Louise the Big Cheese and the La-Di-Da Shoes. Simon and Schuster, 2010. PICTURE BOOK.  Louise has always wanted La-Di-Da shoes that were shiny, black, patent leather pumps. Her mother, however, always insisted that she get brown –laced school shoes that squeaked when she walked. One day her best friend shows up to school with la-di-da shoes and begins to treat everyone like she’s better than anyone else in their class.  When Louise gets jealous and forgets to be a good friend, things get heated between the two girls. They soon realize however, that having a little la-di-da in one’s life is great, but  there are more important things in life.

Little girls who like Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Conner and books like Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann, will enjoy reading this books. The pictures are fun to look at and the text reflects what many little girls think about dressing fancy and wearing fancy shoes.  A fun read aloud for parents and princesses of all ages.  PreK/EL (K-3). ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Kira Moody, Youth Services Librarian, HUN Public Library.