  | Lali's flip-flops Author: Zia, F. | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Lali has worked hard to earn money for a special treat--but should she spend her earnings on herself or her friends?
| Illustrator: | Coleman, Stephanie Fizer |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (03/01/23)
Booklist (05/01/23)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/05/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 05/01/2023 In this second book about Lali (Lali’s Feather, 2022), the South Asian girl is on her way to market with money she has earned doing chores. Along the way, she passes Hen, Goat, and Bird, each of whom asks Lali to purchase items for them. In response, “Lali didn’t say yes. She didn’t say no.” Meanwhile, a cumulative onomatopoeic refrain informs readers that the path is uncomfortable on the girl’s bare feet: “Puff-puff flew dust. Wibble-wibble wobbled stone. Dhup-dhup went Lali’s feet on the twisty-curvy, dusty path.” Fittingly, Lali spends her money on flip-flops to make her walk more pleasant. However, upon witnessing her friends’ disappointment that she didn't get their requested items, the girl makes amends and is awarded with tea and cake. Coleman's cheerful, digitally-rendered illustrations are brightly hued, and the repetition and sound effects make this tale a good contender for storytimes. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
