The Wondrous Story of The Little Shoe
A mother’s heart longs to find her child’s little shoe that’s lost and alone somewhere outside in the dark. How could such a small thing be so important?
“The Wondrous Story of The Little Shoe” is based on a true story. Walk with your child or grandchild through the miracle of a precious thing wondrously found. Thrill to a father’s tender discovery and to how the timeless tale unfolds once more many years later, when the faith of the one searching encounters wonder yet again.
A treasured journey that crosses generations, “The Wondrous Story of The Little Shoe” will delight and inspire. Read it to your children and grandchildren, and rekindle the joy of being found once again.
Available to Bookstores and Libraries in the Ingram Book Catalog for a discount off the retail price.
Now carried in the Rochester NY area on shelves at Lift Bridge Book Shop in Brockport, Alpha & Omega Parable Bookstore on West Ridge Road in Greece, NY, Spencerport Family Apothecary, 42 Nichols St. 14559 and Awakening Cafe’ at 3355 Union St. in North Chili N.Y.
In circulation and available to borrow at local libraries: Chili Public Library, Gates Public Library, Arnett Branch Public Library and Holley Free Library. Also at the Lake Placid Public Library.
In the Adirondack area, it is on the shelves at Hoss’s Country Corner Store in Long lake, N.Y., The Hub in Tupper Lake, N.Y., Old Forge Hardware Store, The Book Nook in Saranac Lake and Irish Treasures Store in Lake Placid, N.Y.
You can order on Barnesandnoble.com
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Now available for order on Amazon.com
Praise for The Wondrous Story of the Little Shoe –
An enchanting story meant to be read aloud and enjoyed with loved ones. From the wondrous illustrations to the delightful rhyming cadence, The Wondrous Story of The Little Shoe has a lasting message for all ages.
– Donna Sloan, Author, An Adirondack Grandma
Christine is the Mom you wish you had and the Grandmother you adored – all rolled into one package. Her heart is for the lost, on any level. In this story, which is totally true, we are shown all these attributes – all rolled into one package. Your child will love the story and the child in you will read so much more than words. Enjoy The Little Shoe, over and over, because it is a story of redemption and love – all rolled into one package. His name is Jesus.
– Carol DuPre’, Writer, friend
Chris O’Riley’s generational, lost shoe story serves as a sweet reminder of God’s generational love for each of us: Always there, always listening, always loving and helping. Corinne Avery’s beautiful drawings make the story come alive.
– Michael McMullen, M.D., Family Medicine
This is a simple, beautiful, delightful story full of hope and promise with profound impact. It is a story of loss and recovery, separation, and reunion. A story also of One who always deeply cares and has the power to keep the precious lost and the power to bring forth a joyful restoration. I highly recommend this book to children everywhere and to a child’s heart in every adult.
– Lina Luz Castaneda, M.D., Retired Psychiatrist
The Wondrous Story of The Little Shoe will pull on one’s heartstrings and may pull up a tender memory of something repeated in a past or current generation. Indeed, celebrating the miracle of a lost shoe found twice creates hope in a legacy that can continue into future generations.
– Diane M. Beaudoin, MSEd, Retired High School Teacher
About Christine –
Christine O’Riley has been writing poetry and stories since age 8 and still has the heart of a little girl. She has been married to her summer romance sweetheart, Dick, for 45 years. She is mother to six adult children and grandmother to four. Chris holds a BA in English. She also is an RN whose passion has been to care for birthing women and their families for many moons. In post-retirement, she is honored to serve part-time in a nearby Dermatology & Skin Surgery practice.
In addition to writing, she is a storyteller and inspirational speaker. Chris is the founder of Pencraft Creative Writers Group where she lives in Rochester, N.Y. with Dick and their feline companion, Jack.
She enjoys grand mothering, The Adirondacks, a good cup of tea, swimming, kayaking, The Beatles, snow shoeing, bird watching, fireflies, taking naps and all things Celtic.
Contact Chris at chrisoriley1953@gmail.com or Christineaoriley.com.
Reading at Story Time at RIT Children’s Book Festival, an annual national event.