Ellie's Shoes Author:Sarah Garland Sarah Garland?s exuberant pictures and affectionate text tell a perfect story. Ideal for the youngest child who is just becoming independent. Ellie and her mother can?t find Ellie?s shoes anywhere. Then all of a sudden, there they are?in the bottom of a big cardboard box. Ellie puts them on herself and she's ready for the day ahead.