Chapter 1 New Party Shoes Sofia loved her new party shoes They were white with lots of sparkle They are very pretty Sofia’s older sister Elena said Sí Sofia’s other sister Luisa agreed Put the zapatos back in the box and in the closet Mamá said They need to stay clean for the party tonight
Tonight was their friend Liliana’s quinceañera The whole family was going Sofia was excited about going to a quinceañera It was her first one And she was really excited about wearing her new shoes That made the party extra
special Mamá Elena and Luisa left the room Sofia planned to do what Mamá said But she couldn’t wait until that tonight I want to try them on one more time Sofia decided She checked the hallway for Mamá The hall was empty Sofia went back to the closet and opened the box Blanco Sofia said Just like my party dress A perfect match Sofia’s party dress had a ruffled white skirt It was pretty but it was not new Elena had worn the party dress first Luisa had worn it too Only the party shoes were Sofia’s alone
I want to show my cousins Sofia thought They are just across the backyard Nothing will happen on such a short walk Sofia peeked into the hallway to check for Mamá again It was clear Sofia tiptoed down the stairs and out the door
