Penguin Books Australia

An award-winning picture book with a difference from celebrated author and illustrator team, John and Stella Danalis.

When the laces are tied, your shoes will be ready.

For a world where nothing seems to last, here is a tale that will stay with you forever.

Schumann the Shoeman is a story with soul.

Lyrical, meaningful and stunningly beautiful, this picture book challenges readers to think about where things come from and the world of big business. Inspired by the author's struggle to find replacement parts for his electric tools, Schumann the Shoeman feels like a journey into another world, a fable for times and practices gone past.