William has never met his cousin Leo, who lives in Cuba. But he'll soon find out just how much they have in common.

Every month, William's mother and aunts send packages of clothing, food, and household goods to family in Cuba. But when they are ready to seal the boxes—they realize they are missing something: a pair of shoes that will fit Cousin Leo.

William has never met Leo. But when William is given a piece of paper with Leo's footprint traced on top, he must go from one relative to the next to find a shoe that will fit his cousin. As William searches—he discovers that Leo is a kid very much like himself. And he not only figures out who will have the right sized shoes for Leo—but he also discovers he has a new friend in his far-away family!

This heartwarming story, based on the author's childhood memories of sending food and gifts to family in Cuba, is one that every child will relate to and cherish.