The Elves and the Shoemaker

by Brothers Grimm Narrated by Olga Makina

Overview

The Elves and the Shoemaker is a fairy tale written by the Brothers Grimm. The tale is about a poor shoemaker who receives much-needed help. One evening, shortly before Christmas, the shoemaker said to his wife, "Why don't we stay up tonight and see who is giving us this helping hand," and his wife agreed. Hiding in a corner of the room, they saw two little men working quickly and nimbly on the shoes, then running away after their work was completely finished.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

Helpful elves reward a virtuous shoemaker in a large-format retelling with "exceptional" pictures; "Watts's warm, luminous illustrations provide the perfect counterpart to Tolstoy's lovely, mystical story," praised PW. Ages 5-8. (Sept.)

School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2-Smoothly and competently written, this is a straightforward retelling of the familiar tale of a poor craftsman and his wife who are aided by two selfless elves. The illustrations, inspired by towns in southern Switzerland and Florence, Italy, are pastel in tone, with carefully added details. Outdoor scenes show a bustling waterside village, and indoor scenes are decorated with patterned curtains, tiles, and plates. The attention to detail extends to the endpapers, which feature elaborate shoes. One or both elves are hidden on each double-page spread, and children will enjoy searching for them. A good choice as a read-aloud or read-alone.-Donna L. Scanlon, Lancaster County Library, PA

Product Details

BN ID:	2940175936828
Publisher:	Ririro
Publication date:	09/09/2022
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	Up to 4 Years

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