The elves and the shoemaker
By Lesley Sims
Each morning, magical shoes appear—but who is secretly stitching them through the night?
Genres
What is The elves and the shoemaker about?
A poor shoemaker and his wife are struggling to make ends meet when a pair of magical elves secretly help them. Each night, the elves stitch beautiful shoes, and each morning the shoemaker finds his little shop filled with wonderful surprises. As the couple discover who has been helping them, they decide to show their gratitude in a special way. This charming retelling of a classic fairy tale celebrates kindness, generosity and the joy of helping others.
About the author
Lesley Sims is a talented author who has written many exciting books for children. She is well known for her retellings of classic stories, such as 'The Princess and the Pea' and 'The Nutcracker'. Lesley enjoys making stories fun and easy to read, so that everyone can enjoy the magic of reading.
Pages
20 pages
Reading age
Board Book (0-3)
This edition
2022
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