The Elves and the Shoemaker is part of the Ladybird Favourite Tales, which are the timeless treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy-to-read retellings, enhanced by exciting, richly colourful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.
Here is the classic tale of elfin magic, loved by generations of children and made new by an artist of international acclaim.
A poor shoemaker becomes successful with the help of two elves who finish his shoes during the night.
The Elves and the Shoemaker
This eBook has been optimised for viewing on colour devices. Based on the classic story 'The Elves and the Shoemaker', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home.
Genre: Traditional tale retold in poetry form Learning Objectives: Language Comprehension Strand 7: Give some reasons why things happen or characters change.
Stan and Jan are shoemakers by day, and at night, they love to dance in the shoes they make.
Ben the Shoemaker wakes up one morning and finds his last piece of leather magically transformed into a beautiful pair of shoes! Who is helping Ben? And how will he return the favour? Read on to find out.
Elves and the Shoemaker
A retelling of the Grimm Brothers tale captures the kindness of a shoemaker and the magic of the two elves who help him.
The Elves and the Shoemaker