In this faithful retelling of the classic Grimm Brothers tale, the illustrations capture the kindness of the shoemaker and the magic of the two elves who help him.
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"It's a dandy adaptation, more fun than most of the versions available." Publishers Weekly
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Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design, Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing house. There he was introduced to the process of bookmaking, an activity that was soon to become his lifelong career. Before his death in 1986, Mr. Galdone illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he himself wrote or retold. He is fondly remembered for his contemporary style, bright earthy humor, and action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for generations to come.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Memorable elves.,
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This review is from: The Elves and the Shoemaker (Paperback)
This is one of the better versions of this tale that I have seen. Its wording is faithful to the original tale but is accessible also. The illustrations are delightful. Especially the elves, naked and clothed alike. (Some versions of this tale omit the fact that the elves are supposed to be naked initially -- Galdone doesn't hesitate to draw them naked but does so in a way that is sweet, funny and G-rated.)
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It's Not Every Fairytale Where Everyone Is Kind - a review of "The Elves and the Shoemaker",
This review is from: The Elves and the Shoemaker (Paperback)
The Shoemaker and the Elves stands out as one of the rare fairytales of old where the characters are actually nice. If you don't remember the story, it is about a shoemaker and his wife who, through no fault of their own, are down on their luck. Their fortune changes though when two small elves miraculously appear to turn their difficult situation around.
Down to just the smallest amount of leather --only enough to make one pair of shoes-- the shoemaker goes to bed with the intention of crafting the shoes in the morning. When he (they) wake up however, they find that the shoes have inexplicably been made. A customer soon follows for whom the shoes fit so well that the shoemaker is rewarded with enough cash to buy leather for two new pairs of shoes. He goes to bed again that night with the intention of making the shoes in the morning; and is greeted again with a fait accompli. This goes on until the shoemaker has regained financial stability. Right before Christmas, the husband and wife decide to find out who is doing this for them. They hide out and discover naked elves are doing the good deeds. The couples response is to perform a kindness in return. They make tiny clothes for the little darlings. It is winter after all and surely even elves must like to stay warm. They set out the clothes and hide again. The elves arrive and are stunned speechless. Then they hurriedly get dressed and dance with glee. For reasons unexplained, now that they have clothes, they are free to never return. And everyone lives happily ever after. Four Stars. Classic Galdone drawings. Classic story. [I particularly like that in this fairytale that people are kind.]
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perfect for younger ages,
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We love this story of wishes fulfilled and we have read many versions of it.
This one is my favorite version for littler people - the elves are so cute and helpful, and the shoemaker and his wife seem contented even through their troubles. Just the right length for a bedtime story.
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There once was a shoemaker who, through no fault of his own, became so poor that at last he had nothing left but just enough leather to make one pair of shoes. Read the first page New!
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There once was a shoemaker who, through no fault of his own, became so poor that at last he had nothing left but just enough leather to make one pair of shoes. Read the first page New!
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- Children Tell Stories: Teaching and Using Storytelling in the Classroom (Multimedia DVD included with the book) by Martha Hamilton in Back Matter
- Books Kids Will Sit Still For: A Read-Aloud Guide Second Edition by Judy Freeman on page 357
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