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The Elves and the Shoemaker (Children's and Household Tales #39.1)
Here is the classic tale of elfin magic, loved by generations of children and made new by an artist of international acclaim. Jim LaMarche's stunning paintings, reminiscent of his earlier work in The Rainbabies, are the perfect compliment to this favorite Grimm fairy tale.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
July 1st 2003
by Chronicle Books
(first published 1812)
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"The Elves and the Shoemaker," by Wilhelm Karl Grimm is a funny little story about a man and his shoes. A shoemaker and his wife are terribly poor, and just do not know how they will make ends meat anymore. The shoemaker has one last strip of leather to make some shoes bright and early the next morning, so he lays them out to go to sleep. When he wakes up the next morning, he realizes that the shoes have already been made...but by whom? Every night after that he lays more pieces of leather, and...more
The Elves and the Shoemaker is the classic fairy-tale by the Brothers Grimm. The story I have chosen contains illustrations by Jim LaMarche. The illustrations bring a realistic idea to the story and therefore make it an ideal one to read aloud to a class. The author tells the story of a less privileged but sympathetic shoemaker. He works very hard but can’t seem to be able to sell any of his shoes. One night, the shoemaker leaves his last bit of material out ready for his day’s work that follows...more
Sep 29, 2011
Patrick Coman
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The Elves and the Shoemaker is the classic fairytale by the Brothers Grimm. The version I have used is added to by illustrations by Jim LaMarche. The illustrations really bring the story to life and lends itself very well to reading aloud to a class.
The book tells the story of a poor shoemaker who is kind but can not sell any of his shoes. One night, the shoemaker leaves his last bit of material out. A group of elves are watching and feel sorry for the kind shoemaker. They decide to stitch up a...more
The book tells the story of a poor shoemaker who is kind but can not sell any of his shoes. One night, the shoemaker leaves his last bit of material out. A group of elves are watching and feel sorry for the kind shoemaker. They decide to stitch up a...more
We watched this story on DVD as part of Scholastic's Storybook Treasures. The story is not truly animated, but the illustrations are shown with various zooming techniques throughout as a read-along narrative is depicted. This story was narrated by Patrick Stewart and the illustrations by Jim LaMarche are very sweet and entertaining. We really enjoyed watching this story together. It's a very nice version of the classic tale by Jacob Ludwig Karl Grimm and Wilhem Karl Grimm.
A poor shoemaker becomes rich by two elves. When the shoemakers discover who is helping them they helped the elves and never saw them again.
This story originated as an oral tradition that was written down by the Brothers Grim. This author/illustrator retold this story in a way that was short and engaging. When teaching traditional literature in the classroom, I would select this book as a read aloud because it is engaging without being too long. My students get restless if the story is too long...more
This story originated as an oral tradition that was written down by the Brothers Grim. This author/illustrator retold this story in a way that was short and engaging. When teaching traditional literature in the classroom, I would select this book as a read aloud because it is engaging without being too long. My students get restless if the story is too long...more
This is an excellent fairy tale that I would recommend for teachers to have in classrooms or parents to read to their children. I was surprised that this didn't have a villian in it because the fairy tales that I usually read as a child involved a villian and a hero in it. However, after reading this, I think I like that it didn't involve a villian because it is something new. Children should read this because it does a good job at helping children understand important lessons that are needed in...more
The illustrations in this book take my breath away.
This is a lovely, loving retelling of the Brothers Grimm story. LaMarche's illustrations glow with warmth, joy and detail. I love the happy, elderly shoemaker and his wife--they are just about the cutest old couple ever! And the elves are darling. I love the slightly wild aspect to them, and the little details (like the girl wearing a dress made from a coffee bean sack). There is a Christmas scene that could make this a nice tie-in for a holiday read, though it is not specifically a Christmas th...more
The Elves and the Shoemaker is a wonderful fairy tale that is about exactly what the title states (to not give anything away). This is the second fairy tale that I have come in contact with today that does not include a villain. There one moral I discovered provided within the story is valuable and should be known by people of all ages. The story implies the beneficial powers of giving and receiving to those of good, deserving nature. All in all, I really enjoyed this short tale.
This book by The Brothers Grimm is a magical story involving a shoemaker and his wife becoming very poor as they could not sell their shoes. At night some elves appear and begin to make the most wonderful and perfectly made shoes for the shoemaker to sell. This is a great picture book as the illustrations are so exciting creating a real 'fairytale/magic' feel to the story.
The text in this book is quite brief making the story suitable for younger readers. You could also introduce some maths when...more
The text in this book is quite brief making the story suitable for younger readers. You could also introduce some maths when...more
I own a collection of the Brother's Grimm folklore's and fairy tales. I decided to read 3 of them I had never read or heard of before, This story, "The Elves and the Shoemaker" In this story their is a poor shoemaker, and he only has enough leather to make one more pair of shoes, he lays out the leather before he goes to bed, to finish them in the morning. When he wakes up the next morning he finds are finished and they are crafted beautifully, a man comes in and buys the shoes. This goes on for...more
This book was a delight to read. I loved it! Even if it is a children's book. I like the message behind it, of helping others without expecting something in return. It was a very cute tale and I would love to have this in my future classroom bookshelf. The imagery was also great, and you really got a feel for the characters. It is a true heartwarming story. Really, you should read it to your classroom.
Big, beautiful illustrations of cherubic elves and a portly old shoemaker and his wife make this retelling of the Brothers Grimm tale especially delightful. It's also a fun read-aloud because many children are unfamiliar with this story about industrious elves who help a poor, struggling shoemaker find success by secretly crafting magnificent shoes in his workshop late at night.
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This is a classic story that is well done in a new artistic style. The pictures are extremely well done, and the story is lovely. I really liked the happy ending and the lesson about being kind to others. This is a cute alternative to a Christmas story and can be enjoyed by many.
This is a classic story that is well done in a new artistic style. The pictures are extremely well done, and the story is lovely. I really liked the happy ending and the lesson about being kind to others. This is a cute alternative to a Christmas story and can be enjoyed by many.
It's been a long time since I've encountered this jolly little story and I was very pleased to rediscover it in this lovely illustrated version. This story is a bit of a stand out from the Grimm's usual fare in that the story is a largely happy one. The couple is quite poor at the start, but we don't see them suffer much before the nightly magical visits begin.
As for this particular version - the text is very brief, making it ideal to share with a younger child. The illustrations are very charm...more
As for this particular version - the text is very brief, making it ideal to share with a younger child. The illustrations are very charm...more
Jan 01, 2012
Patty Valencia
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4 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
children-picture
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This Brothers Grimm story is retold with beautiful illustrations showing the good deeds the elves did and then the husband and wife did for the elves. With a surprising end to the story students will see the quality of doing something good for someone without anything in return.
I am always on the lookout for a 5-star version of children's classics. For sure this is my 5-star version of The Elves and the Shoemaker! The story stays true to tradition and the illustrations are so beautiful!!!
What a BEAUTIFULLY illustrated and written book. This book was so nice to read to the kids and they enjoyed the magic of the boots. The book was also nice to talk about giving back to those who help us.
The Elves and the Shoemaker has always been one of my favorite stories, this version was no exception. The illustrations were great. This book is a great read aloud, and the story flows nicely. I loved it.
sebenarnya gw ga inget pernah punya buku ini sampe gw ngubek-ngubek lemari gw, dan di sana gw nemuin buku ini. gw ga inget siapa yang ngasi gw buku ini, because obviously i didnt buy books when i was at kindergarten. hehe. kalo soal ceritanya ya, sebenernya cukup simpel. tapi sebagai anak-anak yang membaca buku ini, nilai moralnya tinggi banget. pesan yang disampeinnya sederhana aja tapi ngena: teruslah berusaha sekeras mungkin, jangan pernah menyerah, dan ingatlah, hargailah selalu orang-orang...more
This edition with text and pictures by Jim LaMarche is beautiful. The traditional Grimm story is told clearly and simply. And the artwork is appropriate, lovely, and charming.
This is a wonderfully illustrated story. I would read this one right before Christmas to illustrate to children how good it is to give to others when they are in need.
Picture book- Great illustrations! A shoemaker and his wife become very poor when no onw buys their shoes. Kid elves come by at night and make amazing shoes for them.
Jan 01, 2012
Alexandria
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
fables-folkore-myths,
picture-books
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Coolest kid's book everr. But, I don't think this is the copy I have. Cause mine is a very kiddie book and this is Brothers Grimm.... :)) Oh well! I still loved the story!
Everyone knows the story of the elves and the shoemaker - the poor cobbler who is visited by a pair of elves who (for reasons that are purposefully never revealed) help him out by crafting exquisite pairs of shoes. After the shoemaker is made wealthy, he and his wife stake out the workshop and discover their secret benefactors. Seeing how poorly they are dressed, they make for them tiny clothes and shoes, and delighted with their gifts, the elves leave forever as mysteriously as they came.
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Dec 17, 2010
Lisa
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
traditional-fantasy,
childrens-lit
I really enjoyed the illustrations in this book. I didn't know this story too well before, so it was fun to officially read it.
Jim LaMarche is my favorite illustrator. The pictures are delightful in this familiar fairytale by the Brothers Grimm.
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Wilhelm Karl Grimm (24 February 1786 – 16 December 1859) was a German author, the younger of the Brothers Grimm.
He was born in Hanau, Germany and in 1803 he started studying law at the University of Marburg, one year after his brother Jacob started there.
In 1825 Wilhelm married Henriette Dorothea Wild, also known as Dortchen, at age 39. Together they had four childern: Jakob Grimm (3 April 1826–15...more
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He was born in Hanau, Germany and in 1803 he started studying law at the University of Marburg, one year after his brother Jacob started there.
In 1825 Wilhelm married Henriette Dorothea Wild, also known as Dortchen, at age 39. Together they had four childern: Jakob Grimm (3 April 1826–15...more
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