The Elves and the Shoemaker
Sterling (Publisher)
Published on 1. August 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
24 pages
978-1-4549-0309-3 (ISBN)
Description
This title is suitable for children aged 4 to 7 years old. Adapted from the perennially popular folktale, first published by the Brothers Grimm in 1812, this engaging version of :"The Elves and the Shoemaker" features uniquely compelling and otherworldly illustrations by Kirill Chelushkin. What will the poor cobbler and his wife do: they have just enough leather to make one last pair of shoes. Luckily, good fortune smiles upon them and while the shoemaker sleeps, someone fashions the most perfect pair of shoes imaginable and a delighted customer pays twice the asking price. Who could have done such marvellous work? And will the magic continue? This is a magical and captivating story that children are sure to enjoy.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Union Square & Co.
Target group
Children/juvenile
Product notice
With flaps
Illustrations
full colour throughout, includes illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4549-0309-3 (9781454903093)
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Persons
John Cech writes plays, poetry and fiction for both children and adults and is a Professor of English at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Kirill Chelushkin was born in Moscow, Russia, where he currently resides. His work has been displayed in exhibitions around the world.