The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales
Ages 10–14 · 1812
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1812 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
The Elves and the Shoemaker
By Jacob Grimm, Jim LaMarche (Illustrator)
A shoemaker's fortune changes overnight with mysterious help.
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32 pages· 693 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A struggling shoemaker finds his luck transformed when two mysterious elves secretly craft exquisite shoes each night. As his business flourishes, he wonders about the magic behind his newfound success. What will happen if the elves stop their nightly visits? Discover the enchanting tale of gratitude and wonder in this timeless story.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 693
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD640L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.4
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 78246
Publication
- Published
- July 1, 2003
- First published
- January 1, 1812
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780811834773
- LCCN
- 2002015909
- OCLC
- 50868165
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