Ladybird Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker

by Audrey Daly

Other authors: Peter Stevenson (Illustrator)

Series: Ladybird Books, Ladybird Favourite Tales, Ladybird Tales

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Daly, Audrey	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Stevenson, Peter	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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This Ladybird adaptation is by Audrey Daly (25 p.)

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A classic fairytale specially reworked for young children to enjoy. Tactile textures, bold artwork and simple text tells the story of the elves who secretly make up the shoemaker's shoes for him during the night.

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The story of a poor shoemaker who works hard but does not prosper until he has only enough leather left to make one pair of shoes. During the night the shoes are made for him and they sell for a handsome profit so when his fortunes are restored he repays his benefactors.… (more)

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