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The Elves and the Shoemaker

Retold by John Cech, illustrated by Kirill Chelushkin [1402730675]
Series: The Classic Fairy Tale Collection
Publisher: Sterling
Published: March 2007
Age range: from 4 to 7
24 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-3067-5
ISBN13: 9781402730672
$14.95 US
$19.50 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
all in color
8 1/2 X 10 7/8
Carton Quantity: 30
Territory: World



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. Then, good fortune suddenly smiles upon them. 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 marvelous work? And will the magic continue? A captivating story that children are sure to enjoy.



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. He is also the Director of the Center for Children’s Literature and Culture, and the producer and host of “Recess!”—the daily Public Radio program about the cultures of childhood.
Kirill Chelushkin was born in Moscow, Russia, where he currently resides. His work has been displayed in exhibitions around the world.