Book description
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.
- Coming soon!
Why read it?
1 author picked The Elves And The Shoemaker as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Christmas is a wonderful time for magical tales that children love. In this one, a poor but good-hearted cobbler is rewarded for his honesty during the night, when clever elves sneak into his shop and make shoes for him to sell. It gives children the chance to imagine invisible helpers, and also the thrill of doing good deeds in secret.
From Joni's list on classic Christmas books.
If you love The Elves And The Shoemaker...
Otherworld
These anonymous tales, composed over a thousand years ago in Ireland’s monasteries, tell us what happens when human and supernatural lovers cross the boundaries between our world and the Otherworld (síd). Set in a lost time of heroes, demi-gods, warrior queens, and druids of the Irish Otherworld (…
Want books like The Elves And The Shoemaker?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like The Elves And The Shoemaker.
Share your top 3 reads of 2025!
And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.
1,272
readers submitted
so far, will you?
