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A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Seller notes
- “Used”
- ISBN
- 9780811834773
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Chronicle Books
ISBN-10
0811834778
ISBN-13
9780811834773
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2150090
Product Key Features
Book Title
Elves and the Shoemaker
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic, Fairy Tales & Folklore / General
Publication Year
2003
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
14.8 Oz
Item Length
11.2 in
Item Width
9.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2002-015909
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
LaMarche creates a set of honey-toned illustrations that make the familiar Grimm tale less an odd encounter with the supernatural than a warm-hearted exchange of gifts. Aside from clothing the elves, he makes no major change to the plot. Finely made shoes that are cobbled mysteriously each night from leather left on his worktable turn a shoemaker's fortunes around: one night, as Christmas approaches, he and his wife hide out, and spy two elves - depicted as merry-eyed, touseld children dressed in rough burlap - creeping through the window to do the deed. At his wife's suggestion, they make tiny new outfits for their benefactors, who delightedly skip about the room and out the door. Set in an old style, very well-kept town with cobbled streets, but bicycles and electricity too, this timeless tale will leave readers suffused with the pleasure of seeing gifts received and appreciated. - Kirkus Reviews, starred review As in his award-winning book The Rainbabies , LaMarche sets every picture glowing, whether with lamplight, starlight, shafts of morning sunlight or just some inner light that all the characters in this kindliest of tales seem to possess. - The Washington Post -- -, LaMarche creates a set of honey-toned illustrations that make the familiar Grimm tale less an odd encounter with the supernatural than a warm-hearted exchange of gifts. Aside from clothing the elves, he makes no major change to the plot. Finely made shoes that are cobbled mysteriously each night from leather left on his worktable turn a shoemaker's fortunes around: one night, as Christmas approaches, he and his wife hide out, and spy two elves - depicted as merry-eyed, touseld children dressed in rough burlap - creeping through the window to do the deed. At his wife's suggestion, they make tiny new outfits for their benefactors, who delightedly skip about the room and out the door. Set in an old style, very well-kept town with cobbled streets, but bicycles and electricity too, this timeless tale will leave readers suffused with the pleasure of seeing gifts received and appreciated. - Kirkus Reviews, starred review As in his award-winning book The Rainbabies , LaMarche sets every picture glowing, whether with lamplight, starlight, shafts of morning sunlight or just some inner light that all the characters in this kindliest of tales seem to possess. - The Washington Post
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Preschool
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
428.6
Synopsis
A poor shoemaker becomes successful with the help of two elves who finish his shoes during the night., 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.
LC Classification Number
PZ8.P288El 2003
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- s***f (256)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA+++ seller. Good communication, great packing, fast shipping, excellent item as described. Would buy again.Reply from: brandrally- Feedback replied by seller brandrally.- Feedback replied by seller brandrally.You have great taste in shoes. Mephisto are classics. Thank You, justmyslf! Another Satisfied Buyer!
- c***d (65)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseShoes were exactly as represented. Correct size perfect fit. Excellent packaging. Great value. Shipping could be faster but that's on USPS for taking their time. I highly recommend this seller. I would purchase from then again.Reply from: brandrally- Feedback replied by seller brandrally.- Feedback replied by seller brandrally.These shoes, total Winners! Thank youFootJoy Mens Size 15M Club Shoes Loafer Casual Slip On Comfort Golf Relaxed (#335798027167)
- o***d (466)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseJust as pictured. Packed very very well. Fit just right. Shipped fast. Seller good communicator. Very pleased. Sometimes things don’t work out so well. This was 🌟
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- 14 Apr, 2020
I loved this book when I was a kid and now my kids can enjoy it.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: your_online_bookstore
- 05 Jan, 2021
A top quality version
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books
- 06 May, 2025
Classic Story, Beautiful Illustrations
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale
- 03 Jan, 2022
The Elves and the Shoemaker.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: goodwill_of_oc
- 21 Dec, 2022
Great addition to my classroom library!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: mega-buzz
Seller feedback (520)
- s***f (256)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA+++ seller. Good communication, great packing, fast shipping, excellent item as described. Would buy again.Reply from: brandrally- Feedback replied by seller brandrally.- Feedback replied by seller brandrally.You have great taste in shoes. Mephisto are classics. Thank You, justmyslf! Another Satisfied Buyer!
- c***d (65)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseShoes were exactly as represented. Correct size perfect fit. Excellent packaging. Great value. Shipping could be faster but that's on USPS for taking their time. I highly recommend this seller. I would purchase from then again.Reply from: brandrally- Feedback replied by seller brandrally.- Feedback replied by seller brandrally.These shoes, total Winners! Thank youFootJoy Mens Size 15M Club Shoes Loafer Casual Slip On Comfort Golf Relaxed (#335798027167)
- o***d (466)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseJust as pictured. Packed very very well. Fit just right. Shipped fast. Seller good communicator. Very pleased. Sometimes things don’t work out so well. This was 🌟