Author | Jim La Marche |
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Illustrator | La Marche |
Genre | children's books picture books |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Publication date | 2003 |
Pages | 32 |
ISBN | 978-0-8118-3477-3 |
The Elves and the Shoemaker is a children's picture book by Jim La Marche. Published in 2003 by Chronicle Books, it is a retelling of the fairy tale of the same title. [1]
Kirkus gave the book a starred review, describing it as a "timeless tale will leave readers suffused with the pleasure of seeing gifts received and appreciated". [2] A review from Publishers Weekly praised the book's illustrations. [3]
Weston Woods produced an animated film of this book in 2004, narrated by Patrick Stewart.
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