The Elves and the Shoemaker

In this faithful retelling of the classic Grimm Brothers tale, the illustrations capture the kindness of the shoemaker and the magic of the two elves who help him.

About the author

Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design, Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing house. He illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he himself wrote. The winner of two Caldecott Honors, Mr. Galdone is fondly remembered for his lively style, bright earthy humor, and action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for generations to come. www.paulgaldone.com
Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design, Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing house. He illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he himself wrote. The winner of two Caldecott Honors, Mr. Galdone is fondly remembered for his lively style, bright earthy humor, and action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for generations to come.

Summary

In this faithful retelling of the classic Grimm Brothers tale, the illustrations capture the kindness of the shoemaker and the magic of the two elves who help him.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Galdone
• Assisted by: Paul Galdone (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.03.1986
• EAN: 9780899194226
• ISBN: 978-0-89919-422-6
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 205 mm x 229 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 113 g
• Series: Paul Galdone Classics; Paul Galdone Nursery Classic
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs > Fairytales and sagas; fairy tales;fairy tales books for children, JUVENILE FICTION: Classics, JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy & Magic