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The Elves and the Shoemaker

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm · 1812

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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.

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childrenspicture books
Length
short · 32 pages
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