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The Elves and the Shoemaker

Brothers Grimm

The Elves and the Shoemaker

A poor but kind shoemaker finds new shoes finished on his bench every morning, and when he and his wife discover their tiny night-time helpers, they thank them with a special gift.

  • 5 chapters
  • Illustrated
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How the story begins

Chapter 1: The Last Piece of Leather

Once upon a time, in a little town, there lived a kind shoemaker and his wife. The shoemaker worked hard every single day, but times were difficult, and little by little their money ran out. At last he had only enough leather left for one pair of shoes.

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Chapters in this story

  1. 1.The Last Piece of Leather
  2. 2.A Morning Surprise
  3. 3.More and More Shoes
  4. 4.The Midnight Helpers
  5. 5.Presents for the Elves

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