Read Along or Enhanced eBook: ?In this classic fairy tale, retold with a twist, the elves run a shoe store in Fairytale Land. But no one wants their old-fashioned shoes. Then one day they wake up to find their shop full of trendy shoes! Where did they come from?
About the Fashion Fairy Tale Memoir Series Each book in this inspired series by fashion writer Camilla Morton inventively reimagines one of our favorite “Once Upon a Time” stories, blending it with the real-life story of a famed fashion designer. Lushly illustrated by the designers themselves, these tales illuminate each iconic individual’s creative magic while celebrating his unique life and career. The result is an intriguing combination of whimsy and memoir. In this contemporary twist on the tale of the Elves and the Shoemaker, Manolo BlahnÍk’s delightful drawings evoke the past, envision the future, and, of course, evidence the indelible footprint he’s made on fashion history. His illustrations take us from the banana plantations of his childhood to his current reign at the top of high-fashion footwear design, while playfully hinting at all the adventures he’s had and friends he’s met along the way.
"Who keeps helping the old shoemaker, and making such wonderful shoes? How can the shoemaker repay their kindness? Find out in this joyful retelling of the classic fairy tale in a delightful picture book format featuring beautiful illustrations and simple text. "
Retells the tale of a poor shoemaker and his wife who become rich with the help of two elves who sew their shoes during the night. Also contains a simple play based on the tale intended to be read aloud or performed by children. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Fashion writer Camilla Morton inventively reimagines the fairy tale, blending it with the real life story of the fashion designer Manolo Blahnik. Blahnik's illustrations take us from the banana plantations of his childhood to this current reign at the top of high-fashion footwear design.