Home
/
Children's
/
Ladybird Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker
Ladybird Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker
Sep 22, 2024 5:31 PM

Author:Vera Southgate

Ladybird Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker

This beautiful Ladybird ebook edition of The Elves and the Shoemaker is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail.

Children have always loved, and will always remember, these classic fairy tales and sharing them together is an experience to treasure. Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children.

Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Tales series include The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs, Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Gingerbread Man, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin, Puss in Boots, The Magic Porridge Pot, The Enormous Turnip, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Rapunzel, The Big Pancake, Dick Whittington, Chicken Licken, Princess and the Frog, The Ugly Duckling, Little Red Hen, Beauty and the Beast and The Princess and the Pea.

Reviews

A lovely story with great morals and values, nicely packaged with interesting, highly detailed and brightly coloured illustrations. I know this is one book that will be pulled out time and time again for bedtime reading ! 4.5 stars out of 5

—— Madhouse Family Reviews

an absolutely wonderful story for young children...with a strong, moral message and values presented in a fun and endearing manner. I would have no problem reading this story again and again at bedtime.

—— My Child

I really enjoyed reading this book to the children and they enjoyed listening. The illustrations are lovely and we spotted something new each time we read it. Although a moral tale, it's not over the top.At each twist and turn they asked questions and we discussed the dilemma faced by Little Croc.

—— Are We Nearly There Yet Mummy

It's a gorgeous little book published by Red Fox. It is fabulously illustrated with a beautifully written and humorous storyline that covers the issues of honesty, generosity and friendship.

—— Rosie Scribble

The illustrations are bright and cheerful and the crocodiles are just charming...other themes are introduced with a lightness of touch, such as not giving in to bullying, still being liked and respected by others even when opinions on the best course of action differ, a discussion of what gives an object value, and a rather sensible approach to financial management which could make this a good book to read if you are about to start giving your kids pocket money.

—— Playing by the Book

The illustrations are vibrant and humorous and the story of Little Croc's dilemma is well thought out....Little Croc's Purse is a lovely book which I would highly recommend.

—— Hot Cross Mum

... heartwarming ...

—— Amy Glendinning , South Manchester Reporter

The wonderfully clever "Little Croc's Purse", should be part of your children's library.

—— Learning Parade

All in all, this is a wonderfully illustrated and presented little book with some great opportunities for discussion.

—— Being a Mummy

With Finlay's now characteristic combination of artistic styles Little Croc's purse has a fresh and engaging feel... Each page layout is a perfect balance of text and illustration and there is plenty in this story to delight adults and children alike. I can't help feeling that anyone who can succeed in making a crocodile look vulnerable must be a genius!

—— Claire Larson , Read Plus

A cute story promoting the 'spending, sharing, saving' ethos. Good for parent's trying to teach kid's about pocket money.

—— LittleMummy.com

This is a beautifully illustrated book with an engaging story. Very readable and enjoyable with a lovely message about honesty

—— Dulwich Mum

Pre-schoolers will enjoy the humorous twists and turns in a tale of honesty, generosity and friendship. They will also appreciate the witty text which is matched by amusing illustrations.

—— Eileen Lamb, Sarah and Megan Hartup , Carousel No. 45

...this successful partnership has come up with yet another fine story...

—— The Oxford Times

The tale is carefully and beautifully told in language that at times reads almost like poetry.

—— Inis (Children's Books Ireland Magazine)
Comments
Welcome to zzdbook comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Copyright 2023-2024 - www.zzdbook.com All Rights Reserved