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The Shoemaker and the Elves

By: Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
Narrated by: James Mio
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Summary

Something strange is going on in the old shoemaker's shop. Every night he sets out his next day's work, and every morning there is a fine, new pair of shoes on his workbench! How can this be possible? The old shoemaker and his wife are determined to find out!
©2006 PC Treasures, Inc. (P)2006 PC Treasures, Inc.
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What disappointed you about The Shoemaker and the Elves?

The american voices and horrible trailer ending

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Simple tell the story as if a parent was telling it at bedtime or quiet time.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

american accents

You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Yes its a good moral story

Any additional comments?

Yes, the world does not revolve around the US.

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