Dona Herweck Rice 
Shoemaker and Elves 

A once-popular shoemaker needs some help-and maybe a little magic-to become a profitable family business again. This illustrated chapter book puts a modern spin on Grimm’s fairy tale, The Shoemaker and the Elves. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students’ natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book builds a foundation for a lifelong love of reading.