Traditional
The Elves and the Shoemaker
A folktale from Germany
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Story
A poor shoemaker is struggling to make ends meet. Every night before going to bed, he cuts the pieces of leather ready to make a new pair of shoes in the morning. But as he sleeps, some clever elves pay him a visit…
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Why we chose it
A well known fairy tale about magical helpers who appear in the night to transform the life of a poor shoemaker.