Based on the classic fairy tale. A poor cobbler discovers beautiful shoes being made for him—by two little elves! But how can he thank them for his change of fortune? Read It Yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years, it has been helping young children learn to read, develop, and improve their reading skills. Each book in the Read It Yourself series is carefully written to include many essential, common words crucial for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practiced throughout the story. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help build the confidence of emerging readers, and the four different levels of books support children from their first reading experience to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational advisors and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Additional content includes reading comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, caregivers, and teachers, and book cover information for use in schools. "The Elves and the Shoemaker" is a Level 3 Read It Yourself title, suitable for children who are developing their reading confidence and stamina and who enjoy longer stories with a wider vocabulary.