{"product_id":"reading-champion-the-elves-and-the-shoemaker-independent-reading-purple-8-9781445184128","title":"Reading Champion: The Elves and the Shoemaker: Independent Reading Purple 8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA poor shoemaker and his wife find new shoes in their workshop, and each night they wake to find more. Who has been helping them? This story is from Reading Champion, a series linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 January 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hachette Children's Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a humble workshop, a poor shoemaker and his wife stumbled upon a peculiar sight. Each night, as they settled into their beds, they would find an increasing number of new shoes in their workshop. Puzzled and curious, they searched for answers, but the mystery remained unsolved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the days passed, the shoemaker and his wife grew more perplexed. They couldn't understand how these shoes could just appear out of thin air. They searched high and low, but couldn't find any clues as to who or what was behind this strange phenomenon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne night, as the shoemaker was tinkering with a pair of shoes, he heard a soft rustling sound. He turned around and saw a small, mischievous creature standing in the corner of the workshop. The creature was a fairy, and it had been helping the shoemaker and his wife by creating new shoes for them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shoemaker was amazed and delighted. He had always believed in the existence of fairies, but he had never thought that they would actually help him and his wife. The fairy explained that it had been watching over the shoemaker and his wife and had noticed their struggle. It wanted to help them in any way it could, and so it began creating new shoes for them each night.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shoemaker and his wife were overjoyed. They couldn't thank the fairy enough for its kindness. From that day on, they looked forward to the new shoes that the fairy would create for them each night. They knew that they were blessed to have such a magical creature in their lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs time went on, the shoemaker and his wife's business began to thrive. They were able to sell their beautiful shoes to customers all over the town, and they were able to provide for their family with ease. The fairy continued to create new shoes for them, and they were always grateful for its help.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the end, the shoemaker and his wife realized that the fairy was not just a magical creature, but a true friend. They knew that they would never forget the kindness that it had shown them, and they would always cherish the memories of the new shoes that it had created for them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope and kindness to be found. It teaches us that even the smallest of acts of kindness can have a profound impact on the lives of others. The shoemaker and his wife were blessed to have the fairy in their lives, and we can all learn from their example to be more compassionate and helpful to those in need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 66g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 148 x 210 x 7 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781445184128\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Damian Harvey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44097142227194,"sku":"9781445184128","price":5.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1673607680550_book.jpg?v=1673940878","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/reading-champion-the-elves-and-the-shoemaker-independent-reading-purple-8-9781445184128","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}