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Description
Puss's boots need mending, so he visits the elves and the shoemaker and helps them in return.
Quick Summary
If your kid loves fairy tale retellings with a twist, this one brings together Puss in Boots and the classic elves-and-shoemaker story in a fun way. Puss shows up at the elves' workshop with his trusty boots in need of repair, and instead of just asking for help, he figures out how to pitch in and earn their assistance which makes for a nice little lesson about reciprocity without being preachy. The short length and clear pacing at a 3rd-grade reading level make it a great choice for early readers who are ready to move beyond picture books but might not be up for longer chapter books yet. Kids who enjoy clever animals and stories where being resourceful pays off will get a kick out of watching Puss outsmart his problems with charm and quick thinking. A few moments have a tiny bit of tension, but overall it's warm and satisfying, with a feel similar to other fairy tale mashups like "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs."