The story is a simple one, of a poor shoemaker and his wife who suddenly find they are getting help from a mysterious source. They discover their helpers are little elves, whom are working long and hard to finish making shoes. When the man and woman become rich because of the elves, they decide they must give back to the elves in return.

Written by: Brothers Grimm & Jim LaMarche
Illustrated by: Jim LaMarche
Published by: Chronicle Books
Read by: Chrissy Metz