Ep 11. The Shoemaker & the Elves
- June 22, 1997
- 26 min
In season 2, episode 11 of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child, titled "The Shoemaker & the Elves," we are taken on a magical journey through the story of a poor shoemaker who receives help from a group of elves.
The episode begins with a poor shoemaker named Hans who is struggling to make ends meet. Despite his hard work, he can't seem to sell a single shoe. One night, he fervently wishes for help, and his prayers are answered when a group of elves appear in his shop and start making the most beautiful shoes he's ever seen.
Hans is thrilled with the elves' work, and he decides to stay awake all night to see how they do it. He is amazed as he watches the tiny elves use their magical powers to weave the most intricate designs on the shoes. The next day, Hans takes the shoes to market, and they sell out almost immediately. With the profits, he buys more leather, and the elves continue to make shoes for him every night.
As the days go by, Hans becomes increasingly successful, and soon he becomes one of the most famous shoemakers in the land. But he never forgets the kindness that the elves showed him, and he is determined to repay them.
One day, he overhears the elves talking about how they are becoming weaker and weaker every day because they are using up all of their magic to make shoes. Hans realizes that he must do something to help them. He decides to make them little clothes and shoes, just like they made for him.
When he presents his gifts to the elves, they are delighted, and they use what little magic they have left to make him the most beautiful pair of shoes he's ever seen. Hans wears these shoes to the palace, where the princess is so impressed that she appoints him as the royal shoemaker.
In the end, Hans lives happily ever after, but he never forgets the little elves who helped him when he needed it most.
This episode of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child is a heartwarming tale of kindness, generosity, and magic. It teaches children the value of hard work, as well as the importance of helping those who are in need. With beautiful animation, catchy songs, and an engaging storyline, "The Shoemaker & the Elves" is a must-watch for children of all ages.
