The Elves and the Shoemaker is a children's picture book by Jim La Marche. Published in 2003 by Chronicle Books, it is a retelling of the fairy tale of the same title.
Kirkus gave the book a starred review, describing it as a "timeless tale will leave readers suffused with the pleasure of seeing gifts received and appreciated". A review from Publishers Weekly praised the book's illustrations.
Weston Woods produced an animated film of this book in 2004, narrated by Patrick Stewart.