A poor shoemaker becomes successful with the help of two elves who finish his shoes during the night.

On a moonlit night. . . In the magic of a moonshower, a childless couple finds a dozen tiny babies in a meadow. Written in classic folktale tradition, illustrated with astonishing paintings, The Rainbabies is woven from magic and moonbeams.

A humble shoemaker finds out that his business has declined because all of the local village people wear his shoes which do not seem to wear year after year. Three elves come to the rescue. Fillers include: Aesop's Fables "the Greedy Lion," A poem by Edward Lear "There Was an Old Lady of France," The Animal World -- "The Heron" and a color me page on the back inside cover

Retells, through song, the tale of a poor shoemaker and his wife who become successful with the help of elves who finish their shoes overnight. Includes glossary, guided reading activities, and sheet music.