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K-Gr 4 Colin is a much beloved and somewhat magical cobbler whose expertly crafted shoes enhance the lives of all who wear them, even Death. While this is not Ingmar Bergman's Grim Reaper, the specter is shrouded in black and arrives to tell the shoemaker that it is his time. The quick-thinking man, noting that his visitor is barefoot, instantly creates a pattern for coffin-shaped sandals -to be ready in one month. Boots follow, then -sportier - walking shoes, slippers, an...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

When Death comes calling, aging master-shoemaker Colin notices that the grim reaper is barefoot and offers to make him a pair of sandals, "ready in a month." When the sandals are finished, Death discovers that he likes wearing something on his feet. The sandals are followed by boots, walking shoes, slippers, etc. The illustrations show Death expanding his horizons, running the tombstone hurdles in his new hight...Log In or Sign Up to Read More