The Elves and the Shoemaker

Mantra Lingua’s The Elves and the Shoemaker is a bilingual Vietnamese–English picture book for kids and families who want simple, repeatable reading practice with a familiar story.

You get a printed softback book with colorful illustrations and the story in both languages. It works well for read-aloud sessions, rereading the same sentences, and picking up everyday story words without needing a lesson plan. The publisher lists ages 5 to 8, so it’s most comfortable for beginners and early readers rather than adults aiming for complex grammar.

If you use Mantra Lingua’s TalkingPEN system, the dual-language editions are TalkingPEN enabled and may have audio available through their FreeLINK program, which can add listening practice. On its own, though, it’s mainly a reading resource with limited language guidance, so you will not get explicit explanations, drills, or conversation practice. You can see the product details on the Mantra Lingua US page.