Books by Hans Christian Andersen

Little Mermaid and Other Tales Book and Charm, The (Charming Classics)

by Hans Christian Andersen

The Little Mermaid is just one jewel in this enchanting collection of twenty stories by the father of the modern fairy tale, Hans Christian Andersen.
Whether you prefer laughing aloud at the Emperor in his "new clothes" or sighing as the Little Mermaid pines for her human prince, one thing is certain–this is a book that will be read again and again!

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

by Hans Christian Andersen, Cynthia Rylant, Hans Christian Anderson

The perilous adventure of a toy soldier who loves a paper dancing girl culminates in tragedy for both of them.

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

by Hans Christian Andersen, Cynthia Rylant, Hans Christian Anderson

A retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen story, with new illustrations.The story of a one-legged tin soldier who loves a paper ballerina from afar is "beautifully set in a wintry [Copenhagen] of a hundred years ago.A handsomely designed book that respects the integrity of a favorite tale while giving it a fresh new interpretation." —K. "A terrific story, well told and beautifully illustrated." —BL. "The art illuminates the story in ways to which the simple language cannot aspire." —NYT.
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The Steadfast Tin Soldier

by Hans Christian Andersen, Cynthia Rylant, Hans Christian Anderson

Book by Andersen, Hans Christian

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

by Hans Christian Andersen, Cynthia Rylant, Hans Christian Anderson

With her signature warmth and lyricism, Newbery winner Cynthia Rylant has crafted a new version of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about a tin soldier who falls in love with a ballerina. As in the original story, the tin soldier’s love for the beautiful ballerina is thwarted by a goblin. The tin soldier is separated from the other toys and washed down a sewer, where he encounters a rat and gets swallowed by a fish, but somehow, against all odds, he manages to end up back home only to be cast into the nursery fire. Rylant adds her own twist to the end of the tale, however, for in this version, the tin soldier and the ballerina are melded to each other, rather than melted, in the heat of the fire, so they’ll never be parted again. Rylant’s expert storytelling paired with Corace’s stunning illustrations create a beautiful, unforgettable tale of everlasting love.

Praise for The Steadfast Tin Soldier
STARRED REVIEW
"Rylant preserves the story's character-building insistence on the soldier's decorum throughout his ordeal. At the same time, the sight of him in his dress uniform, bayonet at the ready, lodged upside down in a garden bed or lying patiently in the belly of the huge fish will make readers smile."
―Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Gracefully written... The book’s large format gives plenty of scope for Corace’s distinctive illustrations, precise ink drawings brightened with watercolor, gouache, and acrylic paints. Sometimes brilliantly colorful and sometimes more subdued, the scenes can be crowded with dozens of toys or other visual elements, but they show up well from a distance. The subtle depictions of the goblin and his shadow are particularly fine. A softened vision of the literary fairy tale."
―Booklist

"The distinctive illustrations capture both the story’s melodrama and playful appeal, such as when two boys salute the tin soldier as his newspaper boat speeds along the fast-moving gutter stream. This spirited retelling reinvigorates this classic tale."
―School Library Journal

"Rylant is an appealing storyteller, and though she lets the soldier stay “forevermore” with the little dancer, that romantic outcome may suit those who find the Dane’s bittersweet ending hard to bear."
―HornBook

"Corace uses a largely pastel-color palette to match the author’s words. Mixed media flesh out the story. Their work together provides a powerful presentation in this oversize picture book. This is an excellent choice to compare with other versions of the classic tale."
―Library Media Connection

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

by Hans Christian Andersen, Cynthia Rylant, Hans Christian Anderson

A contemporary retelling of a beloved classic, The Steadfast Tin Soldier promises to enchant a new generation of readers.

A forgotten classic, ripe for rediscovery.

In a world in which books are under assault and have to compete with their digital counterparts, this book is a perfect example of what a book can be at its best qua book. Here again, paper, texture and color are all lovely and worth the investment.

This book is printed with custom inks chosen by the publisher and illustrator to ensure a graphically striking book that will hold attention and catch the eye.

Yoon's last book, The Tiger Who Would Be King, was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book for 2015.

The Emperor's New Clothes: An All-Star Illustrated Retelling of the Classic Fairy Tale

by Hans Christian Andersen

Andersen's classic fairy tale is retold from different points of view by twenty-three celebrities--including Jay Leno, Madonna, Robin Williams, Steven Spielberg, and Angela Lansbury--and depicted by twenty-three illustrators, such as Maurice Sendak, Fred Marcellino, William Joyce, Chris Van Allsburg, and Tomie dePaola. Reprint. 75,000 first printing.

Thumbelina

by Hans Christian Andersen, Susan Jeffers, Charles Pearrualt, Brian Pinkney, Carson-Dellosa Publishing, Elizabeth McLeod, Marlee Alex

A fairy tale about a one-inch tall heroine who inhabits a world where grass blades are like forests and butterfiles can pull boats

Thumbelina

by Hans Christian Andersen, Susan Jeffers, Charles Pearrualt, Brian Pinkney, Carson-Dellosa Publishing, Elizabeth McLeod, Marlee Alex

A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale about a girl who is only one inch tall.

Thumbelina

by Hans Christian Andersen, Susan Jeffers, Charles Pearrualt, Brian Pinkney, Carson-Dellosa Publishing, Elizabeth McLeod, Marlee Alex

Thumbelina
is no bigger
than your thumb!

Thumbelina is content to spend her days rowing in a boat made from a tulip petal and sleeping in a cradle made from a polished walnut shell. Then one horrible night a toad kidnaps her, and she is tossed from one wretched adventure to another.
Will Thumbelina be forced to marry the toad's son or spend her days deep underground with a rich mole? Only her steadfast kindness and bravery and the help of some loyal friends will lead Thumbelina to true love.
Two-time Caldecott Honor artist Brian Pinkney's adaptation of the classic tale vividly captures the dramatic journey and quiet strength of Hans Christian Andersen's tiny heroine.

Thumbelina

by Hans Christian Andersen, Susan Jeffers, Charles Pearrualt, Brian Pinkney, Carson-Dellosa Publishing, Elizabeth McLeod, Marlee Alex

Only the size of a thumb, Thumbelina avoids marriage with a toad, beetle, and mole, and through her kindness to an injured swallow, finds the right husband.

Thumbelina

by Hans Christian Andersen, Susan Jeffers, Charles Pearrualt, Brian Pinkney, Carson-Dellosa Publishing, Elizabeth McLeod, Marlee Alex

It's not easy being small, but in Brad Sneed's lovely new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's Thumbelina, at least life is full of adventure. Soon after being born from a fiery red flower, Thumbelina is kidnapped from home and pursued by many suitors, including a horrible toad, a bumbling beetle, and a grumpy mole--until the plucky heroine finds a true love who fits her just right.
Sneed's rich, detailed watercolors are a true standout, illustrating the animals and natural world with remarkable realism and vibrancy. The story, lighthearted and lively, has a simple text that keeps the elegant flavor of the original tale, yet is perfect for a picture book audience.
Brad Sneed's fresh look at a well-loved fairy tale is simply sumptuous!

Thumbelina

by Hans Christian Andersen, Susan Jeffers, Charles Pearrualt, Brian Pinkney, Carson-Dellosa Publishing, Elizabeth McLeod, Marlee Alex

This magical series of fairy tales brings together 12 well-loved, traditional favorites in one beautiful collection. Fully illustrated throughout, these books are beautifully detailed interpretations of the familiar tales. The enchanting images bring the traditional stories to life in vibrant full color giving these children’s classics a fresh look that will last a lifetime.

Thumbelina

by Hans Christian Andersen, Susan Jeffers, Charles Pearrualt, Brian Pinkney, Carson-Dellosa Publishing, Elizabeth McLeod, Marlee Alex

Product Description


A story full of animals, some nasty, others likeable, all intent on either getting tiny Thumbelina married or helping her to escape the slimy toad, the cockchafer, and the mole as possible husbands. The swallow finally carries her to a more fitting mate, the fairy monarch. y


Review


The only thing lacking in this excellent unabridged narration of a Hans Christian Andersen classic is a more attractive color cover to invite kids to sample: Wetzel's narrative style is dramatic and enlightening and provides the highlights of an excellent, classic short story. Look beyond the black and white liner to receive an excellent story revived. --
Midwest Book Review

Thumbelina

by Hans Christian Andersen, Susan Jeffers, Charles Pearrualt, Brian Pinkney, Carson-Dellosa Publishing, Elizabeth McLeod, Marlee Alex

Full of fantasy and wonder, these enduring classics are a must for every child’s library. These stories, along with sparkling illustrations, will capture children’s imagination and inspire a love of reading that is vital to success in school and life. Each book features holographic foil stamping.

Thumbelina

by Hans Christian Andersen, Susan Jeffers, Charles Pearrualt, Brian Pinkney, Carson-Dellosa Publishing, Elizabeth McLeod, Marlee Alex

Luminous illustrations by Bagram Ibatoulline combine with Brian Alderson€™s wry retelling for a gorgeous gift edition of a well-loved tale.A childless woman visits a witch who gives her a barleycorn €” and hidden in its bloom is a tiny girl. For one so small, Thumbelina€™s life is full of misadventures as she floats through the pages like a wisp on the wind, encountering kind and unkind creatures in succession. But old Mrs. Toad with her "rek-kek-kek" and the alarming Man in Gray cannot crush her spirits, and Thumbelina€™s gentle concern for a winged soul in need paves the way to her freedom and happiness. In a warm, witty retelling accessible to younger children, Hans Christian Andersen€™s tale of a girl no bigger than a thumb is lavishly illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline. Showcasing art evocative of Victorian storybooks €” with a touch of the dreamlike Rousseau €” this is truly a breathtaking edition of a treasured classic.

Thumbelina

by Hans Christian Andersen, Susan Jeffers, Charles Pearrualt, Brian Pinkney, Carson-Dellosa Publishing, Elizabeth McLeod, Marlee Alex

Elsa Beskow's charming illustrations bring to life this classic Hans Christian Andersen tale of a thumb-sized girl who has big adventures.
Thumbelina is so small she sleeps in a walnut shell bed with a rose petal sheet. One day, a toad steals her away from her home and keeps her captive on a lilypad, until some fish set her free to find her way through the countryside.
Will Thumbelina ever find a new home among friends?
Available in English for the first time in thirty years, this beautiful book will be a wonderful addition to the shelves of Elsa Beskow admirers everywhere.

Thumbelina

by Hans Christian Andersen, Susan Jeffers, Charles Pearrualt, Brian Pinkney, Carson-Dellosa Publishing, Elizabeth McLeod, Marlee Alex

Elsa Beskow's charming illustrations bring to life this classic Hans Christian Andersen tale of a thumb-sized girl who has big adventures.

Thumbelina is so small she sleeps in a walnut shell bed with a rose petal sheet. One day, a toad steals her away from her home and keeps her captive on a lilypad, until some fish set her free to find her way through the countryside.

This wonderful new edition of Thumbelina faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

The Snow Queen and Other Stories: Volume One: The Snow Queen and Other Stories (Classic, Children's, Audio)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Here are some of Hans Christian Andersen's much-loved familiar tales and one or two that are less well-known. Each one captures the essence of the natural world and of Andersen's homeland, transforming it into a place of surprise and enchantment.

Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales: A Selection (Oxford World's Classics)

by Hans Christian Andersen

This collection of twenty-six tales features reproductions of the original illustrations by Vilhelm Pedersen and Lorenz Frolich, especially photographed from the drawings in the Hans Andersen Museum at Odense.

Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen, E. E. Cummings, Meilo So

From AudioFile For listeners who haven't heard the classic Andersen fairly tales since their childhood, this collection from a new translation is a joy. All the famous stories are there, including "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Emperor's New Clothes." His later works also are included, such as "The Ice Maiden" and "The Wood Nymph." But listeners, especially parents planning to play this for children, should be aware that some of the stories are a little violent. For example, an oafish farmer kills his grandmother because he thinks it will bring him great wealth. But the violence is not graphic and can be explained to young listeners. Narrators Kate Reading and Richard Matthews alternate stories, a strategy that provides nice variety. Both are solid and engaging. R.C.G. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine Product description A gawky, dreamy boy, Hans Christian Andersen grew up to become a profoundly imaginative writer and storyteller who revolutionized literature for children. Andersen gave us the now standard versions of some traditional folk tales as well as original stories that have enchanted generations of readers. To commemorate the bicentennial of his birth, Viking will publish a new translation of thirty of his extraordinary tales, illustrated with Andersen’s own paper cuts. From the exuberant early stories such as “The Tinderbox” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes” through poignant masterpieces such as “The Little Mermaid” and “The Ugly Duckling,” to darker, more subversive later tales written for adults, the stories here are endlessly experimental, humorous and irreverent, sorrowful and strange. Tiina Nunnally’s sparkling new translation captures—for the first time in English—the vibrancy of Andersen’s voice. Compiled by Andersen’s biographer Jackie Wullschlager, who also contributes notes and a captivating introduction, this volume will be a major literary event that will dazzle readers young and old.

Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen, E. E. Cummings, Meilo So

A bicentennial publication by an award-winning translator features thirty of Andersen's tales including "The Tinderbox," "The Emperor's New Clothes," and "The Little Mermaid," in a volume complemented by the writer's paper-cut illustrations. 35,000 first printing.

Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen, E. E. Cummings, Meilo So

These whimsical, timeless tales, by one of our most treasured poets, will appeal to any generation. The four tales in this enchanting, newly illustrated volume, tell of lonely and extraordinary characters finding friendship in unlikely companions. In "The Old Man Who Said Why" a wise fairy's kind nature is taxed when one old man's questions throw the entire heavens into madness. In "The Elephant and the Butterfly" and "The House That Ate Mosquito Pie" shyness is overcome by the compelling love of new friends. "The Little Girl Named I" is a conversation between the author and a small girl, in the manner of A. A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh.

Clever, insightful, and magical, peopled with vivid characters―a house that prefers one bird to any human inhabitants, an elephant paralyzed with delight, a fairy who "always breakfasted on light and silence"here are tales as only Cummings could write them. A delightful and surprising gift for anyone, young or old. 21 color watercolors

Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales: Complete and Unabridged (Puffin Classics)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Twelve tales including "The Princess and the Pea," "Thumbelina," "The Happy Family," and "The Goblin at the Grocer's."

Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen

by Hans Christian Andersen

A collection of forty tales, including "Thumbelina," "The Princess and the Pea," and "The Ugly Duckling," as well as such less well-known works as "The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep," "The Shadow," and "The Snowman."

Tales and Stories by Hans Christian Andersen

by Hans Christian Andersen

Stories that have delighted children and fascinated adults for over a century are the heritage of Hans Christian Andersen. This collection has been selected and translated with the growing audience of adults―both students and general readers―in mind, and displays the full range of Andersen's authorship, from parable to science fiction.

In this fresh, contemporary translation Rossel and Conroy have endeavored to "preserve for the English-speaking audience the engaging duplicity of Andersen's style, the tension of play between his sympathetic conversational tone and his use of the studied effect." This is a tension between the simplicity of stories intended to be read aloud to children ad the subtlety of the allegory skillfully woven into each for the adults who would be listening and "must have something to think about," as Andersen said.

The introductions provide an overview of Andersen's life and struggle to become an author, as well as an analysis of his contributions as an artist and storyteller. Each story has also been provided with an endnote giving publication dates, information about the genesis of the tale, and relevant comments by Andersen and other.

Readers who remember with nostalgia such tales as "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Match Girl" may be surprised to find the biting satire in many of the stories, such as "The Nightingale" and "The Gardener and the Lord and Lady," the revealing self-portraits of the author in "The Sweethearts," "The Butterfly," and "The Shadow," the mysticism of "The story of a Mother" and "The Bell" the prophetic quality of "In a Thousand Years Time," and the complexity and charm of "the Snow Queen."

The book contains the drawings of Vilhelm Pedersen and Lorenz Frolich that originally appeared in the first illustrated Danish editions of Andersen's tales and stories.

The Little Match Girl (Picture Puffin Books)

by Hans Christian Andersen

The luminous art of three-time Caldecott Honor recipient Jerry Pinkney transforms the nineteenth-century Danish girl of Andersen's tale into a child plucked straight from America's melting pot, shedding new light on the invisibility of the poor among the prosperous-a circumstance as familiar in Andersen's day as it is in our own.

"[A] beautifully illustrated version of a classic tale."(Booklist, starred review)

Thumbelina (Little Golden Book)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Once upon a time there was a woman who was sad because she had no children. One day she planted a magic seed and from the seed grew a flower. Inside the flower was a tiny, exquisite girl no bigger than the woman's thumb. Her name was Thumbelina.

The two lived happily together until an ugly old toad snuck in and snatched Thumbelina away. So began Thumbelina's adventures in a world full of dangers for little people. Luckily, size isn't all that matters, and Thumbelina's kindness and courage bring her long-lasting happiness.

The Snow Queen: Illustrated by T. Pym (Everyman's Library Children's Classics Series)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Reprinted here for the first time since the 19th century, these color illustrations by T. Pym make the classic Andersen fairy tale even more magical. One of Andersen's best-beloved tales, The Snow Queenis a story about the strength and endurance of childhood friendship. Gerda's search for her playmate Kay–who was abducted by the Snow Queen and taken to her frozen palace–is brought to life in delicate and evocative illustrations.

The Ugly Duckling

by Hans Christian Andersen, Rachel Isadora, Aurora Wetzel, Eric S. Rosen, H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen, Michener, Ted, Marlee Alex

Each season brings a new obstacle for the unloved duckling—from summer on a farm where the other animals tease him to a cold, lonely winter on a frozen pond—but the duckling continues on his search for acceptance. At last spring arrives, and with it comes the duckling’s glorious discovery that he has grown into the most noble of creatures, a swan.

This child-friendly edition introduces the next generation of readers to the magic of Hans Christian Andersen.

The Ugly Duckling

by Hans Christian Andersen, Rachel Isadora, Aurora Wetzel, Eric S. Rosen, H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen, Michener, Ted, Marlee Alex

For two hundred years, Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling has been a childhood favorite all over the world. Now Robert Ingpen brings his spectacular adaptation to new generations of readers.
Born bigger and different than the other hatchlings, the ugly duckling is ridiculed by his brothers and sisters, rejected by the other ducks, and eventually shunned by his own mother. The little bird leaves his home, embarking on a brave journey through hecklers, hunters, and cruel seasons-only to discover that the beauty he was seeking was inside him all along.
A beautifully told and brilliantly illustrated edition of this classic, essential story every child should embrace.

The Ugly Duckling

by Hans Christian Andersen, Rachel Isadora, Aurora Wetzel, Eric S. Rosen, H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen, Michener, Ted, Marlee Alex

Ever since its publication in 1845, Hans Christian Andersen's ""The Ugly Duckling has been a favorite with generations of children around the world. Today's youngsters will be equally moved by the hapless ugly duckling, who, ridiculed and rejected by all, suffers terrible hardships. And they will celebrate along with him when he finally emerges triumphant as the most beautiful swan of all!Bernadette Watts's detailed illustrations chronicle the bittersweet story with charm and poignancy.

The Ugly Duckling

by Hans Christian Andersen, Rachel Isadora, Aurora Wetzel, Eric S. Rosen, H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen, Michener, Ted, Marlee Alex

An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year excluded by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.

The Ugly Duckling

by Hans Christian Andersen, Rachel Isadora, Aurora Wetzel, Eric S. Rosen, H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen, Michener, Ted, Marlee Alex

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The Ugly Duckling

by Hans Christian Andersen, Rachel Isadora, Aurora Wetzel, Eric S. Rosen, H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen, Michener, Ted, Marlee Alex

A new quality printing of a 1953 classic!

The Ugly Duckling

by Hans Christian Andersen, Rachel Isadora, Aurora Wetzel, Eric S. Rosen, H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen, Michener, Ted, Marlee Alex

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The Ugly Duckling

by Hans Christian Andersen, Rachel Isadora, Aurora Wetzel, Eric S. Rosen, H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen, Michener, Ted, Marlee Alex

Set in the wilds of Africa, Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora's stunning interpretation of the beloved Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale portrays African animals and landscapes with beautiful detail. As the ugly duckling searches for a place where he can fit in, Isadora's vibrant collages capture the beauty in everything from glistening feathers to shimmering sunsets.

The Ugly Duckling

by Hans Christian Andersen, Rachel Isadora, Aurora Wetzel, Eric S. Rosen, H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen, Michener, Ted, Marlee Alex

One of Andersen€™s best-loved tales in a glorious retelling with lush, atmospheric paintings and an engaging narrationOnce upon a time, there was a maligned misfit who grew into the most glorious creature of them all. Never has such a fairy tale transformation touched more hearts than the one in "The Ugly Duckling," one of Hans Christian Andersen€™s most familiar and cherished stories. Now, in the hands of esteemed translator Stephen Mitchell, an iconographic fable regains all the humor and pathos of its very first telling. And with their vivid, arresting collage illustrations, Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher bring an oft-told tale to soaring new life.

Hans Christian Andersen: The Complete Fairy Tales and Stories (Anchor Folktale Library)

by Hans Christian Andersen, Virginia Haviland, Erik Christian Haugaard

This definitive collection of work from Hans Christian Andersen—one of the immortals of world literature—not only includes his own notes to his stories but is the only version available in trade paperback that presents Andersen's fairy tales exactly as he collected them in the original Danish edition of 1874. Recognizing the literary merit of Andersen's own simple colloquial language, which Victorian translators and their imitators very often altered to sentimentalize or vulgarize, translator Erik Haugaard has remained faithful to the original text.

The fairy tales Hans Christian Andersen wrote, such as "The Snow Queen," "The Ugly Duckling," "The Red Shoes," and "The Nightingale," are remarkable for their sense of fantasy, power of description, and acute sensitivity, and they are like no others written before or since. Unlike the Brothers Grimm, who collected and retold folklore, Andersen adopted the most ancient literary forms of the fairy tale and the folktale and distilled them into a genre that was uniquely his own.

The Stories of Hans Andersen

by Hans Christian Andersen, Robert Mathias

Retells six well-known fairy tales by the Danish author including "The Emperor's New Clothes" and "The Little Mermaid."

The Little Match Girl

by Hans Christian Andersen, Felicia Cavalieri, Marina Orsini, Annabel Malak

With only matches to keep her warm, the little girl sees visions of a better life when she lights each flame--the classic tale is retold with renewed imagination and brilliant color igniting hope and promise in every reader.

The Little Match Girl

by Hans Christian Andersen, Felicia Cavalieri, Marina Orsini, Annabel Malak

The wares of the poor little match girl illuminate her cold world, bringing some beauty to her brief, tragic life.

The Little Match Girl

by Hans Christian Andersen, Felicia Cavalieri, Marina Orsini, Annabel Malak

A Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Americanizes a classic Hans Christian Andersen tale in which the wares of the poor little match girl illuminate her cold world, bringing some beauty to her brief, tragic life. 30,000 first printing.

The Little Match Girl

by Hans Christian Andersen, Felicia Cavalieri, Marina Orsini, Annabel Malak

Product Description Hans Christian Andersen's poignant story of a poor child trying to survive on the city streets is among the world's best-loved tales. Andersen, who grew up in the slums of Odense, Denmark, had first-hand knowledge of poverty and neglect. Drawing on his childhood experiences, he created a tale that has touched the hearts of generations. Christine San José captures the heart and lyricism of Andersen's classic in a tale "told with originality and grace," according to School Library Journal. First published in 1995, this retelling features beautiful new illustrations by Kestutis Kasparavicius. From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 3-A faithful retelling of the tale in which a poor child, unsuccessful in selling her matches on New Year's Eve and afraid to return home with no money, freezes to death on the streets. The reteller's dedication urges readers to remember "the boys and girls of the world who need us." The pretty illustrations, however, set the tale firmly in the Scandinavian world of the 19th century. Jerry Pinkney's adaptation of this story (Penguin Putnam, 1999) is more successful at creating a historical context in which contemporary children can imagine and empathize with the unfortunate young protagonist.-V. W. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Booklist PreS-Gr. 3. The little match girl, surely the most pathetic figure in children's literature, walks barefoot through the snowy streets on New Year's Eve. Unable to sell her matches and afraid to return home, she sinks to the ground and, to keep away the cold, lights one match after another. The matches she lights bring not only warmth and light but also comfort and, finally, a vision of her beloved grandmother. Begging her grandmother not to leave her alone, she lights all her remaining matches and is taken up to heaven. Passers-by find her body the next morning. San Jose provides a simplified but dignified retelling. A young child can understand the text, but few parents of preschoolers will want to present them with stories in which a child dies. Kasparavicius' softly colored ink-and-watercolor illustrations create lovely if sometimes static effects. A respectful rendering of the classic tale. Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved About the Author Christine San José is an editor, educator, and storyteller. Her books include Cinderella, The Emperor's New Clothes, and Sleeping Beauty. She lives in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.Kestutis Kasparavicius has illustrated many books for children, including The Last Chimney of Christmas Eve by Linda Oatman High, and The Pied Piper of Peru by Ann Tompert. He lives in Vilnius, Lithuania.

The Little Match Girl

by Hans Christian Andersen, Felicia Cavalieri, Marina Orsini, Annabel Malak

Retells Andersen's story of a poor little girl selling matches on New Year's Eve and dreaming of a glorious world more beautiful than her own.

The Little Match Girl

by Hans Christian Andersen, Felicia Cavalieri, Marina Orsini, Annabel Malak

The luminous art of three-time Caldecott Honor recipient Jerry Pinkney transforms the nineteenth-century Danish girl of Andersen's tale into a child plucked straight from America's melting pot, shedding new light on the invisibility of the poor among the prosperous-a circumstance as familiar in Andersen's day as it is in our own.

"[A] beautifully illustrated version of a classic tale."(Booklist, starred review)

The Little Match Girl

by Hans Christian Andersen, Felicia Cavalieri, Marina Orsini, Annabel Malak

Fearful of returning home to a violent father without having sold enough matches for the day, the Little Match Girl remains on the street resigned to warming herself by lighting matches. With each match, she sees a vision—a warm stove, a table laden with hot food, a beautiful Christmas tree decorated with lights leading up to the sky, so high that one becomes a shooting star. According to her grandmother, each shooting star is a person who had recently passed on and is now heading to heaven. Her next strike brings a vision of her grandmother—the only person in the world who ever loved the Little Match Girl—who takes her away in her warm embrace to heaven. The classic ending is intact here and accompanied by gentle, sensitive illustrations—children will return to this stirring tale often to understand its tragedy and the valuable lessons within.

The Little Mermaid

by Hans Christian Andersen, Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Once there was a little mermaid who fell in love with a human boy . . . The story may be familiar, but Lisbeth Zwerger's art makes this fairytale seem brand-new. This Jubilee edition, celebrating 200 years of Hans Christian Andersen, is superbly illustrated in Zwerger's signature style. Known for her popular and award-winning editions of classics such as The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland, Zwerger is herself the recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for lasting contributions to children's literature. The Little Mermaid is sure to win her new fans, and to delight her old ones.
The text is an all-new translation by Anthea Bell, and includes many lovely and poignant details that may be new to even those who think they know the little mermaid's story well.

The Little Mermaid

by Hans Christian Andersen, Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Once there was a little mermaid who fell in love with a human boy . . . The story may be familiar, but Lisbeth Zwerger's art makes this fairytale seem brand-new. This Jubilee edition, celebrating 200 years of Hans Christian Andersen, is superbly illustrated in Zwerger's signature style. Known for her popular and award-winning editions of classics such as The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland, Zwerger is herself the recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for lasting contributions to children's literature. The Little Mermaid is sure to win her new fans, and to delight her old ones.
The text is an all-new translation by Anthea Bell, and includes many lovely and poignant details that may be new to even those who think they know the little mermaid's story well.

The Little Mermaid

by Hans Christian Andersen, Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Fictional story of little mermaid serving as a lesson to obey parents

The Little Mermaid

by Hans Christian Andersen, Carson-Dellosa Publishing

A little sea princess, longing to become human, trades her mermaid's tail for legs, hoping to win the love of a prince and an immortal soul for herself

The Little Mermaid

by Hans Christian Andersen, Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Full of fantasy and wonder, these enduring classics are a must for every child’s library. These stories, along with sparkling illustrations, will capture children’s imagination and inspire a love of reading that is vital to success in school and life. Each book features holographic foil stamping.

The Little Mermaid

by Hans Christian Andersen, Carson-Dellosa Publishing

The classic story of The Little Mermaid rendered beautifully with color etchings by Lars Bo.

Stories and Tales (Routledge Classics)

by Hans Christian Andersen

A true classic of Western literature, Stories and Tales by Hans Christian Andersen, arguably the most notable children's writer of all, has delighted young and old for generations. This unique collection was first translated for George Routledge over 130 years ago. Completely reset, but preserving the original, beautiful illustrations by A.W. Bayes, engraved by the masters of Victorian book illustration, the Brothers Dalziel, this marvellous book will be treasured by young and old alike.

Andersen's Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen, hans-christian-andersen-maxwell-armfield

This collection of classic fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated by internationally acclaimed artist Lisbeth Zwerger, has been expanded -- three stories added -- and completely redesigned.

Andersen's Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen, hans-christian-andersen-maxwell-armfield

Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales are like exquisite jewels, drawing from us gasps of recognition and delight. Andersen created intriguing and unique characters — a tin soldier with only one leg but a big heart, a beetle nestled deep in a horse’s mane but harboring high aspirations. Each one of us at some time, has been touched by one of Andersen’s Fairy Tales. Here you’ll find his classic tales such as: The Mermaid, Thumbelina, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, and The Ugly Duckling, 38 of your favorite tales in all. This deluxe Children’s Classic edition is produced with high-quality, leatherlike binding with gold stamping, full-color covers, colored endpapers with a book nameplate. Some of the other titles in this series include: Anne of Green Gables, Black Beauty, Heidi, King Arthur and His Knights and The Secret Garden.

Andersen's Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen, hans-christian-andersen-maxwell-armfield

This Illustrated collection, beautifully translated by Pat Shaw Iversen, includes forty-seven of Hans Christian Andersen's immortal tales.

Andersen's Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen, hans-christian-andersen-maxwell-armfield

Originally published in 1991, this stunning collection of classic fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated by internationally acclaimed artist Lisbeth Zwerger, has been expanded with three stories. It is also completely redesigned in the same handsome format as the artist's recently published Alice in Wonderland, A Christmas Carol, and The Wizard of Oz. The artist has selected eleven of her favorite tales-familiar stories such as ""The Emperor's New Clothes,"" ""The Princess and the Pea,"" and ""The Nightingale,"" as well as lesser-known stories, such as ""The Sandman,"" ""The Jumpers,"" and ""The Rose Tree Regiment."" All are illustrated with Zwerger's signature style-marked by wit, grace, elegant simplicity, and insouciant charm.

Andersen's Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen, hans-christian-andersen-maxwell-armfield

By bringing true feelings to his stories, Andersen's tales have become part of universal folk lore. Stories include "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Tinder Box," and "The Ugly Duckling." 2 cassettes.

The Emperor's New Clothes

by Hans Christian Andersen, Starbright Foundation, Riki Levinson, Eve Tharlet, Marcus Sedgwick, Christine San Jose, Eric S. Rosen, Michener, Ted

In this retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen story in which two rascals sell a vain emperor an invisible suit of clothes, all the characters are animals.

The Emperor's New Clothes

by Hans Christian Andersen, Starbright Foundation, Riki Levinson, Eve Tharlet, Marcus Sedgwick, Christine San Jose, Eric S. Rosen, Michener, Ted

Forty-six of the greatest talents in the entertainment world collaborate to form a hip retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, which is lavishly illustrated by award-winning artists and written for the benefit of a unique children's foundation.

The Emperor's New Clothes

by Hans Christian Andersen, Starbright Foundation, Riki Levinson, Eve Tharlet, Marcus Sedgwick, Christine San Jose, Eric S. Rosen, Michener, Ted

Two rascals sell a vain emperor an invisible suit of clothes

The Emperor's New Clothes

by Hans Christian Andersen, Starbright Foundation, Riki Levinson, Eve Tharlet, Marcus Sedgwick, Christine San Jose, Eric S. Rosen, Michener, Ted

Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making him beautiful new clothes, visible only to those fit for their posts, but when he wears them during a royal procession, a child recognizes that the emperor has nothing on.

The Emperor's New Clothes

by Hans Christian Andersen, Starbright Foundation, Riki Levinson, Eve Tharlet, Marcus Sedgwick, Christine San Jose, Eric S. Rosen, Michener, Ted

From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 4-When Andersen's vain emperor and his court are decked out in the fashions of 16th-century France, including the monarch in his underwear, the result is a particularly uproarious version of this well-loved classic. In her cartoonlike watercolors, Tharlet uses light, bright pastel tones for the clothing of everyone except the charlatan tailors, who are clad in sober brown and gray. Among the many small pictorial additions that extend the text's humor are the emperor's teddy bear, lying beside him as his breakfast-in-bed arrives, and a little dog with fleas that appears on several pages. The story is retold in simple, straightforward sentences. This fresh, delightful interpretation would be a good choice for reading alone or aloud.Ginny Gustin, Sonoma County Library System, Santa Rosa, CA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Product Description Once upon a time there was a vain emperor who loved new clothes more than anything. He was the perfect dupe for two sly tricksters' clever plot. Claiming to be able to weave a fabulous cloth that is invisible to all who are stupid or unfit for their jobs, the tricksters promise to create a marvelous set of clothes for the emperor to wear in the great procession. The emperor pays the tricksters handsomely for their work, but he and his subjects are in for a very big surprise!Eve Tharlet's sweet, simple adaptation of one of Hans Christian Andersen's jolliest stories shows just how foolhardy pride and vanity can be. From Booklist In this high-spirited adaptation, Tharlet captures perfectly the satire and mischievous fun of a perennial favorite. Rich with historical details, the full-page spreads show the bustle of the town and the excitement as the boastful strangers arrive, work their way into the palace, labor over their imaginary cloth, and send His Majesty through the streets in a suit of long underwear. The watercolor-and-pencil illustrations enhance the story's inherent appeal with clear, visual characterizations of the prissy, vain king; the bumbling, idiotic ministers; the devious con men; and the clear-eyed, precocious boy who calls out the truth. Using soft-edged colors, simple dot-eyed faces, and silly hairstyles, Tharlet infuses the story's humorous moral lesson with playfulness that's perfect for story hours, while the well-written, simple text is suitable for beginning readers. Gillian EngbergCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved About the Author Virginia Andersen (Coronado, CA) is a freelance author and writer who has written or contributed to nearly 25 books about PC-based applications, including many student tutorials and accompanying instructor manuals with exercise disks. Virginia is certified as a Microsoft Access MOUS Expert. She has over 25 years experience in computer science applications, analysis, and engineering - including extensive technical writing and editing. Her government and defense projects include lunar mapping, reliability engineering, undersea surveillance, weapon system interface simulation, and naval communications. Her civilian projects include computerized project management and horse race handicapping. She holds a M.S. in Systems Management, University of Southern California, an M.S. in Computer Science, University of Southern California and a B.S. Mathematics, Stanford University.Knister lives in Germany. Eve Tharlet lives in France.

The Emperor's New Clothes

by Hans Christian Andersen, Starbright Foundation, Riki Levinson, Eve Tharlet, Marcus Sedgwick, Christine San Jose, Eric S. Rosen, Michener, Ted

Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making him beautiful new clothes, visible only to those fit for their posts, but when he wears them during a royal procession, a child recognizes that the emperor has nothing on.

The Emperor's New Clothes

by Hans Christian Andersen, Starbright Foundation, Riki Levinson, Eve Tharlet, Marcus Sedgwick, Christine San Jose, Eric S. Rosen, Michener, Ted

Zany and entertaining illustrations offer a re-telling of the classic story of the vain emperor who is duped into wearing nothing at all.

The Emperor's New Clothes

by Hans Christian Andersen, Starbright Foundation, Riki Levinson, Eve Tharlet, Marcus Sedgwick, Christine San Jose, Eric S. Rosen, Michener, Ted

Virginia Lee Burton has added her own irrepressible humor in pictures and design to the tale children have loved for centuries. The Emperor, his court, and clothes -- or lack of them -- are ridiculous as only Hans Christian Andersen can make them. The whole is a delightful concoction.

The Emperor's New Clothes

by Hans Christian Andersen, Starbright Foundation, Riki Levinson, Eve Tharlet, Marcus Sedgwick, Christine San Jose, Eric S. Rosen, Michener, Ted

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The Emperor's New Clothes

by Hans Christian Andersen, Starbright Foundation, Riki Levinson, Eve Tharlet, Marcus Sedgwick, Christine San Jose, Eric S. Rosen, Michener, Ted

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The Emperor's New Clothes

by Hans Christian Andersen, Starbright Foundation, Riki Levinson, Eve Tharlet, Marcus Sedgwick, Christine San Jose, Eric S. Rosen, Michener, Ted

Illustrated by the beloved creator of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, The Little House, and Katy and the Big Snow, this is a delightful version of the tale that boys and girls have loved for centuries. The Emperor himself, his court, and his clothes--or lack of them--are as outrageous and comical as only the master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen can make them, and Virginia Lee Burton adds to this tale of fun her own irrepressible humor in pictures and design.

This lovely new Folk Tale Classics edition celebrates Burton's lively concoction of remarkable spirit and beauty.

The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales: Unabridged in Easy-to-Read Type (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Discover the timeless, captivating children's stories of Hans Christian Andersen in The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales. These enchanting and unforgettable tales, filled with adventure and invaluable life lessons, have been among literary history's most frequently translated works. A curious little mermaid princess trades her voice to a sea witch for legs to be with a human prince she loves in "The Little Mermaid;" "Great Claus and Little Clause," about a clever young man who turns a series of misfortunes into a fortune; "The Tinder Box," recounts the adventures of a soldier and a magical tinderbox that grants any wish; and "The Swineherd," about a poor prince who wishes to marry the emperor's daughter. Readers of all ages will enjoy the pleasures of this time-honored collection and its fun-filled adventures. For this edition, all four stories have been newly reset in large, easy-to-read type and are enhanced with six full-page illustrations by Thea Kliros.
This collection is an excellent introduction to the beloved classic tales of Hans Christian Andersen for ages 8 and up. These stories have delighted generations of readers with their originality, whimsy, and humorous treatment of human faults and foibles—vanity, snobbery, greed, and the like. Often these human failings are the villains of the story rather than the witch or ogres of traditional tales. The tales include invaluable life lessons about accepting others and oneself, consequences, the dangers of greed, hard work, honesty, kindness, the importance of family, love, perseverance, and sacrifice. All four stories have been reset in large, easy-to-read type and are enhanced with six new full-page illustrations by Thea Kliros. Andersen's imaginative and engaging worlds of adventure and mischief offer a treasure trove of experiences that will inspire young readers to improve their reading skills. Dover's Children's Thrift Classics is an affordable series featuring dozens of classic stories and poems for children ages 8 and up.

Listen & Read The Ugly Duckling (Dover Audio Thrift Classics Series)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Four of Andersen’s best-loved tales—"The Ugly Duckling," "The Emperor’s New Clothes," "The Princess on the Pea," and "The Little Match Girl"—read with warmth and humor by "Sesame Street" actress Fran Brill on a 45-minute cassette, and accompanied by illustrated paperback edition of The Ugly Duckling and Other Fairy Tales.

Listen & Read The Little Mermaid (Dover Audio Thrift Classics)

by Hans Christian Andersen

From one of the world’s great storytellers—the poignant tale of a little mermaid who falls in love with a human prince—now on a delightful 56-minute audio cassette, read by award-winning actress Suzanne Toren. Accompanied by illustrated edition of The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales.

Little Mermaid and Other Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales (Illustrated Stories for Children)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Charming period illustrations by Margaret Tarrant depict Anderson's beloved characters including The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and The Ugly Duckling.

The Complete Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen

Lilly Owens, ed. Illustrated edition of 159 cherished tales that have enchanted readers for generations. Includes The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor's New Clothes, Snow Queen, all uncut with beautiful illustrations by Arthur Rackham, Hans Richter, et al. 60 B&W illustrations. 816 pages.

The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen

For generations, the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen have delighted readers with their originality, whimsy, and humorous treatment of such human foibles as vanity, snobbery, and greed. This collection of thirteen of the author's most popular stories is no exception.
In "The Little Mermaid," the youngest of six mermaid princesses falls in love with a human and longs to live an ordinary life. "Great Claus and Little Claus" tells of a clever young man who turns a series of misfortunes into a windfall. Andersen's masterpiece about self-discovery, "The Ugly Duckling," is accompanied by the magical "Red Shoes," "Thumbelina," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Princess and the Pea," "The Little Match Girl," "The Snow Queen," and four others.
Among the most frequently translated works in literary history, these children's classics invite readers of all ages to enjoy and rediscover the pleasures of time-honored tales.

Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen

Charming color illustrations in this gorgeous volume bring the classic stories of Hans Christian Andersen to life, including:

• "The Wild Swans"
• "The Emperor's New Clothes"
• "The Ugly Duckling"
• "Thumbelina"

Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen

Some of our most well-known tales were originated by the pen of Hans Christian Andersen. A prolific writer, Andersen’s oeuvre includes plays, novels, and poems but he is most well-regarded for his fairy tales. Stories such as “The Princess and the Pea”,” “The Ugly Duckling,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes” are incredibly well-known and all from the mind of this illustrious fairy tale author.

This lovely edition features color and black and white illustrations by Danish artist Kay Nielsen as well as all new foreword by Joan D. Vinge. There is an otherworldly quality in Nielsen’s art-deco styled pieces that provide adventurous and vibrant versions of these sixteen stories. The art still feels completely fresh and unique in this collection of masterworks featuring including “The Nightingale,” “The Red Shoes,” “The Snow Queen,” and others.

These enchanting stories are wonderful for children, and collectors of fine art alike. Experience these classics again, and pick up this beautiful edition of Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales.

Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen

Enjoy more than forty magical fairy tales from Hans Christian Andersen, the storyteller behind beloved stories like “The Little Mermaid” and “Thumbelina,” available together in this beautiful collectible edition.

Discover Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tales in this lovely selection of some of his most famous stories, originally published in the 19th century. His tales are filled with memorable characters such as the little mermaid, the princess and the pea, Thumbelina, the ugly duckling, and the emperor from “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”

Sometimes bitter, sometimes sweet, but always enchanting, these tales are timeless bedtime stories and an essential addition to the libraries of fairy tale readers.

This charming collection includes:
“The Little Mermaid”
“Thumbelina”
“The Steadfast Tin Soldier”
“The Princess and the Pea”
“The Ugly Duckling”
“The Emperor’s New Clothes”
“The Red Shoes”
“The Snow Queen”
“The Nightingale”
And more!

The Ugly Duckling and Other Fairy Tales (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Among the most beloved fairy tales in literature, the stories of Hans Christian Andersen have been delighting children and adults for generations. Their simplicity, humor, imaginative power, and universality have made them classics all over the world.
Now readers can enjoy eight favorite tales from the great Danish storyteller: "The Ugly Duckling," "The Red Shoes," "Thumbelina," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," "The Little Match Girl," "The Princess and the Pea," and "The Nightingale."
Newly reset in large easy-to-read type, these stories invite youngsters to enter a magical kingdom of fable fantasy and adventure. Adults, too, will find much of interest here, for the stories often contain elements only fully appreciated by older readers. In short, as Andersen himself insisted, these tales were written for all ages. Gathered together in this inexpensive volume, they represent hours of enjoyable entertainment in the company of one of the world's great storytellers. Six delightful illustrations by Harriet Golden enhance the text.

The Little Mermaid Coloring Book (Dover Classic Stories Coloring Book)

by Hans Christian Andersen, Coloring Books, Thea Kliros, Sea Life

Rediscover the magic of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale with this enchanting coloring book, enhanced by 31 of Thea Kliros's engaging ready-to-color line drawings. Children will be delighted to immerse themselves in the story.

Hans Christian Andersen's beloved classic about a little mermaid who falls in love with a handsome young prince comes vividly to life in this captivating coloring book. The perennially popular tale, presented complete and unabridged, is enhanced by Thea Kliros's engaging ready-to-color line drawings. Thirty-one large and imaginatively drawn illustrations (including many two-page spreads) depict the magical world of the Sea King and his six lovely mermaid daughters. Youngsters are invited to color the littlest mermaid and her beloved garden of deep-sea plant and animal life, the splendid turreted palace of the young prince, the dark domain of the grotesque and evil sea witch, and much more.
Young readers will be enchanted by this story and its belief in the victory of goodness and virtue over evil. Best of all, they can have hours of fun bringing their own ideas of color and hue to Hans Christian Andersen's time-honored tale.
Go on a magical underwater adventure! Explore the Sea King's world and his six lovely daughters, and be mesmerized by the splendid turreted palace, the dark domain of the evil sea witch, and much more! An engaging activity for children aged six and up! Color Thea Kliros's beautiful artwork and create a masterpiece you'll be proud to show off! Spend quality time with your kids as they get creative and express themselves with colors while enjoying a great story. Let them immerse themselves in a timeless classic that provides hours of creative and imaginative fun. Take part in this enchanting tale that celebrates goodness and virtue over evil. Feel empowered while experiencing the story's message of hope.

The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen: A New Translation from the Danish

by Hans Christian Andersen

This new collection -- returning faithfully to the original Danish -- takes Andersen out of the nursery and places him squarely in the literary pantheon.
While Hans Christian Andersen's tales continue to seize the imagination with their singular blend of simplicity, eccentricity, and charm, readers have had to content themselves with inaccurate retellings and inadequate translations. Now Diana Crone Frank, a Danish novelist and linguist, and Jeffrey Frank, a novelist and editor at The New Yorker, offer a much-needed modern translation, brought out by Andersen's original American publisher.
In this collection are twenty-two tales that best represent Andersen's literary legacy. Here are the classics: "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," "Thumbelisa," and "The Princess on the Pea" among them, as well as largely unfamiliar stories like "By the Outermost Sea." Illuminating notes clarify references in the stories. And in an extended introductory essay, the Franks explore the writer and his times, placing the enigmatic and often bizarre figure of Andersen among his literary contemporaries, such as Charles Dickens and Srren Kierkegaard, with whom he crossed paths. Illustrated with the delicate and beautiful drawings that accompanied the original Danish publication, The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen is sure to delight readers of all ages.

The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen: A New Translation from the Danish

by Hans Christian Andersen

On the bicentennial of Hans Christian Andersen’s birth, this collection takes Andersen out of the nursery and places him squarely in the literary pantheon. While Andersen’s tales continue to seize the imagination with their singular blend of simplicity, eccentricity, and charm, English-language readers have until now had to content themselves with inaccurate retellings and inadequate translations. Diana Crone Frank, a Danish novelist and linguist, and Jeffrey Frank, a novelist and editor at the New Yorker, offer a much-needed modern translation.
In this collection are twenty-two tales that best represent Andersen’s literary legacy, including such classics as “The Little Mermaid,” “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelisa,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” as well as largely unfamiliar stories like “By the Outermost Sea.” Illuminating notes clarify references in the tales. And in an introductory essay, the Franks explore the writer and his times, placing the enigmatic and often bizarre figure of Andersen among his literary contemporaries, such as Charles Dickens and Søren Kierkegaard, with whom he crossed paths; and they bring to life Andersen’s fascinating relationship with the United States. Illustrated with the delicate and beautiful drawings that accompanied the original Danish publication, The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen will delight readers of all ages.

The Emperor's New Clothes (Folk Tale Classics)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Illustrated by the beloved creator of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, The Little House, and Katy and the Big Snow, here is a delightful version of the tale that boys and girls have loved for centuries. The Emperor himself, his court, and his clothes—or lack of them—are ridiculous as only the master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen can make them. Fifty-five years ago, Virginia Lee Burton added to this tale of fun her own irrepressible humor in pictures and design. This brilliant new edition features Burton’s original illustrations photographed anew, freshly exhibiting her lively concoction of remarkable spirit and beauty.

Fairy Tales: Hans Christian Andersen; Translated by Reginald Spink; Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson (Everyman's Library Children's Classics Series)

by Hans Christian Andersen

"The Princess and the Pea," "The Little Mermaid," and other great Andersen fairy tales have enchanted children since the first ones appeared in Danish in the 1830s and '40s. Spink's translation into English is widely recognized as the finest, and the new Everyman's Library edition is further graced by the magical pictures made in 1899 by three of Britain's most celebrated illustrators.

The Ugly Duckling (Caldecott Honor Book)

by Hans Christian Andersen

A gorgeous, Caldecott Honor-winning version of the classic story
For over one hundred years The Ugly Duckling has been a childhood favorite, and Jerry Pinkney's spectacular adaptation brings it triumphantly to new generations of readers.
With keen emotion and fresh vision, the acclaimed artist captures the essence of the tale's timeless appeal: The journey of the awkward little bird—marching bravely through hecklers, hunters, and cruel seasons—is an unforgettable survival story; this blooming into a graceful swan is a reminder of the patience often necessary to discover true happiness. Splendid watercolors set in the lush countryside bring the drama to life in this hardcover picture book.
Jerry Pinkney was "widely acclaimed for his picture books honoring his Black heritage as well as for his richly detailed works reimagining well-loved fairy and folktales," noted Publishers Weekly. His version of The Lion & the Mouse by Aesop was awarded the Caldecott Medal, and his books also received five Caldecott Honor citations. He was recognized with two lifetime achievement awards: the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now known as the Children’s Literature Legacy Award) and the Coretta Scott King Virginia Hamilton Award.

The Emperor and the Nightingale (Rabbit Ears Books)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.

The Nightingale (Works in Translation)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Graceful and full of rich humor, Stephen Mitchell’s retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s THE NIGHTINGALE is paired with impeccably researched, astonishingly beautiful paintings by Bagram Ibatoulline.

The Emperor of China lives in the most marvelous palace in the world, made entirely of porcelain, and his garden is full of the rarest flowers. But loveliest of all - so say visitors to his realm - is the song of the nightingale in the forest by the sea. Though his bustling courtiers can’t find her, a clever kitchen maid can, and the nightingale soon enchants the Emperor with her song. But will the gift of a bejeweled bird with a mechanical tune replace the humble nightingale in his heart?

Warmly and accessibly retold by master translator Stephen Mitchell,
this definitive edition features breathtakingly intricate artwork by Bagram Ibatoulline, illustrator of CROSSING.

The Nightingale (Works in Translation)

by Hans Christian Andersen

"This exquisitely designed and illustrated retelling is a lush interpretation
of Andersen's tale." — THE HORN BOOK

A National Council of Teachers of English

Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts

"Elaborate, harmonious watercolors pay homage to the flat style of Chinese brush paintings with iconic fidelity. . . . Mitchell's language is light and melodic." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)

"Mitchell's version stays close to the original, with an added punch of satire. . . . Even if there are already several editions of the story on the shelf, consider this for its fresh, lively language and for Ibatoulline's stunning paintings." — BOOKLIST

Tales of Hans Christian Andersen (Works in Translation)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Rediscover thirteen of Andersen's best-loved tales in this definitive edition — highlighted with introductions by an esteemed translator and illuminated with fanciful artwork from an acclaimed illustrator.

Open the pages of this magnificent volume and enter the fairy-tale realm of Hans Christian Andersen! In a playful design that echoes Andersen's passion for miniature theaters, artist Joel Stewart depicts such well-known characters as the pea-sensitive Princess and the unclothed Emperor as actors on a timeless stage. Expert commentary by Naomi Lewis offers historical and biographical points of interest, revealing that "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" is the first fairy tale ever to feature a nonhuman hero (now a hallmark of children¹s literature) and that "The Ugly Duckling," considered Andersen's autobiography, is a tale he especially loved to read aloud. In thirteen of his most enduring tales, savor the singular voice of this literary giant — the "washerwoman's crazy son" who became one of the best-known storytellers of all time.

The Fir Tree

by Hans Christian Andersen, Tiina Nunnally, Sanna Annukka

Hans Christian Andersen (1805 – 1875) was a Danish fairy tale writer, and poet noted for his children's stories. During his lifetime he was acclaimed for having delighted children worldwide, and was feted by royalty. His poetry and stories have been translated into more than 150 languages. Andersen’s fairy tales of fantasy with moral lessons are popular with children and adults all over the world, and they also contain autobiographical details of the man himself. "The Fir Tree" by Hans Christian Andersen, published originally in 1845, follows the life of a young fir tree living in the woods. Compared to the other trees around him, he feels small, spindly and short, and he constantly utters complaint to any and all woodland creatures within ear shot. Most pointedly, he wonders "when will he truly be alive?" When he sees humans cut down some beautiful trees nearby and then drag them across the snow, he asks the swallows, "Where are they going?" In answer they tell him of all Christmas's splendor and beauty of which those lucky trees will soon be a part. Yet when the time comes for our little fir tree to have his turn, he's taught an unexpected and irreversible lesson. This children's e-book is fully illustrated all-color. Young readers will love the charming all-color illustrations, while parents will appreciate the moral at the end of the story. The beautiful illustrations will captivate your child's imagination and bring them back to read it over again and again.

The Fir Tree

by Hans Christian Andersen, Tiina Nunnally, Sanna Annukka

Gorgeously packaged with intricate illustrations from Finnish illustrator, Sanna Annukka, this new edition of Hans Christian Andersen's well-loved fairy tale, The Fir Tree, is the perfect holiday gift for adults and children alike.

Hans Christian Andersen's tragic tale of naive greed and dissatisfaction is retold through the striking and contemporary illustrations of Finnish illustrator Sanna Annukka. Cloth-bound in rich forest green, with gold foil embellishments, The Fir Tree is elevated from a children's book to a unique work of art and makes an ideal gift for people of all ages.

The Improvisatore

by Hans Christian Andersen

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Little Mermaid (Picture Puffins)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Once there was a little mermaid who fell in love with a human boy . . . The story may be familiar, but Lisbeth Zwerger's art makes this fairytale seem brand-new. This Jubilee edition, celebrating 200 years of Hans Christian Andersen, is superbly illustrated in Zwerger's signature style. Known for her popular and award-winning editions of classics such as The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland, Zwerger is herself the recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for lasting contributions to children's literature. The Little Mermaid is sure to win her new fans, and to delight her old ones.
The text is an all-new translation by Anthea Bell, and includes many lovely and poignant details that may be new to even those who think they know the little mermaid's story well.

Thumbeline

by Hans Christian Andersen

Andersen, Hans Christian

Thumbeline

by Hans Christian Andersen

One night, as Thumbeline lay sleeping, an ugly toad hopped through the window and carried her away. So begins the first of many adventures for tiny Thumbeline, a pretty little girl no bigger than your thumb. Among one of Hans Christian Andersen's earliest stories, ""Thumbeline"" has been enchantingly illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger. The internationally acclaimed artist depicts Thumbeline's charming miniature world and captures all the dangers and delights of this satisfying story of virtue and unselfishness rewarded.

The Classic Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen

by Hans Christian Andersen, Christian Birmingham

Award-winning English illustrator Christian Birmingham--one of the rising stars of children's illustration--brings eight time-honored fairy tales to life in dazzling, full-color artwork for this charming collection. Sure to become a treasured part of any childhood library, this sumptuously illustrated book includes the read-aloud favorites The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Little Match Girl, The Little Mermaid, The Nightingale, and The Princess and the Pea.

The Emperor's New Clothes (Works in Translation)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Ingeniously reset in a tiny imaginary kingdom, this popular tale follows the adventures of a couple of clever con men who come up with an ingenious scheme that fools the emperor and his sycophantic court, and teaches them all a lesson in humility.

The Emperor's New Clothes (Works in Translation)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making him beautiful new clothes, visible only to those fit for their posts, but when he wears them during a royal procession, a child recognizes that the emperor has nothing on.

The Princess and the Pea: A Fairy Tale (Little Pebbles)

by Hans Christian Andersen

By feeling a pea through twenty mattresses and twenty featherbeds, a girl proves she is a real princess

The Emperor's New Clothes: A Fairy Tale (Little Pebbles)

by Hans Christian Andersen

The foolish emperor is tricked by two "weavers" who claim that their beautiful fabric can be seen only by the competent people in the kingdom. Ultimately, it is the honest child who outsmarts the town in this classic Hans Christian Andersen tale that encourages self-confidence.
About Classic Fairy Tales:
This charming series retells classic fairy tales with bright illustrations and a clever tone. The stories in the Classic Fairy Tales series have been adapted for children today while respecting the richness and flavor of the original versions. The small size of the books and their warm, inviting illustrations will appeal to children, who will also love the game page at the end of each book and will want to read all the books in the series.

The Snow Queen (Young Reading Gift Books)

by Hans Christian Andersen, Lesley Sims

When the Snow Queen abducts her friend Kay, Gerda sets out on a perilous and magical journey to find him.

Fairy Tales from Hans Christian Andersen: A Classic Illustrated Edition

by Hans Christian Andersen

The entrancing world of toys, animals, magical kingdoms, and mystical beings is magnificently brought to life by master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen in this, the fourth title in Chronicle Books' extremely successful Classic Illustrated Edition series. Beautifully illustrated with charming turn of the century pictures by such notable artists as Arthur Rackham, Maxwell Armfield, and Edmund Dulac, this stunning book is a visual feast for children and adults alike.
This collection contains the following stories: The Emperor's New Clothes The Little Mermaid The Little Match Girl The Nightingale The Princess and the Pea The Steadfast Tin Soldier Thumbelina The Tinderbox The Ugly Duckling

Thumbelina/Pulgarcita

by Hans Christian Andersen, Caterina Valriu i Llinàs

Retold in both Spanish and English, the universally loved story Thumbelina will delight early readers and older learners alike. The striking illustrations give a new look to this classic tale, and the bilingual text makes it perfect for both home and classroom libraries.

Thumbelina/Pulgarcita

by Hans Christian Andersen, Caterina Valriu i Llinàs

Retold in both Spanish and English, the universally loved story Thumbelina will delight early readers and older learners alike. The striking illustrations give a new look to this classic tale, and the bilingual text makes it perfect for both home and classroom libraries.

The Nightingale

by Hans Christian Andersen, Eric S. Rosen, H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen, Michener, Ted, Hans Christian Andersen Kurt Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Robert, Morgana Gallaway

Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference for a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him.

The Nightingale

by Hans Christian Andersen, Eric S. Rosen, H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen, Michener, Ted, Hans Christian Andersen Kurt Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Robert, Morgana Gallaway

Following on the brilliant success of The Little Match Girl and his fourth Caldecott Honor Book, The Ugly Duckling, Jerry Pinkney brings us another enchanting adaptation of a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. The Nightingale is the story of a plain little bird whose beautiful songs bring her great fame, even winning her an esteemed place in the king's court. Eventually, however, after saving the life of the king, the modest nightingale chooses to return to her peaceful life in the forest. Although the original tale is set in China, Jerry Pinkney decided to add a unique twist to his own adaptation by moving the setting to Morocco-and the resulting artwork is spectacular. The lush, elaborate watercolor illustrations feature the diverse peoples, rich costumes, and amazing architecture of Northwest Africa, making this version of The Nightingale a true picture book original!

The Nightingale

by Hans Christian Andersen, Eric S. Rosen, H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen, Michener, Ted, Hans Christian Andersen Kurt Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Robert, Morgana Gallaway

Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.

The Nightingale

by Hans Christian Andersen, Eric S. Rosen, H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen, Michener, Ted, Hans Christian Andersen Kurt Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Robert, Morgana Gallaway

True art versus artificiality

The Nightingale

by Hans Christian Andersen, Eric S. Rosen, H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen, Michener, Ted, Hans Christian Andersen Kurt Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Robert, Morgana Gallaway

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The Nightingale

by Hans Christian Andersen, Eric S. Rosen, H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen, Michener, Ted, Hans Christian Andersen Kurt Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Robert, Morgana Gallaway

In war-torn Iraq, Leila al-Ghani, forced to strictly adhere to traditions, including an arranged marriage, defies her father's wishes and secretly takes a job as a translator at an American military base where her life is forever changed by the people she encounters. Original.

The Nightingale

by Hans Christian Andersen, Eric S. Rosen, H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen, Michener, Ted, Hans Christian Andersen Kurt Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Robert, Morgana Gallaway

When he learns that the nightingale's song is one of the most beautiful sounds in the world, the Emperor of China sends his courtiers to find the bird and present it as a guest at court. The nightingale can speak to humans and agrees to come, but when the Emperor receives a mechanical nightingale covered in jewels, he discards the real bird, which flies back to its home. Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved story in which a king learns humility from a bird was written in 1843 to honor Jenny Lind, the famous opera singer dubbed the Swedish Nightingale. This new edition of the childhood favorite features shimmering color illustrations by Russian artist Igor Oleynikov.

The Fairy Tale of My Life: An Autobiography

by Hans Christian Andersen

Danish poet and novelist Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) is best known for the dozens of fairy tales he wrote, including "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Snow Queen." Andersen's sense of fantasy, power of description, and acute sensitivity are strikingly evident in his autobiography. Andersen masterfully depicts the extreme poverty of his provincial childhood and the international celebrity of his later years, and also provides insights into the sources of many of his most famous tales.

The Princess and the Pea

by Thomas Nelson, Hans Christian Andersen, Alain Vaes, Rachel Isadora, Lauren Child

In this adaptation of "The Princess and the Pea," the prince is ready for marriage but the Queen is more concerned with her jewelry collection.

The Princess and the Pea

by Thomas Nelson, Hans Christian Andersen, Alain Vaes, Rachel Isadora, Lauren Child

A charmingly-illustrated take on a classic tale, perfect for young readers.

When a young prince decides to marry, his mother insists they search the land far and wide to find a real princess—but the perfect bride is hard to find.

Caldecott honoree Janet Stevens' expressive animal illustrations bring humor and fun to this traditional story, from the dancing elephant princess to the rain-soaked tiger princess climbing her pile of fluffy featherbeds.

This accessible, easy-to-read adaptation is a classic itself, perfect to share with young readers who will love the intricate outfits and cheery wild creatures prancing across the pages.

The Princess and the Pea

by Thomas Nelson, Hans Christian Andersen, Alain Vaes, Rachel Isadora, Lauren Child

In this rendition a tiger is proven to be a princess.

The Princess and the Pea

by Thomas Nelson, Hans Christian Andersen, Alain Vaes, Rachel Isadora, Lauren Child

The timeless Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale!

A young prince wonders how he’ll ever find a true princess to marry. When a young girl shows up at the queen’s castle drenched from head to toe, no one believes she could be royalty. But when she feels a pea through twenty mattresses . . . could it be that she’s the one?

Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale is brought to life with soft, intricate illustrations by the beloved French illustrator Dorothée Duntze.

The Princess and the Pea

by Thomas Nelson, Hans Christian Andersen, Alain Vaes, Rachel Isadora, Lauren Child

When a prince sets out to find a princess to marry, he soon discovers this is not a simple task. There is no shortage of so-called princesses, but how can he tell whether or not they are what they claim to be?

Then one night a great storm rages, there comes a knock on the palace gate, and the prince's life is never the same . . .

The Princess and the Pea

by Thomas Nelson, Hans Christian Andersen, Alain Vaes, Rachel Isadora, Lauren Child

When a prince sets out to find a princess to marry, he soon discovers this is not a simple task. There is no shortage of so-called princesses, but how can he tell whether or not they are what they claim to be? Then one night, a great storm rages, there?s a knock on the palace gate, and the prince?s life is never the same.
Caldecott Honor?winning artist Rachel Isadora exquisitely illustrates this retelling of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale and takes readers to a beautiful African setting?a first for the ?true story? of a tiny pea that changed everything.

The Princess and the Pea

by Thomas Nelson, Hans Christian Andersen, Alain Vaes, Rachel Isadora, Lauren Child

When a bedraggled young lady shows up at the castle, only the queen will be able to determine if she's really the princess she claims to be by hiding a tiny green pea under twelve down mattresses.

The Princess and the Pea

by Thomas Nelson, Hans Christian Andersen, Alain Vaes, Rachel Isadora, Lauren Child

The prince is looking for a true princess to be his wife, but all the girls he meets are too rude, too vain or too greedy. One stormy night a young lady knocks on the palace door claiming to be a princess, so the queen decides to put her to the test. Will she feel the pea underneath the huge pile of mattresses?
This classic fairy tale is wonderfully brought to life with soft, colorful illustrations by popular illustrator Maja Dusíková.

The Princess and the Pea

by Thomas Nelson, Hans Christian Andersen, Alain Vaes, Rachel Isadora, Lauren Child

Fun, first fairy tale books to engage young readers.Introducing a brilliant new set of five Ready to Read books for young children. The set is designed to develop the reading confidence of children who can read a little, but who need lively and structured books to further develop their skills.Each book features a picture dictionary page, which highlights difficult words from the story. There is also a key words page that presents common words in context.Each familiar fairy tale is retold in simple sentences, making these readers easy to follow and enjoy. Stuart Lynch’s hilarious illustrations bring these readers to life and perfectly complement the charming stories.

The Princess and the Pea

by Thomas Nelson, Hans Christian Andersen, Alain Vaes, Rachel Isadora, Lauren Child

A beloved version of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale with soft, traditional illustrations by Maja Dusíková

Once upon a time a prince was looking for a princess to marry, but she would have to be a real princess. One stormy night a young woman knocks on the palace door claiming to be a princess. Putting her to the test, the queen places a single pea underneath a huge pile of mattresses. Is the young woman a real princess after all?

The Snowdrop

by Hans Christian Andersen

Book by Hans Christian Andersen

Little Mermaid

by Hans Christian Andersen, unknown author

For as long as she can remember, the little mermaid has yearned for her fifteenth birthday, when she will finally be old enough to explore the world above the waves. And what she finds there changes her life forever. For upon the sea, on that very first day, the little mermaid falls hopelessly in love with a handsome young prince. W. Heath Robinson's gorgeous illustrations, here surrounded by Hans Christian Andersen's story in large type. The pictures are the most charming ever.

Little Mermaid

by Hans Christian Andersen, unknown author

Extremely moving story of the little mermaid's tragic quest for true love and an immortal soul. NARRATOR: Aurora Wetzel

The Fir Tree (Fairy Tales) (English and Danish Edition)

by Hans Christian Andersen

A young fir tree is so anxious to grow up that it does not appreciate its childhood or its finest moment, as a Christmas tree, until its life is over and it becomes firewood

A Poet's Bazaar: A Journey to Greece, Turkey and Up the Danube

by Hans Christian Andersen

The author recounts his experience traveling through Greece, the Orient, and Austria and shares his observations on train travel

Little Rhymes by Hans Christian Andersen, With Little Photos by Harald Paetz

by Hans Christian Andersen

This beautiful facsimile volume represents the first ever printing of Andersen's Fotograferede Børnegrupper in English. This book is a collaboration between Andersen, who wrote the verse, and the famous early Danish photographer Harald Paetz. The illustrations in the book are albumen prints of posed and costumed children and they depict scenes of play and home life. Little Rhymes is an extremely important book in the history of children's literature and photographic illustration as it represents the first children's book in the history of photography to be illustrated with photographs of live subjects posed dramatically.Extraordinarily rare, the book remains an astounding and surprising venture between a world-famous author and an innovative photographer. This is the only facsimile edition of this important work, and it is the first – and only – time it has been translated into English.With an introduction by Mus White and a brief bibliography of related works.

Hans Christian Andersen Classic Stories

by Hans Christian Andersen, Diane Wolkstein

Newly remastered for digital formats, this is the definitive recording of Hans Christian Andersen's best-loved stories. Diane Wolkstein, the artistic director of the Hans Christian Andersen Center in New York City, has long set the standard for public performance of Andersen's stories through her frequent appearances at the Hans Christian Andersen statue in Central Park.

For Sure! For Sure!

by Hans Christian Andersen

Winner of NAPPA Children's Resources Gold Award

Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense, Denmark and grew up to be the world's greatest storyteller. He is best known for hist stories The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Pea, The Ugly Duckling, The Nightingale, and The Emperor's New Clothes. His stories are loved by children everywhere.
In Mus White's skillful adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic folk story, "There Is No Doubt About It", the news that a hen has lost a feather grows into a humorous tale of five chickens engaged in battle as the story spreads from coop to coop and from hen to hen. This new translation is faithful to the original and yet remains as fresh and appealing today as the day it was written.
Stefan Czernecki's bright primary illustrations and panel design reflect the comic boldness as each chicken passes along the story, until it is no longer recognizable to the original hen who started it in the first place. For Sure! For Sure! is a powerful story with a strong message that both children and adults will enjoy. This retelling of an old fairytale teaches readers the importance of citizenship and trustworthiness.

Brothers, Very Far Away and Other Poems

by Hans Christian Andersen

Book by Andersen, Hans Christian

Travels (Green Integer)

by Hans Christian Andersen

A book of travels by the great children's fabulist, Hans Christian Andersen.

Mary Engelbreit's The Snow Queen

by Hans Christian Andersen

Mary Engelbreight's whimsical illustrations have made her one of America's most recognized and beloved artists. And now with over 210,000 copies in print, her beautiful retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen is the perfect marriage of an artist's imagination with that of a storyteller.

Combining Mary Engelbright's clear bright colors and exuberant detail with the classic story about a feisty heroine who will stop at nothing, a conjuror's twists and turns, and the triumph of love and innocence over wickedness and evil, The Snow Queen is pure enchantment, a lovely gift for children and adult Mary Engelbreight fans alike.

Selection of the Literary Guild and Troll Book Club. Suitable for ages 5 and up. 211,000 copies in print.

The Snow Queen and Other Stories

by Hans Christian Andersen

Andersen drew from recollections of his own childhood when penning these fairy tales which are among the most beloved ever written. The six unabridged stories-The Snow Queen, The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor's New Suit, The Princess and the Pea, The Little Mermaid, and The Little Match-Seller-charm and delight while dispensing thoughtful life lessons.

The Swineherd

by Hans Christian Andersen, H Andersen, L Zwerger

Product Description Who is the most foolish? The prince who turns himself into a swinherd to go courting the emperor's daughter? The princess who hates the sweet red rose because it's not artificial? Or perhaps the emperor who throws his slipper at them both when he finds them kissing. Classic Hans Christian Andersen tale about human nature. Full-color illustrations. About the Author Virginia Andersen (Coronado, CA) is a freelance author and writer who has written or contributed to nearly 25 books about PC-based applications, including many student tutorials and accompanying instructor manuals with exercise disks. Virginia is certified as a Microsoft Access MOUS Expert. She has over 25 years experience in computer science applications, analysis, and engineering - including extensive technical writing and editing. Her government and defense projects include lunar mapping, reliability engineering, undersea surveillance, weapon system interface simulation, and naval communications. Her civilian projects include computerized project management and horse race handicapping. She holds a M.S. in Systems Management, University of Southern California, an M.S. in Computer Science, University of Southern California and a B.S. Mathematics, Stanford University.Lisbeth Zwerger was born in Vienna, where she later studied at the Academy of Art. Internationally renowned as one of the finest contemporary illustrators of children's literature, Zwerger chose ""The Gift of the Magi"" as the first American story she illustrated.

The Swineherd

by Hans Christian Andersen, H Andersen, L Zwerger

Lisbeth Zwerger, winner of the 1990 Hans Christian Andersen Medal, brings her distinctive talent to this classic Andersen fairy tale of a foolish Prince who seeks to marry the Emperor’s daughter, and the even more foolish Princess who fails to recognize his true worth. When the Princess refuses him, he disguises himself as a swineherd and plays her favorite songs. By the time she warms up to him it’s too late; he reveals his true identity and leaves her all alone. It’s a delightfully silly tale of human nature, brought wonderfully to life by the incomparable Ms. Zwerger.

The Snow Queen

by Hans Christian Andersen

The Snow Queen sweeps Kay away to her icy kingdom of cold reason...kissing away his memory of little Gerda; however, Gerda, retaining all the qualities of innocence and warmth that Kay has lost is able to go out into the wide world in search of him...finally reaching him in the Snow Queen's palace and ridding him of the bit of glass that was turning his heart to ice. NARRATOR: Aurora Wetzel

The Snow Queen

by Hans Christian Andersen

When the cold-hearted Snow Queen abducts her dear friend Kay, Gerda sets out on a perilous and magical journey to find him and try to free him from the Snow Queen's dreadful spell.

The Snow Queen

by Hans Christian Andersen

The original adventure to the palace of the Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated by the legendary European artist Bernadette Watts.

When a young boy’s heart is pierced by a splinter of glass and turned to ice, he is taken away by the Snow Queen. His closest friend, a young girl named Gerda, goes on a courageous journey to save him. Her kindness and loving nature convince everyone she meets to help her on her travels, and at last she reaches the palace of the Snow Queen where she restores his heart and frees him from the Queen’s icy grip.

Stunning illustrations bring new life to this unabridged story that has inspired a new generation of young readers, just as it has for over a century.

The Snow Queen

by Hans Christian Andersen

A classic translation of one of the world's greatest fairy tales €” a magical story of a young girl's quest to save the boy she loves.When Kay is lured from his home by the beautiful, cruel Snow Queen, his friend Gerda sets out on an epic journey to rescue him. As she searches, she encounters a series of strangers to whom she relays her plight. Charmed by her story and her innocence, each of them helps Gerda, so that at last she is able to find the Snow Queen's icy palace. But at the end of her epic journey, will Gerda manage to set Kay free? Soft, ethereal artwork and a faithful translation set the mood for a keepsake edition of Andersen's much-loved winter's tale.

The Snow Queen

by Hans Christian Andersen

When Kai is cursed by a magic mirror, he can no longer perceive goodness in anything - not his best friend Gerda, nor the roses in the garden. One wintery evening, he is kidnapped by the wicked Snow Queen and swept away to live for ever in her kingdom of ice.

Friendless and shoe-less, Gerda must travel through inhospitable lands, with only crows to guide her and bandits for company, in order to find her beloved friend. And when she gets there, how will she melt the ice in his heart?

Nearly two centuries after its first publication, The Snow Queen endures as a tale of love and loss, good and evil, and loyalty in the face of great hardships.

The Snow Queen

by Hans Christian Andersen

A magic mirror in which good and evil are hideously distorted breaks, and its tiny pieces fly all over the world. One piece lodges in the eye of a little boy named Kay, transforming his vision. Another pierces his heart, turning it cold as ice. Kay’s playmate Gerda is shocked by the change in her friend, and becomes heartbroken when he disappears. A perilous journey to find Kay takes Gerda to a land locked in ice and snow, where she must outwit the powerful Snow Queen to rescue her beloved friend. The haunting illustrations capture all the mystery and magic of Andersen’s longest, most imaginative tale.

Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales (She Children's Classic)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Product Description A collection of classic tales includes "Ugly Duckling," "The Snow Queen," "Thumbelina," and " The Brave Tin Soldier." From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 6AChildren and adults whose knowledge of Hans Christian Andersen is based on movies or abridged retellings are in for a genuine treat as nine of his best-loved fairy tales are read aloud by actress Judi Dench. The versions of the tales selected for this collection are authentic, with no attempt made to update or modernize them. The effect is pure Andersen with the beautiful language resonating through Dench's skillful reading. For listeners who have never heard "The Little Mermaid," Dench's reading of the description of the sea witch's lair is chilling. The old soldier of "The Tinderbox" is crafty and world-weary by turns as Dench recreates the spirit of Andersen's tales. The sound quality is excellent, and the audience will savor every bit of dialogue and narrative. Young children who are accustomed to shortened versions of "The Ugly Duckling" may not be ready for this full-length version, while older listeners may appreciate the original story especially with Dench's poignant interpretation. Teachers and librarians who wish to introduce students to the true Hans Christian Andersen will find this collection a real treasure.ANancy L. Chu, Western Illinois University, MacombCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. From AudioFile Judi Dench's delivery is extremely polished, and her British accent gives these stories a unique flavor. Dench reads a selection of the most popular Andersen tales: "The Ugly Duckling," "The Little Mermaid," "The Emperor's New Clothes," and so on. She has fun with the evil characters, best showcased in a memorable dialogue between the witch and the soldier in "The Tinderbox." D.B. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Andersen's Fairy Tales (Wordsworth's Children's Classics) by Hans Christian Andersen (1993-01-05)

by Hans Christian Andersen

This collection of over forty of Andersen's most popular stories includes The Mermaid, The Real Princess, The Snow Queen, The Tinder Box, The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes and The Little Match Girl.

The Complete Fairy Tales - Hans Christian Andersen (Wordsworth Special Editions)

by Hans Christian Andersen

The Complete Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, the son of a shoemaker. His early life was wretched, but he was adopted by a patron and became a short-story writer, novelist and playwright, though he remains best-known for his magical fairy tales which were published between 1835 and 1872. For 150 years his stories have been delighting both adults and children. Packed with a light-hearted whimsy combined with a mature wisdom they are as entrancing as ever. Here are all of Andersen's 168 tales, and among the favourites are 'The Red Shoes', 'The Mermaid', 'The Real Princess', 'The Emperor's New Clothes', The Tinder Box' and of course 'The Ugly Duckling'.

New Danish Plays (Series B (Norvik Press))

by Hans Christian Andersen

Jess Ornsbo's Odysseus from Vraa is set in a modern environment with characters shorn of any heroic and mythical qualities. Set in late seventeenth century Denmark, Sven Holm's Lenora is about Lenora Christina, daughter of a Danish king and devoted wife of a traitor during her last years, coming to terms with her faith and her fate. Morning and Evening, by Astrid Saalbach, follows a group of characters through the course of a day, observing their attempts to communicate with each other in a fragmented world where not even personality is fixed, and actors can take on new roles, which are yet vaguely reminiscent of the old. The final work is Kaj Nissen's radio play, Fair Kirstin, an historical monologue spoken by a country girl who becomes the mistress of the king of Denmark. Additional translators include Julian Garner and Malene S. Madsen.

The Red Shoes

by Hans Christian Andersen, Eleri Glass, Gloria Fowler

Have you ever wished for something so hard that you could think of nothing else? When Karen becomes entranced by a pair of beautiful red dancing shoes in a shop window, they fill her every thought and dream. One fateful day, she is able to buy the shoes for herself, only to learn later, as the shopkeeper tells her, to "be careful what you wish for, because it may come true."

The enthralling presentation of this Hans Christian Andersen classic will win readers over with its luminous illustrations and engaging text, and will remind them of the lessons of life and love.

The Red Shoes

by Hans Christian Andersen, Eleri Glass, Gloria Fowler

Have you ever wished for something so hard that you could think of nothing else? When Karen becomes entranced by a pair of beautiful red dancing shoes in a shop window, they fill her every thought and dream. One fateful day, she is able to buy the shoes for herself, only to learn later, as the shopkeeper tells her, to "be careful what you wish for, because it may come true."

The enthralling presentation of this Hans Christian Andersen classic will win readers over with its luminous illustrations and engaging text, and will remind them of the lessons of life and love.

The Red Shoes

by Hans Christian Andersen, Eleri Glass, Gloria Fowler

Simply Read Books

The Red Shoes

by Hans Christian Andersen, Eleri Glass, Gloria Fowler

The Red Shoes is now available in paperback! All of the shoes in the shoe store are plain and dull except for one pair: the apple red shoes, just waiting to be picked. The little girl knows that they are the shoes for her, but can she convince her mom? This cheerful tale is matched with charming illustrations that depict the fashions of the 1960s.

The Red Shoes

by Hans Christian Andersen, Eleri Glass, Gloria Fowler

A contemporary retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic beautifully illustrated by artist Sun Young Yoo.

Five Hans Christian Andersen Stories: Shepherdess & Chimney Sweep, Pixie at Grover'S, Sweethearts, Tinderbox & Twelve by Coach

by Hans Christian Andersen

Perhaps less familiar stories from HCA but many surprises as we go from the adventurous elopement of the Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep to the cunning of the soldier in the Tinder box to the difficult choice made by the Pixie to the romance between toys and last a remarkable New Year's Eve. NARRATOR: Aurora Wetzel

Have You Heard?: The Happy Family, the Old House, the Drop of Water

by Hans Christian Andersen

Two naive snails spend their days hoping someday to be taken to the manor hours, cooked, and presented on silver trays - The Happy Family. A bittersweet tale about a little boy who gives one of his tin soldiers to an elderly neighbor who he feels must be very lonely and the anguish the tin soldier feels in being separated from the little boy's family - The Old House. Andersen's satirical comment on society - The Drop of Water. NARRATOR: Aurora Wetzel

The Little Match Girl & the Fir Tree

by Hans Christian Andersen

THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL & THE FIR TREE: : UNOPENED FACTORY SEALED AUDIO CASSETTE TAPE,,

Hans Christian Andersen Stories for Children: Grown-Ups May Listen If They Wish

by Hans Christian Andersen

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Hans Christian Andersen Stories for Grown-Ups: Children May Listen If They Wish

by Hans Christian Andersen

Includes Side A: Story of a Mother; Five from a Peapod; She Was Good for Nothing. Side B: Everything in its Right Place; Gardener & the Family; Absolutely True

The Steadfast Tin Soldier, the Princess on the Pea, the Little Green Ones

by Hans Christian Andersen, Aurora Wetzel

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Two Baronesses, The

by Hans Christian Andersen

In addition to the fairy tales for which he was so well known, Hans Christian Andersen published several novels including "The Two Baronesses" (1848), "Be or Not to Be" (1857), and "Lucky Peter" (1870). There is a good deal of autobiographical material in all of them. "The Two Baronesses," with "The Improvisatore" perhaps the best of Andersen's novels, owed some of its inspiration to the works of Sir Walter Scott, which Andersen greatly admired, and particularly to "The Heart of Midlothian," his favorite novel.

Old Church Bell and Other Stories, The

by Hans Christian Andersen

Contents:The Old Church BellA Story from the Sand-DunesThe Last Dream of the Old Oak TreeIn Sweden

Stories for Girls: Lovingly Adapted for Twenty-First Century Children

by Hans Christian Andersen

Product Description

Fourteen of Hans Christian Andersen's best loved tales for girls, lovingly adapted for twenty-first century children. Includes The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Pea, The Little Match Girl, The Ugly Duckling, The Snow Queen and Thumbelina.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

The Little Match Girl
It was terribly cold and quickly growing dark on the last evening of the old year. The snow was coming down fast and covering everything in a thick white blanket. In the cold and dark, a poor little girl, with a bare head and naked feet, roamed the streets all alone.
She had been wearing a pair of slippers when she left home that morning. But they were of little use. They were too large, so large, in fact, that they belonged to her mother. The little girl had lost them running across a street to avoid two horse-drawn carriages that were racing along very fast and might have crushed her beneath their steel-covered wheels. Afterward, she could not find one of the slippers. A boy grabbed the other and ran away, saying that he would use it as a cradle when he had children of his own.
So the little girl went on in her naked feet, which soon turned red and blue from the cold. In an old apron that was much too big for her, she carried some matches. She had a bundle of them in her hands and had tried very hard that day to sell them to strangers on the street. But no one had bought a single match the whole day. No one had even given her a penny out of kindness. Shivering with cold and hunger, she crept along, ignored by all and unseen by most. The snowflakes fell on her long hair, which hung in curls down to her shoulders. Poor little child, she looked so miserable and so lonely.
Copyright 2001 Michael W. Perry, All Rights Reserved.

The Wild Swans

by Hans Christian Andersen, Amy Ehrlich, Naomi Lewis, Jackie Morris

In a newly illustrated edition of the classic fairy tale, eleven brothers who have been turned into swans by their evil stepmother are saved by their beautiful sister.

The Wild Swans

by Hans Christian Andersen, Amy Ehrlich, Naomi Lewis, Jackie Morris

When her eleven brothers are turned into mute swans by their evil stepmother, brave Eliza endures great suffering to break the spell and rescue them. A story of loyalty, deceit, and the healing power of love, this classic fairy tale is exquisitely illustrated by Susan Jeffers. Luminous new jacket art, newly rendered interior art, and gold foil throughout enhance the wonderment of this glorious, largeformat reissue.

The Wild Swans

by Hans Christian Andersen, Amy Ehrlich, Naomi Lewis, Jackie Morris

This very beautiful and lyrical extended version of the fairy tale 'The Wild Swans' by Hans Christian Andersen is the much anticipated companion to East of the Sun, West of the Moon. With strong characterization of the heroine and also with more rounded characterisation of the wicked stepmother than in the original version, and with delicate watercolor paintings throughout, this is both a wonderful story and delightful gift. Beautifully presented in a jacketed edition with foiled title.

The Wild Swans

by Hans Christian Andersen, Amy Ehrlich, Naomi Lewis, Jackie Morris

A princess has eleven brothers. The twelve siblings live happily and well, until their father decides to remarry. Their new stepmother is a wicked woman, and she turns all the brothers into swans and banishes the princess from the palace. And so it is left to Elisa to endure countless hardships alone in order to save her beloved brothers from the spell.

This edition also contains a new translation of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved story The Nightingale, a story about a Chinese emperor who prefers the song of a mechanical nightingale to that of the real bird. When he falls ill, it is the nightingale who saves him. The story has been adapted for stage, opera, muscial theatre and television many times.

Juan el bobo

by Hans Christian Andersen

This story shows how foolish it is to take yourself too seriously.

El ruisen or del emperador

by Hans Christian Andersen

Though the Emperor neglects the nightingale in preference for a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird returns to revive the dying ruler with its beautiful song.

El Patito Feo

by Hans Christian Andersen

Scorned by everyone because he is different, the ugly duckling discovers after a lonely winter that he has grown into a beautiful swan.

Thumbelina & Other Fairytales

by Hans Christian Andersen

A collection of tales includes "Thumbelina," The Brave Tin Soldier," The Princess and the Pea," "The Butterfly," "The Flea and the Professor," "The Flying Trunk," "The Metal Pig," "The Storks," "The Silver Shilling," and "The Nightingale."

Andersen's Fairy Tales 2CD

by Hans Christian Andersen, Han Christian Andersen, Erica Johns

7 Tales:
Disc 1: The Emperor's new clothes; The tinderbox; The travelling companions
Disc 2: The ugly duckling; The little match girl; The swineherd; Big Claus and Little Claus.

El Traje Nuevo del Emperador

by Hans Christian Andersen

Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making him beautiful new clothes, visible only to those fit for their posts, but during a royal procession in which he first wears them, a child whispers that the emperor has nothing on.

Andersen tesoro de cuentos

by Hans Christian Andersen

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Bien hecho, esposo mio!

by Hans Christian Andersen

Even when her husband ends up with a sack of rotten apples in exchange for a horse a peasant woman is sure he can do no wrong.

El cuidador de puercos

by Hans Christian Andersen

A prince disguises himself as a swineherd and learns the true character of the princess he desires.

The Tinder Box (Classics Illustrated Junior : No. 540)

by Hans Christian Andersen

An enchanting story of a young soldier who meets a witch who sends him on an errand. Through the use of a magic tinder box, three dogs and a princess, the young prince finds happiness. Fillers include: Aesop's Fables "The Lioness and her Family"; "Hickety, Pickety," The Animal World -- "The Kinkajou" and a color me page on the back inside cover.

The Chimney Sweep (Classics Illustrated Junior : No. 536)

by Hans Christian Andersen

A new reprint of an old classic!

Thumbelina (Classics Illustrated Junior)

by Hans Christian Andersen

A comic book adaptation of the classic story of a beautiful girl no bigger than a thumb that has a series of adventures after being kidnapped by a toad.

Boy's Life (Green Integer)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Along with Green Integer's previous volume of Andersen's autobiographical writings, Travels, this new volume-which recounts the fantastic boyhood experiences of the great Danish storyteller-will help English-language readers to perceive Andersen's popularity in Europe as a writer of autobiography and other essayistic work. This book is part of a year-long celebration of the 200th anniversary of Andersen's birth in 1805.

El Soldadito de Plomo

by Hans Christian Andersen

The perilous adventures of a toy soldier who loves a paper dancing girl culminate in tragedy for both of them.

El traje del emperador (Troquelados clásicos series) (Spanish Edition)

by Hans Christian Andersen

This collection of classic tales will delight both children and adults. The accessible adaptations, colorful illustrations, and die-cut shapes make for hours of reading, fun, and bonding.
Esta colección de cuentos clásicos deleitará tanto a los niños como a los adultos. Las adaptaciones accesibles, ilustraciones vibrantes y formas troqueladas proveerán horas de lectura, divertimiento y vinculación.

A Threepence's Trip

by Hans Christian Andersen, Eric S. Rosen

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The Dung Beetle

by Hans Christian Andersen, Eric S. Rosen, Michener, Ted

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Hans Christian Andersen (Obras selectas series)

by Hans Christian Andersen

The classic works of literature contained in each of these volumes represent each author's best and most famous writings. A wonderful introduction to world literature, this finely crafted and affordable series offers the works of these world-renowned authors to a wider audience.
Includes The Emperor's New Clothes, The Little Mermaid, and others.

La Reina de Las Nieves

by Hans Christian Andersen

La Reina de las Nieves es una maravillosa historia en la que se enfrentan el poder, la inocencia y el amor. Utilizando simbolismos deliciosamente originales, Hans Christian Andersen logra exponer en su relato la verdadera naturaleza del pecado y sus efectos engañosos en nuestras vidas. Y es el amor, un amor firme y constante quien, en el desarrollo del relato, de una forma enternecedora y no exenta de humor, sale vencedor en un hermoso final. Un delicioso cuento que cautivará la imaginación de niños y adultos.

El ruisenor

by Hans Christian Andersen

Product Description



Paired with exquisite paintings, this rendition of a story originally written in 1844 is graceful and true to the tale's rich humor. Teaching the value of what is simple and genuine, this is the tale of the emperor of China, who lives in the most marvelous palace in the world, and how he learns a valuable lesson from a gentle kitchen maid and the beautiful sweet song of a nightingale. This translation is a timeless edition of a treasured classic.


 



Acompañado con exquisitas pinturas, esta interpretación de una historia escrita originalmente en 1844 es fiel al estilo de humor de los cuentos. Enseñando el valor de lo que es simple y genuino, el emperador de China, que vive en el más maravilloso palacio del mundo, aprende una importante lección de una amable criada de cocina y de la bella canción de un ruiseñor. El resultado es una perdurable edición de un valioso clásico.





About the Author



Hans Christian Andersen is the author of numerous children's books, including
The Emporer has New Clothes,
The Little Mermaid, and
Thumbelina.
Stephen Mitchell is the author of more than 30 books for adults and children, including
The Frog Prince,
The Gospel According to Jesus, and
Meetings with the Archangel.
Bagram Ibattouline has worked in the fields of fine and graphic arts and mural and textile design.

Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales, With the original Danish illustrations

by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales are like exquisite jewels, drawing from us gasps of recognition and delight. Writing in the midst of a Europe-wide rebirth of national literature, Anderson broke new ground with his fairy tales in two important ways. First, he composed them in the vernacular, mimicking the language he used in telling them to children aloud. Second, he set his tales in his own land and time, giving rise to his loving descriptions of the Danish countryside. In contrast to such folklorists as the Brothers Grimm, Anderson’s tales are grounded in the real and often focus on the significance of small or overlooked things.

Tinderbox --
Little Claus and big Claus --
Princess on the pea --
Thumbelina --
Traveling companion --
Little mermaid --
Emperor's new clothes --
Steadfast tin soldier --
Wild swans --
Flying trunk --
Nightingale --
Sweethearts --
Ugly duckling --
Fir tree --
Snow queen --
Red shoes --
Shepherdess and the chimney sweep --
Shadow --
Old house --
Little match girl --
Story of a mother --
Collar --
Bell --
Marsh King's daughter --
Wind tells of Valdemar Daae and his daughters --
Snowman --
Ice maiden --
Wood nymph --
Most incredible thing --
Auntie toothache.

Hans Christian Andersen Illustrated Fairytales: The Brave Tin Soldier / Clod Hans / A Gift for Hans / The Ugly Duckling

by Hans Christian Andersen

Collects translations of a number of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales, each illustrated by a different artist.

Hans Christian Andersen Illustrated Fairytales: The Snowdrop / There is A Difference / The Emperor's New Clothes / Thumbelina / What the Old Man Does

by Hans Christian Andersen

Collects translations of a number of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales, each illustrated by a different artist.

Hans Christian Andersen Illustrated Fairytales

by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen's spell binding stories present deep moral lessons spanning cultural and generational differences. A thread of optimism weaves its way through stories, giving hope and inspiration to all readers.

Hans Christian Andersen Illustrated Fairytales

by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen's spell binding stories present deep moral lessons spanning cultural and generational differences. A thread of optimism weaves its way through his stories, giving hope and inspiration to all readers.

Hans Christian Andersen Illustrated Fairytales

by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen tales are among some of the most outstanding. His spell binding stories present deep moral lessons spanning cultural and generational differences. A thread of optimism weaves its way through, giving hope and inspiration to all readers.

80 Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen

This edition was issued from Odense the Poet's native town. Published in co-operation with Hans Christian Andersen House, Odense. Illustrations are reproducitons from the original drawings in the Andersen Museum at Odense. Red leather cover in a blue cardboard sleave.

Fairytales

by Hans Christian Andersen

Sixteen tales including "Little Claus and Big Claus," "Father's Always Right," and "The Goblin and the Grocer."

Hans Christian Andersen: 80 Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen

80 of Hans Christian Andersen's 160 stories. Illustrated through out. Blue edition.

Märchen

by Hans Christian Andersen

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Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales, Published in Cooperation with the Hans Christian Andersen House, Odense (In Four Volumes)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen (1805 - 1875) was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories, called eventyr in Danish or 'fairy-tales' in English, express themes that transcend age and nationality. Andersen's fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages, have become culturally embedded in the West's collective consciousness, readily accessible to children, but presenting lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity for mature readers as well. Some of his most famous fairy tales include 'The Emperor's New Clothes,' 'The Little Mermaid,' 'The Nightingale,' 'The Snow Queen,' 'The Ugly Duckling,' and many more. His stories have inspired ballets, both animated and live-action films, and plays.

Ugly Duckling

by Hans Christian Andersen, Elizabeth McLeod

An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.

The Illustrated Tales: With His Travels, Life And Times

by Hans Christian Andersen

Brings together over 150 tales with illustrations, presenting them in chronological order by the year in which they were written, and gives a chronological and biographical sketch of the author's life and travels.

LA Princesse Au Petit Pois (French Edition)

by Hans Christian Andersen

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9 eventyr

by Hans Christian Andersen

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Traje nuevo del emperador / Emperor's New Clothes (Spanish Edition)

by Hans Christian Andersen

A retelling of Andersen's classic tale about a vain emperor who falls victim to the wiles of two scheming thieves

Les Habits Neufs De L Empereur (French Edition)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making him beautiful new clothes, visible only to those fit for their posts, but when he wears them during a royal procession, a child recognizes that the emperor has nothing on.

The Ugly Duckling (Spanish edition)

by Hans Christian Andersen

El patito feo es uno de los cuentos más tiernos de Hans Christian Andersen. La historia trata de lo difícil que puede ser descubrir nuestra propia belleza interior. Las acuarelas del artista Jerry Pinkney, galardonado con la Medalla de Honor Caldecott, plasman con amor el dolor y el triunfo, el humor y la compasión de esta fábula eterna.

The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales (MinaLima Edition): (Illustrated with Interactive Elements)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Featuring beloved characters such as the Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and the Snow Queen, a deluxe full-color edition of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairytales, illustrated with stunning drawings and interactive artwork from MinaLima, the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise—the perfect companion for fans of the Disney live-action film The Little Mermaid which will include a mix of songs from Hamilton‘s Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken.
Nearly two hundred years after its publication in 1837, Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless fairytales continue to inspire young imaginations. This beautiful unabridged edition brings together many of the Danish writer’s favorite stories that have become literary classics, including "The Little Mermaid", "Thumbelina", "The Snow Queen", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Emperor’s New Clothes", and more.
The thirteen stories in The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales are illustrated with specially commissioned artwork and ten exclusive interactive features including: A dial with six mermaids A Duckling transforming into a swan Mattresses that pull away to reveal a pea The Snow Queen’s palace
Gorgeously designed, this keepsake illustrated edition—the fourth book in Harper Design’s series of reimagined children’s classics—will be treasured by readers of all ages for generations to come.

HANS ANDERSENS FAIRY TALES : PUFFIN CLASSICS

by Hans Christian Andersen

This enchanting collection, retold by writer and critic Naomi Lewis, contains twelve of Hans Christian Andersen's magnificent stories. It includes Thumbelina, a little girl no more than a thumb-joint high, The Emperor's New Clothes, the tale of a man who cares only for his appearance and The Little Mermaid, who longs to one day marry a human prince. With a wonderful cover illustration and new introduction by award-winning picture-book creator Jan Pienkowski.

Fairy Tales (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

by Hans Christian Andersen

*Includes "The Little Mermaid," now a major motion picture from Disney starring Halle Bailey and directed by Rob Marshall*

The famous tales of Hans Christian Andersen—some of the best-known fairy tales in the world—in a sparkling translation by award-winning translator Tiina Nunnally

A Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition, featuring flaps, deckled edges, and specially commissioned cover art by acclaimed cartoonist Anders Nilsen

Hans Christian Andersen was the profoundly imaginative writer and storyteller who revolutionized literature for children. He gave us the now standard versions of some traditional fairy tales—with an anarchic twist—but many of his most famous tales sprang directly from his imagination. The thirty stories here range from exuberant early works such as "The Tinderbox" and "The Emperor's New Clothes" through poignant masterpieces such as "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling" to more subversive later tales such as "The Ice Maiden" and "The Wood Nymph."

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

The Princess and the Pea (Little Golden Book)

by Hans Christian Andersen

A Little Golden Book version of the timeless fairytale of a princess and her sleepless night.

Hans Christian Andersen’s classic The Princess and the Pea is a timeless story beloved for its bold princess and a little pea that ends up causing a big problem. Featuring beautiful illustrations filled with a bright array of colors, this charming Little Golden Book makes for a perfect bedtime read.

The Annotated Hans Christian Andersen

by Hans Christian Andersen

A richly entertaining and informative collection of Hans Christian Andersen's stories, annotated by one of America's leading folklore scholars. In her most ambitious annotated work to date, Maria Tatar celebrates the stories told by Denmark's "perfect wizard" and re-envisions Hans Christian Andersen as a writer who casts his spell on both children and adults. Andersen's most beloved tales, such as "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Little Mermaid," are now joined by "The Shadow" and "Story of a Mother," mature stories that reveal his literary range and depth. Tatar captures the tales' unrivaled dramatic and visual power, showing exactly how Andersen became one of the world's ten most translated authors, along with Shakespeare, Dickens, and Marx. Lushly illustrated with more than one hundred fifty rare images, many in full color, by artists such as Arthur Rackham and Edmund Dulac, The Annotated Hans Christian Andersen will captivate readers with annotations that explore the rich social and cultural dimensions of the nineteenth century and construct a compelling portrait of a writer whose stories still fascinate us today.

The Snow Queen (Dover Children's Classics)

by Hans Christian Andersen

When Gerda's beloved playmate, Kai, disappears one winter afternoon, all of the grownups give him up as forever lost. But Gerda knows in her heart that Kai can be rescued, and with nothing more than the clothes on her back, she journeys to a far country, populated by an ancient sorceress, friendly crows, and fearsome robbers. Gerda's power to face every obstacle in the quest to save her friend from his kidnapper, The Snow Queen, lies in her innocence and her abiding faith.
Storyteller Hans Christian Andersen is famed for his heartwarming tales of enduring love and persistence in the face of adversity. Enchanting full-color images by Golden Age illustrator Edmund Dulac enhance Andersen's fairy tale of a girl's unshakable determination and stirring heroism, a classic that inspired the Disney animated film Frozen.

Hans Christian Andersen's Fairytales

by Hans Christian Andersen

Lisbeth Zwerger is one of the world’s preeminent children’s book artists, and one of the most original interpreters of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairytales. This handsome collection, originally published in 1991 now returns in celebration of Hans Christian Andersen’s 200th birthday. It includes eleven favorite stories, such as "The Princess and the Pea" and "The Emperor’s New Clothes," as well as lesser-known but equally wonderful stories, all featuring Ms. Zwerger’s distinctively elegant, witty illustrations. This superb anthology is bound to become a treasured part of every child’s library.

The Ugly Duckling (Oversize Gift Edition)

by Hans Christian Andersen

An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.

Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tale Collection

by Hans Christian Andersen

Five beloved Hans Christian Andersen fairytales—The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, The Nightingale, and The Emperor’s New Clothes—illustrated by world renowned Czech illustrator Josef Palecek make this stunning collection a wonderful addition to your family's library.

Tales of Hans Christian Andersen: Candlewick Illustrated Classic (Candlewick Illustrated Classics)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Candlewick Illustrated Classics are collectible editions that bring treasured stories to life with lavish full-color illustrations and elegant French flaps.

This superb collection of thirteen Andersen tales includes "The Princess and the Pea," "Thumbelina," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Snow Queen." Naomi Lewis' translations brilliantly capture Andersen's irresistible humor and conversational tone, and a whole host of memorable characters are brought to life in Joel Stewart's fresh and whimsical illustrations.

Princess Tales (Abbeville Classic Fairy Tales)

by Hans Christian Andersen, Charles Perrault, Brothers Grimm

A delightful boxed set of four classic fairy tales about princesses and their adventures. Includes Cinderella, The Princess and The Pea, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs from the Abbeville Classic Fairy Tales series.

Fairy tales, unlike children, never age, and the most enduring fairy tale collections combine concise, engaging storytelling with colorful, charming illustrations. Now four of the most popular children’s tales, each featuring one of the world’s most famous princesses, have been gathered into just such a collection: Princess Tales.

Whether they are familiar with the stories or experiencing them for the first time, young readers will delight in following Cinderella’s journey from rags to royalty, Snow White’s flight from her stepmother into the dark forest, the test of the regal heroine in The Princess and the Pea, and the long wait for the kiss of the prince in Sleeping Beauty. Rendered in clear, compelling language perfect for early readers, the stories are accompanied by whimsical and imaginative artwork that brings them vividly to life, as well as a picture game at the end of each tale that helps children sort out and remember what they have read. A lovely addition to library, classroom, or living room bookshelf, Princess Tales is sure to become young readers’ favorite version of these four favorite stories.

Family Favorites (Abbeville Classic Fairy Tales)

by Hans Christian Andersen, Brothers Grimm

A delightful boxed set of four classic fairy tales, ideally suited for shared family reading. Includes The Emperor's New Clothes, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Elves and the Shoemaker and The Gingerbread Man from the Abbeville Classic Fairy Tales series.

Fairy tales, unlike children, never age, and the most enduring fairy tale collections combine concise, engaging storytelling with colorful, charming illustrations. Now four of these classic stories, popular with families throughout the world, have been gathered into just such a collection: Family Favorites.

Whether they are fully familiar with the stories or experiencing them for the first time, young readers will delight in the mischief of the little girl in Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the magic of the tiny heroes of The Elves and the Shoemaker, the silliness and truth contained in the fable of The Emperor's New Clothes, and the surprise ending of the mouth-watering tale of The Gingerbread Man. Parents will have their own fun sharing these classics with the little ones, and remembering them for themselves. Rendered in clear, compelling language perfect for early readers, the stories are accompanied by whimsical and imaginative artwork that brings them vividly to life, as well as a picture game at the end of each tale that helps children sort out and remember what they have read. A lovely addition to any living room bookshelf, Family Favorites is sure to become as much a tradition as the stories themselves.

Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales: Gilded Pocket Edition (Arcturus Ornate Classics)

by Hans Christian Andersen

This elegant hardback edition presents Hans Christian Anderson classic fairy tales, featuring beautiful gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.

Hans Christian Anderson is the ultimate author of the literary fairy-tale. His utterly original stories with their beauty, tragedy and strangeness have captivated the imagination of readers, both young and old. This collection contains 35 of his best-known tales, including 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Ugly Duckling', 'The Snow Queen', 'The Emperor's New Suit', 'The Little Match-Seller' and 'Thumbelina'.

This deluxe pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic translation by H. P. Paull, and is presented with an embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

The Ugly Duckling: The Graphic Novel (Graphic Spin)

by Hans Christian Andersen

In a faraway land, perched upon her little nest, Mother Duck waits for her last remaining egg to hatch. When the odd little egg finally breaks open, Mother Duck is shocked to see an ugly duckling staring up at her. Despite its homeliness, Mother Duck adores her awkward child and does her best to protect him. Unfortunately, no one else on the farm wants anything to do with the Ugly Duckling, and he is driven from the farm to fend for himself. Survival, however, takes more than good looks, and the plucky little duck plods bravely into the wilderness.

The Little Mermaid and Other Tales (Children's Signature Clothbound Editions)

by Hans Christian Andersen

A carefully curated, illustrated collection of Hans Christian Andersen’s most famous fairy tales, now available in an unabridged, illustrated cloth hardcover edition in Union Square and Co.’s Children's Signature Clothbound Classics series.

Hans Christian Andersen’s iconic fairy tales have been shared and treasured for generations. Readers across the world know his poignant tale “The Little Mermaid,” whose title character chooses love above all, and “Thumbelina,” about the very tiny girl who goes on a big adventure. Now, fifteen of his beloved stories, including “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Princess and the Pea,” and “The Snow Queen,” are collected in this illustrated edition.

Best Fairy Tales (Macmillan Collector's Library)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Uniquely inventive and vivacious in style and with deep insight into children's points of view, Hans Christian Andersen established a new genre in literature.

Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition of Best Fairy Tales uses the classic translation by Jean Hersholt and is illustrated by various artists, with an afterword by Ned Halley.

Hans Christian Andersen was a profoundly imaginative writer and storyteller who gave us the now standard versions of some traditional fairy tales - with an anarchic twist - but many of his most famous tales sprang directly from his imagination. The thirty stories here range from exuberant early works such as 'The Tinderbox' and 'The Emperor's New Clothes' through poignant masterpieces such as 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Little Match Girl' and 'The Ugly Duckling', to more subversive later tales such as 'The Ice Maiden' and 'The Dryad'.

Stories from Hans Christian Andersen (Calla Editions)

by Hans Christian Andersen

For over 150 years, the enchanting fairy tales of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen have delighted people all over the world. This beautifully designed treasury gathers his most beloved tales in a gilt-stamped, hardcover edition, illustrated with 28 full-color images by Golden Age artist Edmund Dulac. Filled with such favorites as "The Snow Queen," "The Nightingale," and "The Emperor's New Clothes," this masterful collection will excite the senses of book lovers everywhere.

Hans Christian Andersen's Complete Fairy Tales (Leather-bound Classics)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Classic tales of fairies and princesses, ducklings and dancing shoes from the master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen.

All the best-loved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, including “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelina,” “The Red Shoes,” “The Princess on the Pea,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” fill the pages of this beautiful leather-bound collector’s edition. Also included is “The Tallow Candle”—one of the earliest stories written by Andersen, just discovered recently! A great book of bedtime stories or for rainy day reading, as there are both short and long anecdotes included. The attached bookmark ribbon ensures you’ll never lose your place as you wander through the imagination of one of the most popular children’s writers of all time. Curl up with this collection of classics and lose yourself in childhood memories.

The Fairy Tales and Stories of Hans Christian Andersen (Volume 31) (Knickerbocker Classics, 31)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Let your imagination soar with this stunning gift edition of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tales!
The Fairy Tales and Stories of Hans Christian Andersen is the next edition in the Knickerbocker Classic series, featuring works from the famous Danish poet. His classic works include fairy-tale favorites such as, "The Little Mermaid", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Princess and the Pea", "Thumbelina", and "The Emperor's New Clothes". Perfect for adults and children alike, The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen includes a ribbon marker to insure you'll never lose your place at bedtime. This stunning gift edition also has a full cloth binding, foil blocking on the spine, and is packaged neatly in an elegant slipcase.

The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the works of classic authors from around the world in stunning gift editions to be collected and enjoyed. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed cloth-bound hardcovers feature a slipcase and ribbon marker, as well as a comprehensive introduction providing the reader with enlightening information on the author's life and works.

Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales: An Illustrated Classic

by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales are known for appealing characters who overcome adversity, making the stories accessible to readers of all ages. From "Thumbelina" and "The Princess and the Pea" to "The Little Mermaid" and "The Traveling Companion," these 18 tales are not only entertaining but enlightening too. Included are 26 full-page color drawings by acclaimed illustrators Arthur Rackham, W. Heath Robinson, and Harry Clarke―along with dozens of pen-and-ink images―that add a soft artistic touch to the stories, making this volume a treasured keepsake.
Includes...
Textured cloth cover features intricate foil stamping and a full-color illustration A ribbon bookmark ensures that you never lose your place

An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales: The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, The Princess and the Pea and many more classic stories

by Hans Christian Andersen

Find the original stories of Frozen�s Elsa and The Little Mermaid in this definitive collection.
Hans Christian Andersen's classic tales of foolish emperors, lonely mermaids, icy queens and clever princesses have delighted children and adults alike for nearly two centuries. The stories' unique magic and wonder make them essential reading for any childhood.
This beautifully illustrated collection of Andersen's best-loved fairy tales includes The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, The Princess and the Pea and The Emperor's New Clothes.
Each story is brought to life with charming illustrations by Anastasiya Archipova, illustrator of dozens of children's books.
This gift edition of Andersen's tales is designed for little hands and will make a beautiful addition to any bookshelf.

The Queen, the Princes and the Mermaid: Hans Christian Andersen’s Most Enchanting Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen

A collection of Andersen's most magical fairytales

A girl journeys across unknown lands to rescue her friend from the clutches of The Snow Queen, who has imprisoned his heart in ice. A sister struggles to break the spell that has turned her ten princely brothers into swans. A mermaid decides to leave her underwater world behind for love.

These renowned fairy tales, brimming with imaginative richness, are some of the most magical and inspiring ever written.

Contains: 'The Snow Queen', 'The Wild Swans', 'The Nightingale', 'The Little Mermaid', 'The True-Hearted Tin Soldier'

Snow Queen

by Hans Christian Andersen

A stunningly illustrated retelling of an acclaimed fairy tale
With a mix of naturalistic and surrealistic artwork, this translation captures the spirit of one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most famous works. Neighbors Kai and Gerda grow up as best friends. But when Kai is swept away by the evil Snow Queen, Gerda embarks on an adventure to save Kai.

The Fairy Tales. Grimm & Andersen 2 in 1. 40th Ed.

by Hans Christian Andersen, Brothers Grimm

More than 200 years ago, two brothers from Kassel, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, published the first volume of their collection of German folktales. Over time the stories in their collection grew until finally they numbered 200 fairy tales and ten legends. What was initially an attempt to preserve German traditions for posterity is today the most widely read collection of stories after the Bible. From Snow White to Cinderella and Rapunzel to Rumpelstiltskin, the Brothers Grimm left behind a canon of fairy tales that have become classics of children’s literature, part of the UNESCO world heritage, and an indispensable piece of our history and culture.

Hans Christian Andersen’s own life seemed to be out of a fairy tale—Charles Dickens was among his friends and admirers, and European princes held him in high regard. Through determination, talent, many a fortunate coincidence, and an exuberant imagination, he came out of impoverished circumstances to write himself into world literature. A fairytale kingdom without Andersen would be very impoverished itself and would have to do without characters such as the Snow Queen, the Princess and the Pea, Thumbelina or the Little Match Girl, but also many previously inanimate items which Andersen brought to life: silver shillings and darning needles, and especially his Steadfast Tin Soldier.

The Grimms’ and Andersen’s tales have inspired generations of artists, and each fairy tale in this volume is colorfully interpreted by a famous illustrator: legends such as Kay Nielsen (a leading exponent of the Golden Age of Illustration that ended in the 1920s), the Arts and Crafts master Walter Crane, Arthur Rackham, and the Swiss commercial artist Herbert Leupin. Alongside are silhouettes from historical publications as well as new vignettes that were made especially for this edition, which dance across the pages in an intricate shadow play. Introductory essays, on the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm as reflected in art and on Andersen as the heart and soul of the modern fairy tale, complement these flights of fancy, as do the short summaries on each fairy tale and artists’ biographies.

This double-sided book contains the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm on one side and Hans Christian Andersen’s tales on the other, each with its own cover. The following fairy tales are included:

The Brothers Grimm:
The Frog Prince, The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, The Brave Little Tailor, Cinderella, Mother Holle, Little Red Riding Hood, The Bremen Town Musicians, The Shoemaker and the Elves, Tom Thumb’s Travels, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Rumpelstiltskin, The Three Feathers, The Golden Goose, The Goose Girl, The Twelve Dancing Princesses, The Star Coins, The Hare and the Hedgehog, Puss ’n Boots

Hans Christian Andersen:
The Princess and the Pea, The Nightingale, The Swineherd, The Emperor’s New Clothes, Twelve by Mail Coach, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Snow Queen, Ole Shut-Eye, The Ugly Duckling, Little Ida’s Flowers, The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep, The Flying Trunk, The Little Match Girl, The Tinderbox

The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen

by Hans Christian Andersen, Noel Daniel

The cornerstone of modern fantasy… An exciting new compilation of Hans Christian Andersen’s world-famous fairy tales
The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen presents the most famous Andersen stories, including classics such as “The Little Mermaid”, “The Ugly Duckling”, and “The Princess and the Pea,” in a highly esteemed 1942 translation by Jean Hersholt. This lovingly designed book contains a sparkling and unexpected selection of beautiful artwork from the 1840s to the 1980s by such artist greats as Kay Nielsen, the beloved Arthur Rackham, the eccentric Tom Seidmann-Freud (niece of Sigmund Freud), and the groundbreaking film animator Lotte Reiniger, as well as exciting, newly discovered talents. The collection also features historic and contemporary silhouettes, which enrich the presentation of Andersen’s tales in a unique format, pairing one tale with one artist, and make this a fresh addition to children’s libraries as well as to adult art-book collections. In addition to the tales and illustrations, the compilation also contains a presentation of Andersen’s legacy, brief historical introductions to each fairy tale, and extended artists’ biographies in the appendix. Meant for the whole family, this precious edition shares the eternal magic of Andersen’s tales, celebrating his tender, heartfelt stories that have entered both our collective imagination and the literary canon.
Brings together the most famous Hans Christian Andersen tales in a one-of-a-kind design Includes illustrations by famous artists from Austria, Britain, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Sweden, the Ukraine, and the United States Features the highly esteemed translation by Jean Hersholt,accessible to readers of all ages Contains dozens of all-new silhouettes specially commissioned for the book
The following 23 fairy tales are featured in the book:
The Princess and the Pea, The Nightingale, The Swineherd, The Old Man Is Always Right, The Little Mermaid, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Darning Needle, Twelve by Mail, The Brave Tin Soldier, The Snow Queen, The Flea and the Professor, Thumbelina, The Sweethearts, Ole Shut-Eye, Five Peas in a Pod, The Ugly Duckling, Little Ida’s Flowers, The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep, The Flying Trunk, The Little Match Girl, The Tinderbox, The Pen and Inkstand, and The Farmyard Cock and the Weathercock

About the translator
Danish-born Jean Hersholt (1886–1956) was a Hollywood actor and radio star who dedicated years of his life to translating all of Andersen’s tales from the original Danish. His English translations were first published in 1942. He was also an avid collector of Andersen books, letters, and manuscripts, amassing the largest collection of Anderseniana in the United States, and eventually donating it to the Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.. Hersholt’s most famous acting roles were as Shirley Temple’s grandfather in the film Heidi (1937) and on the popular radio show Dr. Christian (1937–1954). The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award is presented at the Oscars.

The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen

by Hans Christian Andersen, Noel Daniel

Story Time
A beautifully illustrated compendium of Andersen’s fairy tales

As treasured today as they will undoubtedly be for generations to come, Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales are cornerstones of our collective consciousness as much as of the Western literary canon. From The Ugly Duckling to The Little Mermaid and The Emperor’s New Clothes, this beautifully-presented collection shares the eternal magic of these stories with a selection of 8 tales, each illustrated with sparkling vintage artwork from the 1840s to the 1980s.

True to the international appeal of the stories, the featured artists hail from Scandinavia to Japan, and include such greats as Kay Nielsen, Josef Paleček, Tom Seidmann-Freud (niece of Sigmund Freud), and the groundbreaking film animator Lotte Reiniger. The collection also features historic and contemporary silhouettes, a presentation of Andersen’s immense legacy, brief historical introductions to each fairy tale, as well as a set of stickers of favorite motifs. A treasure for the whole family, this precious edition inspires and enchants as much as the mystical, magical worlds of Andersen’s imagination.

The following fairy tales are featured in the book:
The Princess and the Pea, The Nightingale, The Little Mermaid, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Brave Tin Soldier, The Snow Queen, The Ugly Duckling, The Tinderbox.

A Very Scandinavian Christmas: The Greatest Nordic Holiday Stories of All Time (Very Christmas, 4)

by Hans Christian Andersen, Selma Lagerlof, August Strindberg, Karl Ove Knausgaard

Our fourth book in the very popular Very Christmas series, this collection brings together the best Scandinavian holiday stories including classics by Hans Christian Andersen of Denmark; Nobel Prize winner Selma Lagerlöf, August Strindberg, and Hjalmar Söderberg of Sweden; as well as the acclaimed contemporary Norwegian authors Karl Ove Knausgaard and National Book Award nominee Vigdis Hjorth. These Nordic tales—coming from the very region where so much of traditional Christmas imagery originates—convey a festive and contemplative spirit laden with lingonberries, elks, gnomes, Sami trolls, candles, gingerbread, and aquavit in abundance. A smorgasbord of unexpected literary gifts that make up a vibrant, elegant hardcover volume sure to provide plenty of pleasure and hygge, that specifically Scandinavian blend of coziness and contentment.

The Wild Swans (World Classics)

by Hans Christian Andersen

A princess rescues her eleven brothers from a spell cast by an evil queen that has forced them to live as humans at night and swans during the day. This picture book beautifully evokes the mood of this classic story with warm watercolors.

Andersen's Fairy Tales (minedition minibooks)

by Hans Christian Andersen

This handsome and easy-to-read mini edition features eight tales from beloved storyteller Hans Christian Andersen and pairs old favorites, including "Thumbelina" and "The Emperor's New Clothes," with lesser-known tales, such as "The Sandman" and "The Jumper." Acclaimed children's book illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger's evocative illustrations perfectly capture the mood of these enduring tales.

The Ugly Duckling (minedition Classic)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Born different, the ugly duckling is mocked by his siblings, rejected by other ducks, and even shunned by his own mother. The sad little bird leaves home, starting a journey where he is jeered at and hunted as he struggles to survive on his own–only to discover that the identity he longed for was within him all along.

The Improvisatore: A Novel of Italy

by Hans Christian Andersen

A semi-autobiographical novel inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s travels in Italy—and one of the author’s best-known works in his native Denmark

Published to great acclaim in 1835, Hans Christian Andersen’s debut novel, The Improvisatore, initially eclipsed his fairy tales, which first appeared in the same year. Andersen, the captivating teller of enchanted tales, is very much in evidence in this classic Bildungsroman inspired by his travels in Italy earlier in the decade. The novel’s hero, Antonio—much like Andersen himself—rises from impoverished beginnings to become a successful artist, at every turn learning charming and often alarming lessons in the ways of the world.
Adopted by a nobleman, smitten with an opera singer, challenged to a duel, captured by bandits, beset by a temptress, Antonio follows a dizzying itinerary on his path to enlightenment and, perhaps, happiness. Along the way he experiences the delights of Italian culture and nature so clearly and deeply absorbed by his peripatetic author—from the inescapable power of some of the world’s most enduring paintings and sculptures to the drama of an erupting Mount Vesuvius and the rampages of wild buffalo on the Roman campagna, all in the shadow of classical mythology and in the company of characters from every level of Italian society: beggar, brigand, priest, and poet.
This first English translation since the 1840s captures the brilliance and brio, the sweep and the nuance that made The Improvisatore one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most widely read and best loved works.

The Snow Queen: A Pop-Up Adaption of a Classic Fairytale

by Hans Christian Andersen

This new holiday book features amazing paper engineering and pop-ups from the same paper engineer that developed the best-selling Snowflakes title. This unique pop-up interpretation of a beloved Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale is destined to be another classic to be enjoyed for years by the entire family.

The Wild Swans (Little Golden Book)

by Hans Christian Andersen

From the Golden Book archives comes a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, gloriously illustrated by Gordon Laite in the late 1960s but never published until now!

Gordon Laite’s breathtaking artwork for a Little Golden Book edition of the Andersen fairy tale was found recently in the Golden Books archive. Planned for a 1970 release but never published, this Little Golden Book is finally making its debut for today’s fairy tale fans! And it couldn’t be a lovelier retelling of the story of a determined princess whose loyalty saves her brothers from being turned into swans by an evil queen.

Andersen's Fairy Tales (Signet Classics)

by Hans Christian Andersen

For more than 150 years, Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tales have charmed and entertained audiences around the world. Blending old folk tales with fantasy, the Danish bard’s stories are rich in humor and sharp with irony. The forty-seven fables in this beautifully translated collection tell of kings and princesses, of farm boys and mermaids, of witches and ogres. Some of the tales—like The Little Match Girl and The Emperor’s New Clothes—we know by heart. Others—like The Jumpers and The Flying Trunk—are sure to become instant favorites. Packed with memorable characters (who could forget the Ugly Duckling or the Little Mermaid?), Andersen’s fairy tales have withstood the test of time, delighting generation after generation of children and adults—and they promise to remain bedtime favorites for centuries to come…

Translated by Pat Shaw Iversen
With a New Introduction
And an Afterword by Joanne Greenberg
Illustrated with line drawings

Children's Classics Collection

by Lewis Carroll, Hans Christian Andersen, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Lucy Maud Montgomery

Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.
Whether you want to chase after Alice into Wonderland or Mary into The Secret Garden, get caught up with Anne’s mischief in Green Gables or lost in Hans Christian Anderson’s whimsical fairy stories, these classic tales will take you on unforgettable adventures.
Each gorgeous box set includes beautifully designed, pocket sized editions of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll with original illustrations by John Tenniel, illustrated editions of Best Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Anderson and Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery, and The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen (Calla Editions)

by Hans Christian Andersen

This beautifully designed treasury gathers Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved fairy tales in a gilt-stamped, hardcover volume, abundantly illustrated by full-color and black-and-white images by Golden Age master Harry Clarke. Offering such classics as "The Snow Queen," "The Nightingale," and "The Wild Swan," this masterful collection showcases Clarke's peerless artistry as he highlights the mythic and uncanny qualities of Andersen's timeless stories. This stunning book will be a welcome addition to any discerning library, private or public.

LGB FAIRY TALE FAVOR

by Hans Christian Andersen, Brothers Grimm

Princesses, princes, spells, and happily-ever-afters: this unique collection of classic Little Golden Book fairy tales has them all! The Twelve Dancing Princesses, The Wild Swans, and The Blue Book of Fairy Tales (featuring Rapunzel, Beauty and the Beast, and Toads and Diamonds), come together with gorgeous art by Gordon Laite and Sheilah Beckett. Glossy paper and a gold-foiled spine make this mini-treasury a perfect gift for fairy tale fans of all ages.

My Fairy-Tale Life (Dark Masters)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen had every right to think of his life as a fairy tale. He came from the lowest strata of society in the then little provincial town of Odense, went to Copenhagen at the age of 14, made his own way there and rose to the highest levels of European society as the friend of kings and princes.
In his autobiography, the story of his "fairy-tale life", he gives a vivid account of the Danish provincial life he knew as a child, of life in Danish aristocratic circles and in European high society. He met all the leading authors and composers of his time and was one of the most widely travelled writers of his day. His travels took him as far east as Constantinople, and as far north as Loch Lomond, and his account of all this includes sketches of many of the leading figures of 19th-century Europe.
Today he must surely be the most famous Dane of all time.

The Ice Virgin

by Hans Christian Andersen

The relationship between a daring young chamois hunter from the remote Bernese Oberland and a prosperous miller’s daughter living in the comfortable French-speaking Swiss canton of Vaud plays out a complex of themes, such as the instinctive life versus rational civilization and the role of early experience in shaping personal destiny, in this dark and affecting Hans Christian Andersen adult novella.In the terrifying Ice Virgin and her eerie minions, with their implacable hatred of mankind, we get a glimpse of the fairy tale Andersen. But The Ice Virgin, the most disturbing, ambitious, and searching of all of Andersen’s narratives, is also a thoroughly absorbing story of the real world. Andersen here is writing about a world he saw as something of a paradigm of the human condition, and this lies behind the story’s multilayered complexity.This splendid new translation by Paul Binding and his erudite and comprehensive afterword together make a compelling case for just why The Ice Virgin deserves to be placed in the first rank of world literature.

A Classic Christmas A Collection of Timeless Stories and Poems

by Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, Louisa May Alcott

Delight in the most wonderful time of the year with a collection of heartwarming and heartfelt Christmas classics in this beautiful, giftable Christmas collection, featuring stories from Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, and many more.

Perhaps no Christmas novel is more beloved than Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, and no holiday poem more well-known than Clement Clarke Moore's "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." Together these classic literary masterpieces warm our hearts and remind us of the joy and love to be discovered anew each Christmas morning.

A Classic Christmas features both of these traditional works, as well as other vintage poems and stories that celebrate the timeless truths of the holiday season. This cheerful, collectible treasury makes a wonderful gift for the reader in your life and reminds us that simple gifts of the heart and memories made with loved ones truly are the most meaningful of all.

With additional pieces from Louisa May Alcott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Hans Christian Andersen, and more, A Classic Christmas will become a beloved holiday keepsake--one that will be enjoyed by the whole family for years to come.

A Classic Christmas is the perfect stocking stuffer, hostess gift, or keepsake to treasure year after year. Whether combined with A Timeless Christmas and A Vintage Christmas or given on its own, this enchanting collection is a meaningful way to celebrate the season with friends and loved ones.

The Little Mermaid and Other Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen

A carefully curated collection of Hans Christian Andersen's most famous fairy tales is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series.



Hans Christian Andersen's iconic fairy tales have been shared and treasured for generations. Readers across the world know his poignant tale "The Little Mermaid," whose title character chooses love above all, and "Thumbelina," about the very tiny girl who goes on a big adventure. Now, fifteen of his beloved stories, including "The Ugly Duckling," "The Emperor's New Clothes," and "The Snow Queen," are collected in this edition.

Thumbelina Mini Edition

by Hans Christian Andersen

The classic fairy tale of the big adventures of a thumb-sized girl with vintage illustrations in an adorable mini edition with a cloth spine.

Thumbelina is so small she sleeps in a walnut shell bed with a violet petal mattress and rose petal sheet. One day, a toad takes her from her home and keeps her captive on a water-lily pad. Will Thumbelina ever find a new home where she belongs?

The picture books of Elsa Beskow, 'the Beatrix Potter of Sweden', have been known and loved for over a century. This mini gift edition faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic nostalgic illustrations at a size that is ideal for little hands.