H. C. Andersen

The new duckling is scorned by everyone because he is different, but after a lonely winter he discovers he has grown into a beautiful swan.

A tiny girl no bigger than a thumb is stolen by a great ugly toad and subsequently has many adventures and makes many animal friends, before finding the perfect mate in a warm and beautiful southern land.

Hans Christian Andersen's touching story of true love between a malformed toy soldier and a paper ballerina is charged with both romance and heroism.

Describes the adventures of a boy carried away by the Snow Queen and the search of the young girl who followed him.

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.

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

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

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....

Ariel, the little mermaid, falls in love with a sailor and hopes to earn an immortal soul for herself. Illustrations are from the movie by Walt Disney.

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.