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Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen" has delighted readers
for more than a century and inspired numerous adaptations. This
anthology gathers 100 tales that share the winter theme of
Andersen's classic. In addition to stories by Andersen and the
Brothers Grimm, it includes works by Dickens, Louisa May Alcott,
Wilde, selections from Andrew Lang's fairy books, and Alexandre
Dumas's The History of a Nutcracker.
This book collects 17 of Andersen's incomparable stories, among
them The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Pea, The Red Shoes;
The wild Swans and his fantasy masterpiece, The Snow Queen. The
book is illustrated in full colour by W. Heath Robinson. This
volume is presented in exquisitely designed foil-stamped binding,
with distinctive gilt edging and an attractive silk-ribbon
bookmark.
This stunning chapbook-perfect reading for the Christmas
holidays-includes three classic winter tales by Hans Christian
Andersen: "The Little Match-Girl," "The Fir-Tree," and "The Snow
Man."
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.
Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector’s Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. 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 get lost in Hans Christian Andersen’s whimsical fairy tales, these classic stories 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 Hans Christian Andersen’s Best Fairy Tales and Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery, and The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
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The Ugly Duckling
Hans Christian Andersen; Cover design or artwork by Val Biro; Illustrated by Val Biro
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The Fir Tree
Hans Christian Andersen; Translated by Susannah Mary Paull
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First published in 1844, The Fir Tree is a moving short story about
a tree that is so desperate to grow up that it cannot appreciate
the present. Following the tree from its early years until it is
big enough to be cut down and used as a Christmas tree, it
highlights the importance of living in the moment, and offers a
topical and bleak outlook on our use of nature. Part of Renard’s
successful Christmas Card Classics series, 25% of the RRP of each
book sold goes to the Three Peas, a small charity supporting
refugees.
In this delightfully funny retelling of the classic story, the
emperor hires two tailors to make him a new set of elegant and
magical clothes - clothes that foolish people will think are
invisible When the emperor parades through town in his fine new
clothes, while really just wearing polka-dotted shorts, only a
child is willing to speak up and tell the truth.
Cozy up with your favorite Christmas stories and discover new
wintry tales with this keepsake holiday anthology. Just in time for
the holidays, A Classic Christmas Treasury gathers together
many of the season’s classics and introduces new, diverse stories
from around the globe in one decorative holiday volume. This
cheerful, collectible treasury of stories, poems, and carols makes
a wonderful gift any time of the year and reminds us that simple
gifts of the heart and memories made with loved ones truly are the
most meaningful gifts of all. Experience a variety of wintry and
holiday tales, including:  ’Twas the Night Before
Christmas A Christmas Carol The Gift of the Magi The Nutcracker and
The Mouse King Christmas at Melrose The Fir Tree Babouscka Little
Piccola The 12 Days of Christmas Bits Featuring a beautifully
designed coverwith glittering finishes fit for the grandeur
of the season, A Classic Christmas Treasury will become a beloved
holiday keepsake that can be enjoyed by the whole family for years
to come. Let these wonderful literary masterpieces warm your heart,
and remind you of the joy and love to be discovered anew each
holiday season. The Timeless Classics series from Rock Point brings
together the works of classic authors from around the world.
Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed gift editions
feature luxe, patterned endpapers, ribbon markers, and foil and
deboss details on vibrantly colored cases. Celebrate these beloved
works of literature as true standouts in your personal library
collection.
"It doesn't matter if you're born in a duck yard, so long as you
are hatched from a swan's egg!"-Hans Christian Andersen, "The Ugly
Duckling." Fairy tales are timeless treasures passed from
generation to generation, and few are as beloved as those of Danish
author, Hans Christian Andersen. From the princess so sensitive she
is discomforted by a single pea beneath a tower of mattresses to
the unfortunate-looking duckling who matures into a stunning swan,
these are the stories that stay with us long after we leave
childhood behind. First published in 1835, Andersen's tales
continue to delight the modern audience. Now part of the Word Cloud
Classics series, Hans Christian Andersen Tales is a chic and
affordable collection of these wonderful stories, complete with
classics like "Thumbelina" and "The Little Mermaid," plus some
wonderful lesser-known gems to discover anew.
From wicked queens and fearsome beasts to sneaky witches and
terrible giants, this stunning collection of darkly magical fairy
tales gathers together stories of children who show true courage
and face their fears. Rediscover seven classic emboldening tales,
Hansel and Gretel, The Selfish Giant, Beauty and the Beast, The
Spirit in the Bottle, Vassilissa, The Wild Swans and The Three
Golden Hairs from renowned storytellers the Brothers Grimm, Hans
Christian Andersen, Oscar Wilde and more. Each story is enriched by
atmospheric artwork from award-winning illustrator Scott Plumbe.
Perfect for bedtime reading, this collection is an ideal gift for
fearless children everywhere.
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.
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The Ugly Duckling (Paperback)
Hans Christian Andersen; Illustrated by Alexandra Badiu
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Andersen's story of the Ugly Duckling, rejected and bullied, lonely and miserable until he realises his magnificent true nature, has become one of our most cherished tales of growing up and finding your place in the world. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.
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? 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.
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The Little Match Girl (Paperback)
Hans Christian Andersen; Illustrated by Hye-Won Yang; Retold by Joy Cowley
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'These fairytales ... have the nature of immortal things.' - Hermann Hesse
This wonderful anthology features the stories of some of the best-loved
heroines in children's books. From Jo March who sells her hair to raise
money for her family, to George's single-minded commitment to
protecting her island in The Famous Five to Bobbie's quick-thinking
action that prevents a train crash in The Railway Children, these girls
demonstrate courage beyond their years.
Each of the 12 chapters contains an introduction about the courageous
girl featured and a satisfying extract from the original book. These
fictional heroines will inspire young readers with their stories of
expectations defied, fears faced and obstacles overcome. This
collection is also bound to tempt readers to discover these classic
novels for themselves.
Classic novels featured include Little Women, Anne of Green Gables,
Five on a Treasure Island, The Railway Children, Jane Eyre, A Little
Princess, Pollyanna and The Wizard of Oz, as well as beloved fairy
tales such as The Snow Queen, Kate Crackernuts and White Chrysanthemum.
A beautiful clothbound hardback gift edition of the world's most
celebrate fairy tales. Every man's life is a fairy tale, written by
God's fingers. - Hans Christian Andersen. A delightful selection of
stories from Hans Christian Andersen, translated by the eminent
writer and critic, Naomi Lewis. All the best-known and most-loved
stories are included - 'Thumbelina', 'The Snow Queen', 'The
Emperor's New Clothes' etc, as well as the less familiar - 'The
Goblin at the Grocer's' and 'Dance, Dolly, Dance'. Puffin
Clothbound Classics is a series of much-loved stories from classic
children's literature, brought together by Puffin Books in
beautiful hardback volumes.
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'
In his autobiography, Hans Christian Andersen gives a vivid account
of the Danish provincial life he knew as a child, as well as life
in Danish aristocratic circles and in European high society. He met
all the leading authors and composers and was one of the most
widely travelled writers of his day.
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The Little Mermaid
Hans Christian Andersen; Illustrated by Benjamin Lacombe
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Benjamin Lacombe’s haunting illustrations alongside Hans
Christian Andersen’s classic story of love and loss showcase the
tale in an enchanting new light French artist Benjamin Lacombe has
created stunning, one-of-a-kind artwork to illustrate the pages of
Hans Christian Andersen’s original tale about a young mermaid who
makes a devastating deal with a sea witch and transforms into a
human, only to end up heartbroken, lose the deal, and lose her
life. The book’s illustrations and design are unique,
captivating, and unexpectedly haunting, appealing to adult fans of
Benjamin Lacombe and the pop surrealist movement as well as a
younger audience, especially with the upcoming nostalgia-fueled
remake of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. In addition to Hans
Christian Andersen’s classic story, the book also includes
additional pages featuring Andersen’s unrequited love letters to
Edvard Collins and a postface by Lacombe with historical biography
and context. In an essay, Lacombe explores LGBTQ themes in Hans
Christian Andersen’s life. Frustrated with the overly feminine
depictions of the story’s protagonist throughout history, Lacombe
has created an androgynous mermaid to showcase the classic tale in
a new light.
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The Snow Queen (Hardcover)
Laura Barrett; Geraldine McCaughrean, Hans Christian Andersen
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Hans Christian Andersen's classic story of The Snow Queen has enchanted
children for over 150 years.
Join Gerda on her journey to rescue her best friend Kai from the Snow
Queen's icy palace in this magical retelling from award-winning author
Geraldine McCaughrean, with stunning silhouette illustrations by Laura
Barrett.
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