The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales - Hardcover

Hans Christian Andersen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0670878405 ISBN 13: 9780670878406

Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers, 1998

Synopsis

A collection of new translations of such fairy tale classics as "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Little Match Girl," and "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" is accented by detailed watercolors enhanced with elegant gold highlights.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

european literature; danish; classics; childrens fiction; fantasy; childrens fantasy; early chapter books; short stories; engaging; action and adventure; childrens stories; juvenile fiction; happy endings; classic fairytales; princesses; literary; childrens classic; folktale; myth and legend; easy read; english literature; childhood reads;,
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 of 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.

About the Author:

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author and poet best remembered for his fairy tales, both original and retold, including the beloved classics "Thumbelina," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Fir Tree," "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," "The Princess and the Pea," "The Red Shoes," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Snow Queen." 

About this edition

• Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0670878405
• ISBN 13: 9780670878406
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144
• Editor: Neil Philip
• Illustrator: Isabelle Brent