Presents a collection of forty of Andersen's best-loved fairy tales.

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...

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 Empero's New Clothes, fill the pages of this beautiful leather-bound collector's edition. Also included isThe Tallow Candle. - one of the earliest stories written by Andersen, just discovered recently! With both short and long anecdotes, this is a great book of bedtime stories or for rainy-day reading....

"As the child of peasants, Karen grew up with a pair of simple red shoes. Then, when her parents died, Karen was adopted by a rich old woman who gave Karen a new pair of red shoes that would make princesses green with envy. This newfound wealth causes Karen to forget her humble origins and grow up to become a cruel and vain adult. Then, one day, the red shoes that sparked her greed come to life and steer Karen down a path she never would have imagined...

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.