Publisher Description

Age range 6 to 9Hans Christian Andersen's much loved fairy tales have been an integral part of our childhoods for 150 years. This volume will introduce the following classic stories to a new generation of children: The Snow Queen, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, The Showman, The Match-girl, The Greedy Goblin and Wild Swans. The tales are brought to life with Alida Massari's wonderful original artwork and retold in a manner that will engage very young readers and instil in them a love for storytelling, the power of imagination and the past. Perfect for bedtime reading!

Author Biography

Fiona Macdonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia, both in England. She has taught adult education, and in schools and universities, and is the author of numerous books for children on historical topics.Alida Massari is an Italian artist, specialising in children's illustration and stationery. She studied illustration at the European Institute for Design.

Long Description

Hans Christian Andersen's much loved fairy tales have been an integral part of our childhoods for 150 years. This volume will introduce the following classic stories to a new generation of children: The Snow Queen, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, The Showman, The Match-girl, The Greedy Goblin and Wild Swans.The tales are brought to life with Alida Massari's wonderful original artwork and retold in a manner that will engage very young readers and instil in them a love for storytelling, the power of imagination and the past. Perfect for bedtime reading!

Description for Sales People

- Foiling on cover- Ideal gift for a young child or new parent, as the stories can be read together again and again- Easy-to-follow retellings of 7 of the most famous tales by Hans Christian Andersen- Beautifully illustrated with 24 original artworks- Features an introduction to Andersen and a glossary

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