Other editions of book Fairy Tales

Hans Christian Andersen's touching story of the ugly duckling that transformed into a beautiful swan.Andersen wrote his famous fairy tale in 1842, and the language used in many of the older translations makes it difficult for modern children to understand and relate to the story. This new edition has been lovingly retranslated, making it possible for children of today to better understand and enjoy this beloved classic about personal transformation. Perfect for reading at bedtime.

Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales are like exquisite jewels, drawing from us gasps of recognition and delight. Andersen created intriguing and unique characters -- a tin soldier with only one leg but a big heart, a beetle nestled deep in a horse's mane but harboring high aspirations. Each one of us at some time, has been touched by one of Andersen's Fairy Tales.

Hans Christian Andersen was first known as a poet, and his poetry won him many patrons and paid his way to travel throughout Europe. His first book of fairy tales was published in 1835. The book was a success, and he followed it with many other volumes of children's stories, almost one a year, right up until 1872! Because of his wonderful fairy tales, Andersen became known as the greatest writer in Denmark, and one of the most beloved children's authors in the world. In his lifetime, he wrote more than one hundred and fifty fairy tales, and his stories have been translated into over 100 languages! Hans Christian Andersen was tall and skinny with a big nose. He always thought that he was very ugly. His stories show compassion for those who are outcast and suffering. They also make fun of the spoiled and conceited. Plus they teach us that appearances can be deceiving, and that there is a magical beauty even within the most unlikely characters.