Books with title Wild Swans

A beautiful tale rich with imagery and emotion. It is the story of a persecuted but pure-hearted princess, who sets out to seek her long-lost brothers. Discovering that they are bewitched, she relinquishes a life of glory and honor and risks her life to set them free. We learn of the redemptive power inherent in the life of a person who is willing to sacrifice and to suffer for the sack of others. About H.C. Andersen Illustrated Fairy Tales===============================Within the fairy tale treasury that has come into the world's possession, Hans Christian Andersen's tales are among some of the most outstanding. His spellbinding stories present deep moral lessons that span both cultural and generational differences. A thread of optimism weaves its way through Andersen's stories, giving hope and inspiration to all readers. It is in this spirit that the Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tale Classics are published. We have selected 30 of the most popular tales and handpicked the best illustrators for each of them, taking great care to match the style of the illustrator with the specific story. Each tale talks to the heart through both words and pictures uncovering the very essence of life's values.

A beautiful tale rich with imagery and emotion. It is the story of a persecuted but pure-hearted princess, who sets out to seek her long-lost brothers. Discovering that they are bewitched, she relinquishes a life of glory and honor and risks her life to set them free. We learn of the redemptive power inherent in the life of a person who is willing to sacrifice and to suffer for the sack of others. About H.C. Andersen Illustrated Fairy Tales===============================Within the fairy tale treasury that has come into the world's possession, Hans Christian Andersen's tales are among some of the most outstanding. His spellbinding stories present deep moral lessons that span both cultural and generational differences. A thread of optimism weaves its way through Andersen's stories, giving hope and inspiration to all readers. It is in this spirit that the Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tale Classics are published. We have selected 30 of the most popular tales and handpicked the best illustrators for each of them, taking great care to match the style of the illustrator with the specific story. Each tale talks to the heart through both words and pictures uncovering the very essence of life's values.

A beautiful tale rich with imagery and emotion. It is the story of a persecuted but pure-hearted princess, who sets out to seek her long-lost brothers. Discovering that they are bewitched, she relinquishes a life of glory and honor and risks her life to set them free. We learn of the redemptive power inherent in the life of a person who is willing to sacrifice and to suffer for the sack of others. About H.C. Andersen Illustrated Fairy Tales===============================Within the fairy tale treasury that has come into the world's possession, Hans Christian Andersen's tales are among some of the most outstanding. His spellbinding stories present deep moral lessons that span both cultural and generational differences. A thread of optimism weaves its way through Andersen's stories, giving hope and inspiration to all readers. It is in this spirit that the Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tale Classics are published. We have selected 30 of the most popular tales and handpicked the best illustrators for each of them, taking great care to match the style of the illustrator with the specific story. Each tale talks to the heart through both words and pictures uncovering the very essence of life's values.

THE WILD SWANS - BY HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON - ILLUSTRATED BY PETER NEWELL - THE GUNSTON TRUSTIn this classic fairy tale, originally authored by Hans Christian Anderson, retold with a charming illustration by Peter Newell, is a tale of eleven brothers turned into swans by a wicked step-mother but finally saved by the sacrifices of their beautiful and loving sister Elisa., after she too is cast from the castle by her step-mother. The adventure begins as Elisa must master many quests inorder to break the spell and turn her brothers back into human form. Will she be able to learn the secret of the step-mother's spell? Recommended by The Gunston Trust. Ages 7-12.