Books with title Snow Queen

[Read by Katherine Kellgren] Told in seven parts, this classic fairy tale is a considered one of Andersen's finest works and has inspired countless other stories, including Disney's smash hit Frozen. Princess-obsessed kids and parents alike will be charmed by Gerda's perseverance and faith throughout this tale of friendship, love, and bravery. Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale The Snow Queen is an enchanting story of the bond of love and friendship between young playmates Kai and Gerda. When a small shard of a wicked troll's broken mirror lodges in Kai's eye and heart, he loses his joyfulness and sees only the world's imperfections. With his heart turned to ice, the Snow Queen kidnaps him and returns to her castle in the far northern reaches of Lapland. - - Gerda, heartbroken but innocent and full of love, sets out to find her dear friend. Along the way she encounters a bewitching old woman, talking crows, a prince and princess, and others who help her on her journey. With childlike faith and pureness. she finds the strength to continue on to the Snow Queen's isolated palace, never giving up on hope that she will reunite with Kai and thaw his heart.

Barrett Meeks, having lost love yet again, is walking through Central Park when he is inspired to look up at the sky; there he sees a pale, translucent light that seems to regard him in a distinctly godlike way. Barrett doesn’t believe in visions — or in God — but he can’t deny what he’s seen. At the same time, in the not-quite-gentrified Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, Tyler, Barrett’s older brother, a struggling musician, is trying — and failing — to write a wedding song for Beth, his wife-to-be, who is seriously ill. Tyler is determined to write a song that will be not merely a sentimental ballad but an enduring expression of love.

Children's Fairy Tales A wicked queen, a magic mirror, and the quest of a young girl to save her best friend. An animated film adaptation of this book is in the works at Disney Studios, but will not be ready for release for a few years (these things take time). In the meantime, enjoy our e-book of the original tale by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875).

This classic children’s novel is now available in an original, updated edition with modernized text and amazing 3D illustrations to guide children through the many twists and turns. When an evil mirror splinters into a million pieces, it pierces Kay through the heart, turning it to ice. The Snow Queen steals him away, but his friend Gerda is on a mission to bring him back. Meet the fierce robber girl, brave talking crows, snowflake guards and more in this ever-lasting wintry tale of adventure. Also available as a fully animated movie-book. Children and parents can also download for free Magic Touch AR characters and create unique AR photos and videos to share with friends and family.