Books with title Snow Queen

A fresh new translation of one of the world's best and most inspiring fairy talesWhen Kay is cursed by a magic mirror, he can no longer perceive goodness in anything - not his best friend Gerda, nor the roses in the garden. One wintry evening, he is kidnapped by the wicked Snow Queen and swept away to live for ever in her kingdom of ice.Friendless and shoe-less, Gerda must travel through inhospitable lands, with only crows to guide her and bandits for company, in order to find her beloved friend. And when she gets there, how will she melt the ice in his heart?Nearly two centuries after its first publication, The Snow Queen endures as a tale of love and loss, good and evil, and loyalty in the face of great hardships.Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) is one of the best-loved tellers of fairy tales. He was born in Odense, Denmark, the son of a poor shoemaker. The king helped to pay for his education, enabling him to become a short-story writer, novelist and playwright. Hans Christian Andersen remains best known for his fairy tales, which include The Red Shoes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.

When Gerda's beloved playmate, Kai, disappears one winter afternoon, all of the grownups give him up as forever lost. But Gerda knows in her heart that Kai can be rescued, and with nothing more than the clothes on her back, she journeys to a far country, populated by an ancient sorceress, friendly crows, and fearsome robbers. Gerda's power to face every obstacle in the quest to save her friend from his kidnapper, The Snow Queen, lies in her innocence and her abiding faith.Storyteller Hans Christian Andersen is famed for his heartwarming tales of enduring love and persistence in the face of adversity. Enchanting full-color images by Golden Age illustrator Edmund Dulac enhance Andersen's fairy tale of a girl's unshakable determination and stirring heroism, a classic that inspired the Disney animated film Frozen.

Winner of the 2001 Aurora Award for Best Long Form Work in English!In this reworking of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, the magical worlds of Saami shamanism and the Kalevala coexist with the polite Victorian society of nineteenth-century Scandanavia. At a time when traditional faith is challenged by modern science, the old pagan gods still haunt the northern forests. Kernaghan blends fantasy and historical realism to create an enchanting, provocative story that will inspire readers of all ages.

Тhis wintry tale has warmed the hearts of children around the world for almost 200 years. It was written by master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). The tale describes the amazing adventures of Gerda, who goes off in search of her friend Kay after the Snow Queen takes him away. The illustrations to the book were created by Vladyslav Yerko, a well-known Ukrainian illustrator and recipient of many awards at prestigious art and book fairs. He also received the title "Man of Books" when he was named best artist for 2002 by the Moscow "Book Review". His illustrations became widely known through his work on the books of Paulo Coelho and his work on Andersen's "The Snow Queen", which won the Grand Prix award in the "Book of the Year" competition for 2000. Well-known writer Paulo Coelho said of Yerko's "The Snow Queen": "This is the most wonderful children's book I've seen in my life". - See more at: http://abababooks.com.ua/knygy-inozemnymy-movamy/the-snow-queen.html#sthash.biJBjNQH.dpuf

It is time to join Gerda on her heroic quest to save her best friend from the icy clutches of the Snow Queen in a frozen world of crackling ice and glass splinters.This classic children’s novel is now available in an original, updated edition with modernised 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 an animated movie-book with amazing videos, captivating narration, and enchanting music. With Magic Touch Augmented Reality characters downloadable for free, The Snow Queen can even step out of the book, right in front of the children, creating an unforgettable reading experience!

A wonderful story of the power of innocence and of a love that bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. The power of sin is exposed, together with its deceptive effects in our lives. But we also learn about an even greater power – the power of faithfulness and love. The SnowdropAbout 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.

Based on one of the best Hans Christian Andersen's tales, retold and beautifully illustrated, story about Gerda's search for her lost friend Kay. "Once upon a time, there was a wicked sprite who loved nothing more than to take things that were happy and good and make them chaotic and sorrowful. He delighted in confusion and disorder. His proudest moment was when he made a magic mirror.... "