An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

This enchanting collection, retold by writer and critic Naomi Lewis, contains twelve of Hans Christian Andersen's magnificent stories. It includes Thumbelina, a little girl no more than a thumb-joint high, The Emperor's New Clothes, the tale of a man who cares only for his appearance and The Little Mermaid, who longs to one day marry a human prince. With a wonderful cover illustration and new introduction by award-winning picture-book creator Jan Pienkowski.

'A cooler aesthetic prevails in Anastasiya Archipova's delicate, feathery paintings for "An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales"'
-- 'Best Nine Books to Give for the Holidays', The Wall Street Journal

'What makes this anthology stand out is the magnificent artwork of Anastasiya Archipova. This profusion of images wonderfully enhances these stories making them a delight for young readers and ideal for parents to read to younger children. Of special note is an informative two page illustrated article about Hans Christian Andersen. Simply stated, 'An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales' will make an enduringly popular addition to family, elementary school, and community library Folktale/Fairytale collections.'
-- Children's Bookwatch, November 2014

'These tales of magic and enchantment are wonderfully enhanced by lavish full colour illustrations on almost every page. Beautifully bound and presented, this delightful Christmas gift is excellent value for money.'
-- Carousel

'This gift edition of Andersen's tales would make a wonderful addition to any bookshelf. We say... Timeless stories presented in a beautifully illustrated book to keep forever.'
-- Creative Steps

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author of children's fairy tales, including The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina and The Ugly Duckling, which have become much-loved classics around the world. Anastasiya Archipova is an illustrator who lives in Moscow. She has illustrated many children's books, including many traditional fairy tales.

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ISBN 13	9781782501183
ISBN 10	1782501185
Title	An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales
Author	Hans Christian Andersen
Series	Classic European Fairytales Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Floris Books
Year published	2014-09-18
Number of pages	216
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.