This title is suitable for children aged 3 to 6. A tin soldier falls hopelessly in love with a paper ballerina in this retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic story. With one full page illustration per spread and skillfully retold for a young reader, Silver Penny Stories are sure to find a cherished place in any family's collection. This traditional retelling of The Steadfast Tin Soldier, one of the most classic stories of all time, is beautifully illustrated and designed for the modern reader.

 

This book is part of a book series called Silver Penny Stories .

There are 48 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2013 by Sterling Publishing Co Inc .

Kathleen Olmstead is the author of several Classic Starts books, including Anne of Avonlea and Moby Dick, as well as Jacques Cousteau: A Life Under the Sea (9781402744402) and Matthew Henson: The Quest for the North Pole (9781402744419), both in the Sterling Biographies series. Marcos Calo has worked as a concept artist for several animated movies, most notably Planet 51 and Despicable Me, while also illustrating for over 14 years. Marcos Calo has worked as a professional artist for more than fourteen years. He has worked in different fields including illustration, animation, and comic books. He lives with his wife and daughter in A Coruna, a small Spanish town by the seaside.