"Treasury Stories: Hans C. Andersen" compiles some of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved fairy tales, celebrating his remarkable ability to weave enchanting narratives that capture the imagination. The collection includes timeless stories such as "The Little Mermaid," "The Princess and the Pea," and "The Ugly Duckling," each portraying themes of love, transformation, and resilience. Andersen's lyrical prose and vivid characters invite readers into a magical world where dreams and reality intertwine, encouraging both children and adults to reflect on the beauty and complexity of life. This treasury serves as a delightful introduction to the rich legacy of one of the foremost fairy tale authors. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 5-9 years.

This book was published in 1996 by Kingfisher .

Born to a coal-mining family in 1945, Robin Lawrie emigrated to Canada in 1953 and lived in Vancouver till 1968. Returning then to Britain, his freelance career as an illustrator and occasional author has continued until the present day. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author and poet, most famous for his writing down of many timeless, classic fairy tales. He is Denmark's most famous author and his birthday is celebrated every year with a part called "Odin Story Day". Jenny Koralek was born in South Africa and educated in England and France. She is the author of a number of books for children, including The Boy and the Cloth of Dreams. She is married with three children and grandchildren. Mandy Sutcliffe took a degree in Illustration at Leeds Metropolitan University. It was during a three-month stay in Paris that she first started to paint pictures of children. Night Ride to Nanna's is her first book.