The Orchard book of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales /

Martin Waddell has brought together nine favourite stories, skillfully retelling them for today's children. From the fun and humour of the proud Emperor with his splendid new clothes to the gentle sadness of the Little Mermaid, and with a colourful cast of witches, princesses, toys and animals,...

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Main Authors: Waddell, Martin
Group Author: Chichester Clark, Emma; Andersen, H. C. Hans Christian, 1805-1875
Published: Orchard,
Publisher Address: London :
Publication Dates: 2010.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Summary: Martin Waddell has brought together nine favourite stories, skillfully retelling them for today's children. From the fun and humour of the proud Emperor with his splendid new clothes to the gentle sadness of the Little Mermaid, and with a colourful cast of witches, princesses, toys and animals, this rich and varied collection is guaranteed to delight and entertain readers young and old.
Carrier Form: 127 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
ISBN: 9781846169380
1846169380
CLC: I561.84
Call Number: I561.84/W116-11
Contents: A very princessy princess : The princess and the pea -- An eggs-traordinary egg : The ugly duckling -- A three-dog tale : The tinderbox -- The little girl in the snow : The little match girl -- The gold pantaloons : The emperor's new clothes -- A little love story : The tin soldier -- The princess and the pigman : The swineherd -- Sweet song of the forest : The nightingale -- Daughter of the sea : The little mermaid.