The Little Mermaid & Other Tales - (Children's Signature Editions) by Hans Christian Andersen (Paperback)

About the Book

Hans Christian Andersen's iconic fairy tales have been shared and treasured for generations. Readers across the world know his poignant tale "The Little Mermaid," whose title character chooses love above all, and "Thumbelina," about the very tiny girl who goes on a big adventure. Now, fifteen of his beloved stories, including "The Ugly Duckling," "The Emperor's New Clothes," and "The Snow Queen," are collected in this edition.

Book Synopsis

A carefully curated collection of Hans Christian Andersen's most famous fairy tales is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series.

Hans Christian Andersen's iconic fairy tales have been shared and treasured for generations. Readers across the world know his poignant tale "The Little Mermaid," whose title character chooses love above all, and "Thumbelina," about the very tiny girl who goes on a big adventure. Now, fifteen of his beloved stories, including "The Ugly Duckling," "The Emperor's New Clothes," and "The Snow Queen," are collected in this edition.

About the Author

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. After moving to Copenhagen at the age of fourteen, he became an author. Andersen wrote many fairy tales that have been adapted into movies, plays, and ballets all around the world.