Hans Christian Andersen
Author
Pub. Date
1992
Description
"The magic of Hans Christian Andersen comes alive again. Children and adults alike, are captivated when he tells about "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Princess and the Pea", "Father's Always Right", "The Shepherdess & The Chimney Sweep", and "The Steadfast Tin Soldier". Utilizing a new technique called Picture Vision, charming color drawings of the characters and events are interwoven with the storytelling." -Back Cover.
Author
Pub. Date
1963
Description
Once upon a time, two brothers wished to preserve their German folklore in a collection of tales that they believed had been handed down for generations. When they began in 1812 they had just 86 stories that rather harshly reflected the difficult life of the European peasantry. Subsequent editions would grow to hold over 200 tales. As time passed, the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, with all of its royalty, magical creatures, and brave adventures,...
Series
Pub. Date
2004.
Description
In "The emperor's new clothes," two swindlers create a royal robe from magical cloth for a vain king. In "The ugly duckling," a duckling is teased because of his awkward appearance until he grows into a beautiful swan. In "The swineherd," a spoiled princess scorns the love of an honorable prince until he comes up with a clever way to steal some kisses from her.