Twelve classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales enchantingly illustrated and specially retold for younger readers. Includes the best-loved characters of 'Thumbelina' 'The Little Mermaid' and 'The Ugly Duckling', as well as a biography of Hans Christian Andersen. Beautifully bound in a padded hardback, this is an essential addition to any family bookshelf and makes a wonderful gift. Chapters in this book include: - The Princess and the Pea - The Emperor's New Clothes - Thumbelina - The Ugly Duckling - The Little Mermaid - The Emperor and the Nightingale - The Flying Trunk - The Brave Tin Soldier - The Wild Swans - The Little Fir Tree - The Tinderbox - The Snow Queen - About Hans Christian Andersen