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Illustrated Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales
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A collection of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen retold for younger readers
Ages: 2+
.Includes the Emperor's New Clothes, the Little Mermaid, the Ugly Duckling, the Snow Queen, the Princess and the Pea and other classic stories, as well as a short biography of Hans Christian Andersen.
Ages: 6+
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A collection of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen retold for younger readers.
Illustrated Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales is enchantingly illustrated and specially retold for younger readers, aged 2 and up. This delightful collection includes twelve classic tales, featuring beloved characters such as Thumbelina, The Little Mermaid, and The Ugly Duckling.
Additionally, the book includes a biography of Hans Christian Andersen, providing further insight into the life of the renowned storyteller.
Beautifully bound in a padded hardback, this book is an essential addition to any family bookshelf and makes a wonderful gift.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781409523390
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 November 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Fran Parreno
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 160.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 760g
Pages: 280
About the Author
Anna Milbourne (Author)
Growing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon.
Ruth Brocklehurst (Author)
When she wasn't riding her bike or making things out of loo rolls and scraps of fabric, Ruth spent her childhood reading about detectives and historical figures. She has written and edited countless books for Usborne - some about detectives and historical figures; some about dinosaurs, scientists and astronauts.
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