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Illustrated Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales

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Illustrated Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales by Ruth Brocklehurst, Anna Milbourne, and Gillian Doherty is a charming collection of timeless stories brought to life with beautiful illustrations. It includes beloved tales such as "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," and "Thumbelina," each presented in an enchanting style that captures the imagination of both children and adults. This book celebrates the magic and morality of Andersen's classic 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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