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Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales

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Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales is a beloved collection of classic tales that transport readers to enchanting worlds filled with wonder and moral lessons. These stories often feature magical creatures, vivid landscapes, and profound themes that resonate with both children and adults. From the poignant journey of a little mermaid to the timeless adventures of brave heroes, the book's narratives captivate with their blend of whimsy and wisdom.
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Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales

Filled with illustrations to charm and enchant, Hans Christian Andersen's popular tales are brought to life in this exquisite Treasury.

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Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales, retold and illustrated by Val Biro, is a lavish edition that contains some of Hans Christian Andersen's best-loved stories.

This collection includes:

  • The Wild Swans
  • Dan the Dunce
  • The Emperor's New Clothes
  • The Flying Trunk
  • The Ugly Duckling
  • The Little Tin Soldier
  • The Nightingale
  • Thumbelina

Suitable for ages 4 and up.

Illustrator: Val Biro was born in 1921 in Budapest, Hungary, and studied art in London. Throughout a long and illustrious career, his illustrations have appeared in some 400 books worldwide and on the covers of many more. He is a renowned and much-loved author and illustrator of children's books.

Series: Fairy Tale Treasuries

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841353586

Publisher: Award Publications Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Award Publications Ltd

Contributors:

  • Retold by Val Biro
  • Cover design or artwork by Val Biro
  • Illustrated by Val Biro

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 557g

Pages: 200

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About the Author

Born in Budapest in 1921, Val Biro discovered his talent and love of drawing at an early age, cheekily sketching caricatures of teachers during his early school days! After moving to London in 1939, he studied at the Central School of Arts, specialising in illustration. Throughout a distinguished career stretching over 60 years, Val Biro's work has featured in magazines, advertising and in over 400 illustrated books! Born in Budapest in 1921, Val Biro discovered his talent and love of drawing at an early age, cheekily sketching caricatures of teachers during his early school days! After moving to London in 1939, he studied at the Central School of Arts, specialising in illustration. Throughout a distinguished career stretching over 60 years, Val Biro's work has featured in magazines, advertising and in over 400 illustrated books! Born in Budapest in 1921, Val Biro discovered his talent and love of drawing at an early age, cheekily sketching caricatures of teachers during his early school days! After moving to London in 1939, he studied at the Central School of Arts, specialising in illustration. Throughout a distinguished career stretching over 60 years, Val Biro's work has featured in magazines, advertising and in over 400 illustrated books!

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