Overview
Hans Christian Andersen's classic tales of foolish emperors, lonely mermaids, icy queens and clever princesses have delighted children and adults alike for nearly two centuries. The stories' unique magic and wonder make them essential reading for any childhood. This beautifully illustrated collection of Andersen's best-loved fairy tales includes The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, The Princess and the Pea and The Emperor's New Clothes. Each story is brought to life with charming illustrations by Anastasiya Archipova, illustrator of dozens of children's books. This gift edition of Andersen's tales is designed for little hands and will make a beautiful addition to any bookshelf.
Full Product Details
Author: Hans Christian Andersen ,
Anastasiya Archipova
Publisher: Floris Books
Imprint: Floris Books
Dimensions:
Width: 18.00cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 22.50cm
Weight: 0.878kg
ISBN: 9781782501183
ISBN 10: 1782501185
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 18 September 2014
Recommended Age: From 5 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
'A cooler aesthetic prevails in Anastasiya Archipova's delicate, feathery paintings for An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales .' -- 'Best Nine Books to Give for the Holidays', The Wall Street Journal 'What makes this anthology stand out is the magnificent artwork of Anastasiya Archipova. This profusion of images wonderfully enhances these stories making them a delight for young readers and ideal for parents to read to younger children. Of special note is an informative two page illustrated article about Hans Christian Andersen. Simply stated, 'An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales' will make an enduringly popular addition to family, elementary school, and community library Folktale/Fairytale collections.' -- Children's Bookwatch, November 2014 'These tales of magic and enchantment are wonderfully enhanced by lavish full colour illustrations on almost every page. Beautifully bound and presented, this delightful Christmas gift is excellent value for money.' -- Carousel 'This gift edition of Andersen's tales would make a wonderful addition to any bookshelf. We say... Timeless stories presented in a beautifully illustrated book to keep forever.' -- Creative Steps
'What makes this anthology stand out is the magnificent artwork of Anastasiya Archipova. This profusion of images wonderfully enhances these stories making them a delight for young readers and ideal for parents to read to younger children. Of special note is an informative two page illustrated article about Hans Christian Andersen. Simply stated, 'An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales' will make an enduringly popular addition to family, elementary school, and community library Folktale/Fairytale collections.' -- Children's Bookwatch, November 2014
Author Information
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author of children's fairy tales, including The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina and The Ugly Duckling, which have become much-loved classics around the world. Anastasiya Archipova is an illustrator who lives in Moscow. She has illustrated many children's books, including many traditional fairy tales.
