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Presents twenty-six fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen, including both familiar and lesser-known selections.

Nine of the Great Dane's tales: The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Nightingale, Thumbelina, Great Claus and Little Claus, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Fir Tree, and The Princess and the Pea.

In this retelling of a story also known as "The Evil King," a vain prince determines to prove himself more powerful than all else, even God, only to be defeated by a single gnat.

Traditional tale of a girl who is turned into a swan by a magician.

A fine leather ball snobbishly refuses to marry a plain wooden top; but years later, after Ball has fallen on hard times and Top has a shiny new coat, she is eager for his friendship.

Includes the well-known tales as well as less familiar ones such as "The Gardener and the Squire," "The Story of a Mother," "In a Thousand Years Time," and "The Shadow.

Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference for a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him.

Contains more than thirty fairy tales written by Hans Christian Andersen.