Enjoy these classic tales of mermaids, princesses, ducklings, and dancing shoes from master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen. All the best-loved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, including "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," "Thumbelina," "The Red Shoes," "The Princess on the Pea," and "The Emperor's New Clothes," fill the pages of this beautiful leather-bound collector's edition. Also included is "The Tallow Candle"--one of the earliest stories written by Andersen. This book offers dozens of bedtime stories or hours of rainy day reading, as there are both short and long pieces included. Curl up with this collection of classics from one of the most popular writers of all time and lose yourself in childhood memories.
