An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales

Hans Christian Andersen, Anastasiya Archipova

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Floris Books
15 September 2014

Children's & Educational; Traditional stories (Children's&YA)

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.

By: Hans Christian Andersen
Illustrated by: Anastasiya Archipova
Imprint: Floris Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 225mm, Width: 180mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 878g
ISBN: 9781782501183
ISBN 10: 1782501185
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 15 September 2014
Recommended Age: From 5 to 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, best known for his fairy tales which include The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen and The Emperor's New Clothes. Anastasiya Archipova is an illustrator who lives in Moscow. She has illustrated many children's books, including many traditional fairy tales.

Reviews for An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales

'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