Thumbelina and Other Stories

(Hardback, Illustrated edition)

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Age range 6 to 9

Hans Christian Andersen's much loved fairy tales have been an integral part of our childhoods for 150 years. This volume will introduce the following classic stories to a new generation of children: Thumbelina, Silly Jack, The Fir Tree, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Princess and the Pea, The Red Shoes, The Shadow, The Nightingale.

The tales are beautifully illustrated and retold in a manner that will engage very young readers and instil in them a love for storytelling, the power of imagination and the past.

Perfect for bedtime reading!

Author Bio

Fiona Macdonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia, both in England. She has taught adult education, and in schools and universities, and is the author of numerous books for children on historical topics. Alida Massari is an Italian artist, specialising in childrens illustration and stationery. She studied illustration at the European Institute for Design.