The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales

Discover the timeless, captivating children's stories of Hans Christian Andersen in  The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales . These enchanting and unforgettable tales, filled with adventure and invaluable life lessons , have been among literary history's most frequently translated works. A curious little mermaid princess trades her voice to a sea witch for legs to be with a human prince she loves in " The Little Mermaid ;" " Great Claus and Little Clause ," about a clever young man who turns a series of misfortunes into a fortune; " The Tinder Box ," recounts the adventures of a soldier and a magical tinderbox that grants any wish; and " The Swineherd ," about a poor prince who wishes to marry the emperor's daughter. Readers of all ages will enjoy the pleasures of this time-honored collection and its fun-filled adventures. For this edition, all four stories have been newly reset in large, easy-to-read type and are enhanced with six full-page illustrations by Thea Kliros.