Hans Christian Andersen often referred to in Scandinavia as H. C. Andersen; April 2, 1805 – August 4, 1875) was a Danish author and poet. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories—called eventyr, or "fairy-tales"—express themes that transcend age and nationality.Andersen's fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages, have...

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Lovingly illustrated adaptation of Andersen's classic fairy tale. Bilingual edition (English and Japanese), accompanied by online audiobooks and videos in English (British as well as American) and Japanese and printable coloring pages.), accompanied by audiobooks and videos in English (British as well as American) and"The Wild Swans" by Hans Christian Andersen is, with good reason, one of the world's most popular fairy tales. In its timeless form it addresses the is...

\"We have not immortal souls, we shall never live again; like the green seaweed when once it has been cut off, we can never flourish more.\"The Little Mermaid is a fairy tale written by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The story follows the journey of a young mermaid who is willing to abandon her life in the sea as a mermaid to obtain a human soul.

The Greatest Christmas Stories of All Time is a treasury of short fiction by great writers of the past two centuries — from Dickens, Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy to Willa Cather, Damon Runyon and Beatrix Potter. As a literary subject, Christmas has inspired everything from intimate domestic dramas to fanciful flights of the imagination, and the full range of its expression is represented in this wonderfully engaging anthology.

Join twins Scarlett and Thomas as they use Grandad’s time machine to travel back to Victorian London! Scarlett meets Princess Victoria and heads to the grand opening of the Great Exhibition, witnessing amazing inventions.Meanwhile, Thomas with some friends, sneaks in but gets caught and imprisoned! Can Scarlett rescue Thomas and get them back home?'A brilliant resource ... closes with an extended historical note' CLPE

A KILLER SHE COULD HANDLE…With her badge and her reputation on the line, criminal psych specialist Maya Cooper vowed to catch the serial killer whose attacks plagued Bear Claw Creek. She had no choice — she was his next target!BUT NOT THE RETURN OF THE ONE MAN WHO KNEW HER DEEPEST DESIRESNow, to catch the madman, she'd need Thorne Coleridge's help. But trusting Thorne had never been easy for Maya. Her former police academy instructo...

Why Not Help Your Child Wind Down After a Busy Day With Some of the Great Classic Fairy Tales of Our Times? Keep Reading to Learn More!Is your child into magical adventures filled with fantastical creatures and dazzling figures?Are you looking for a bedtime activity that doesn’t involve mind-numbing gadgets?Do you want to cultivate your child’s imagination all while helping them have a relaxing night’s sleep?You can have all that and MORE with “Classic Short...

In the opulent shadows of Regency England, where scandal whispers through gilded ballrooms and forbidden desires ignite behind closed doors, Sophie Weston clings to her fragile sanctuary as companion to the Dowager Duchess of Ryder. Haunted by her family's ruin and a tarnished reputation, Sophie vows to remain unseen—until the enigmatic Duke of Ryder returns, his commanding presence unraveling her carefully guarded world.William Hugo Farnsworth, Duke of Ryder, is no stranger to soc...

When Victoria Hamilton's vacation fling resulted in a baby, she began a new life far from her overbearing family. Now Tori's father has been murdered-and her half brother, Jared, needs her help to prove his innocence. But confronting her past when she comes face-to-face with private investigator John "Rocket" Miglionni sure isn't what she had in mind.Thrilled to find the woman who once rocked his world, John takes one look at her little girl and gets the shock of his life. Now the ...

e-artnow presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As J...