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: The Snow Queen, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, The Showman, The Match-girl, The Greedy Goblin and Wild Swans. The tales are brought to life with Alida Massari's wonderful original artwork 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!