H. C. Andersen
1) Thumbelina
Author
Language
English
Description
A tiny girl no bigger than a thumb is stolen by a great ugly toad and subsequently has many adventures and makes many animal friends, before finding the perfect mate in a warm and beautiful southern land.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
303 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
TRADITIONAL STORIES (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). This book collects 17 of Andersen's incomparable stories, among them The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Pea, The Red Shoes; The wild Swans and his fantasy masterpiece, The Snow Queen. The book is illustrated in full colour by W. Heath Robinson. This volume is presented in exquisitely designed foil-stamped binding, with distinctive gilt edging and an attractive silk-ribbon bookmark. Ages 9+
9) Breadcrumbs
Author
Language
English
Description
"Hazel and Jack are best friends until an accident with a magical mirror and a run-in with a villainous queen find Hazel on her own, entering an enchanted wood in the hopes of saving Jack's life " -- Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
Entwines the classic fairy tale of the little match girl with a story of Frederik, whose mother is seamstress to the queen and who spends many evenings crafting a village in the attic of their small, cold home.
13) Little mermaid
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
A retelling of the classic fairy tale "The Little Mermaid," about a mermaid who longs to walk on land.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A retelling of the classic story emphasizing the role of honesty in exposing the fraud of the two thieves and their invisible clothes. With questions and guidelines for parents and educators.
15) The Snow Queen
Author
Language
English
Description
The story that was the inspiration for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis and more recently, Frozen by Disney is re-designed in celebration of 50 years of working with Bernadette Watts—one of Europe’s most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists, known in Europe simply as Bernadette. When a young boy is cursed and unable to detect goodness, a young girl goes on a courageous journey to restore his heart and free him...
16) Little mermaid
Language
English
Description
Hello Kitty stars as a little mermaid who wonders about life on land after saving the life of a kitty prince.
17) Frozen
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna, a fearless optimist, teams up with extreme mountain man Kristoff and his sidekick reindeer Sven on an epic journey to find Anna's sister Elsa, the Snow Queen, and put an end to her icy spell. Encountering mystical trolls, a funny snowman named Olaf, Everest-like extremes and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom from destruction.
18) Kiss the girl
Author
Series
Meant to be volume 3
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A modern tale of unexpectedly falling in love and finding your voice, Kiss the Girl is the highly anticipated third installment in the acclaimed and best-selling Meant to Be collection. Ariel del Mar is one of the most famous singers in the world. She and her sisters--together, known as the band Siren Seven--have been a pop culture phenomenon since they were kids. On stage, wearing her iconic red wig and sequined costumes, staring out at a sea of...
20) The nightingale
Author
Language
English
Description
Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference of a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him.
