H. C. Andersen
1) Thumbeline
Author
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the adventures of a tiny girl no bigger than a thumb and her many animal friends.
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Hans Christian Andersen's classic tales of foolish emperors, lonely mermaids, icy queens and clever princesses have delighted children and adults alike for nearly two centuries. The stories' unique magic and wonder make them essential reading for any childhood. This beautifully illustrated collection of Andersen's best-loved fairy tales includes The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, The Princess and the Pea and The Emperor's New Clothes....
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Language
English
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Description
In a faraway land, perched upon her little nest, Mother Duck waits for her last remaining egg to hatch. When the odd little egg finally breaks open, Mother Duck is shocked to see an ugly duckling staring up at her. Despite its homeliness, Mother Duck adores her awkward child and does her best to protect him. Unfortunately, no one else on the farm wants anything to do with the Ugly Duckling, and he is driven from the farm to fend for himself. Survival,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
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Description
Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making clothing that will make him look "cool" and will let him know who else is "cool," as well, but when he wears them during the Royal Parade, a child cries out that the emperor has nothing on. Includes author's note about the story's origins.
Author
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
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Caldecott Medal & Honor Books - Present to 1938
Storytime @ Home: Tails and Tales Summer Reading Challenge
Storytime @ Home: Tails and Tales Summer Reading Challenge
Description
An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.
19) The pea blossom
Author
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
In a garden near Beijing, five peas in a shell grow and wait to discover what fate has in store for them.