A classic translation of one of the world's greatest fairy tales — a magical story of a young girl's quest to save the boy she loves.
When Kay is lured from his home by the beautiful, cruel Snow Queen, his friend Gerda sets out on an epic journey to rescue him. As she searches, she encounters a series of strangers to whom she relays her plight. Charmed by her story and her innocence, each of them helps Gerda, so that at last she is able to find the Snow Queen's icy palace. But at the end of her epic journey, will Gerda manage to set Kay free? Soft, ethereal artwork and a faithful translation set the mood for a keepsake edition of Andersen's much-loved winter's tale.

Book Description
This beautiful translation contains 47 beloved tales written by Hans Christian Andersen, including such well-known stories as "The Little Match Girl" and "The Emperor's New Clothes." Includes line drawings by Sheila Greenwald and a new Introduction. Original.
Book Dimension
length: (cm)17.9 　　　 　　　　　 　　　　　 width:(cm)10.8

This is a classic translation of one of the world's greatest fairy tales lavishly illustrated with a sumptuous, wintry feel. When Kay is snatched from his home by the beautiful, cruel Snow Queen, his friend Gerda sets out on an epic journey to rescue him. As she searches, she encounters a series of strangers to whom she tells her tale. Charmed by her story and her innocence, each of them helps Gerda, so that, at last, she is able to find the Snow Queen's icy palace. But, at the end of her epic journey, will she manage to set Kay free?

皇帝与夜莺绘本

Lisbeth Zwerger is one of the world's preeminent children's book artists, and one of the most original interpreters of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairytales. This handsome collection, originally published in 1991 now returns in celebration of Hans Christian Andersen's 200th birthday. It includes eleven favorite stories, such as "The Princess and the Pea" and "The Emperor's New Clothes," as well as lesser-known but equally wonderful stories, all featuring Ms. Zwerger's distinctively elegant, witty illustrations. This superb anthology is bound to become a treasured part of every child's library.

Here are all 159 tales written by Hans Christian Anderson, the master Danish storyteller, accompanied by illustrations from Arthur Rackham, Hans Richter, and other. These cherished tales include:
- "The Little Mermaid"
- "Thumbelina"
- "The Emperor's New Clothes"
- "The Snow Queen"
- "Ib and Little Christina"
- "The Princess and the Pea"

丑小鸭是一部家喻户晓的童话故事，也是现实生活中人物的典型。丑小鸭在父母的殷切等待中终于诞生了，可是姗姗来迟的他长相奇特，嗓音沙哑，于是便遭到了亲人的遗弃，不仅这样，丑小鸭还要忍受旁人的嘲弄和取笑。自卑、可怜的他常常独自一人在河边伤心的哭泣，一天却遇上一群善良的伙伴，他们给了他无尽的呵护和关怀，帮助他重建了信心和生活的勇气。
The Ugly Duckling is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). The story tells of a homely little bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from his surroundings until, much to his delight (and to the surprise of others), he matures into a beautiful swan, the most beautiful bird of all. The story is beloved around the world as a tale about personal transformation for the better. The Ugly Duckling was first published on November 11th, 1843 with three other tales by Andersen in Copenhagen, Denmark to great critical acclaim. The tale is completely Andersen's invention and owes no debt to fairy or folklore. Beautifully illustrated, this classic tale will capture children's interest and spark their imagination inspiring a lifelong love of literature and reading.Optimized for Kindle devices and featuring Panel Zoom facility.