H. C Andersen

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....

The wares of the poor little match girl illuminate her cold world, bringing some beauty to her brief, tragic life.

This retelling of the classic fairy tale, The princess and pea, reimagines the risks and rewards that come when one royal family goes searching for a true princess.

"In this all-new animated version of Hans Christian Anderson's beloved fairy tale, Shari is a spirited gypsy girl whose mother sews ribbons onto ballet shoes for the Royal Theater, which is owned by a handsome Count. The barefoot beauty has long dreamed of dancing with the ballet, until a chance meeting with the imposing impresario earns her a spot in the company, but Shari still can't compete with the haughty ballerina, Martina. After a misunderstanding,...

An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year excluded by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.

Ariel is a fun-loving and mischievous mermaid who is enchanted with all things human. Disregarding her father's order to stay away from the world above the sea, she swims to the surface and, in a raging storm, rescues Prince Eric, the man of her dreams. Determined to be human, she strikes a bargain with the devious seawitch, Ursula, and trades her fins and beautiful voice for legs. With her best friend Flounder, and her reluctant chaperone Sebastian...

When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Princess Anna teams up with Kristoff and his reindeer to embark on a journey to find Anna's sister, the Snow Queen Elsa, to put an end to her icy spell.