A beautiful collection of stories from one of the most beloved fairy-tale writers of all time: Hans Christian Andersen. Hans Christian Andersen's tales are among the most famous and loved by children everywhere. This stunningly illustrated collection includes some of his best-known works--"The Little Mermaid," "Thumbelina," "The Tin Soldier," and "The Princess and the Pea"--as well as other less-familiar but equally magical stories: "The Snow Queen," "The Wild Swans," "The Tinderbox," and "The Emperor and the Nightingale." Francesca Rossi's gorgeous watercolor illustrations enrich and enhance the text, making this beautiful volume perfect for Andersen's many fans.