Welcome to the wonderful fairytale world of Hans Christian Andersen . . . retold for today's children by Martin Waddell, the much-loved author of Owl Babies and Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? This classic collection brings together nine favourite stories, from the fun and humour of the proud Emperor with his splendid new clothes, to the gentle sadness of the Little Mermaid. With a colourful cast of witches, princesses, toys and animals, this rich and varied collection is guaranteed to delight and entertain readers young and old. Emma Chichester Clark's glorious illustrations bring the tales vividly to life, making this book a joy to share and a gift to treasure.

Hans Christian Andersen has timeless appeal. In this collection you'll find his most popular tales, from The Ugly Duckling to The Little Match Girl.

With a single kiss, a young maid saves her beloved from the Snow Queen’s icy imprisonment. When splinters from an evil troll’s magic mirror get into the heart and eye of Kai, he is tricked into accompanying the Snow Queen to her palace, and only the innocence and kindness of Gerda’s heart can save him. The inspiration for Frozen, Hans Christian’s Andersen’s “The Snow Queen” is one of the most beloved fairy tales in history. HarperPerennialClassics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

Contains The Emperor's Nightingale, Five in One Pod, Whatever the Old Man Does Is Right, The Flying Trunk, The Ugly Duckling, and The Swineherd.

This edition is a practical introduction to the whole range of principles and practices used to attract and retain audiences and attenders of arts events. It also looks at the broader political, economic and commercial issues which affect all arts organizations to enable the reader to consider the function of arts marketing from a strategic viewpoint.