Description Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales have entertained children and adults alike since he began publishing them in 1835. This book is filled with a cavalcade of wonderful characters and enchanted objects. From elves and talking animals to bewitched shoes and toys. These magical stories contain messages that resonate beyond the realms of fantasy. This treasury features 35 of his best known stories including ‘Thumbelina’, ‘The Emperor’s New Suit’ and ‘The Ugly Duckling’. These works are featured alongside the whimsical illustrations of Heath Robinson, which add intrigue and delight. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a prolific Danish writer who is best known for his fairy tales. They have been translated into more than 100 different languages. One of Copenhagen’s most celebrated monuments, the statue of the Little Mermaid in the harbour, commemorates one of his best-known tales. Heath Robinson (1872-1944) was an English artist who was best known for his humorous drawings and his illustrations for Kipling, Shakespeare and many children’s stories. His name entered the English language as early as 1912 and is still in use as a means to describe complex, ad hoc contraptions similar to those that featured in many of his cartoons Bound in faux cloth with foil stamping.
