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

A tiny girl no bigger than a thumb is stolen by a great ugly toad and subsequently has many adventures and makes many animal friends, before finding the perfect mate in a warm and beautiful southern land.

In this version of Andersen's tale, the emperor wants extraordinary clothes that no one has ever seen before.

The perilous adventures of a toy soldier who loves a paper dancing girl culminate in tragedy for both of them. Includes a sound cassette.

More than 156 of the great Dane's best-loved fairy tales.

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

"Five beloved Hans Christian Andersen fairytales-The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, The Nightingale, and The Emperor's New Clothes - illustrated by world renowned Czech illustrator Josef Palecek make this stunning collection a wonderful addition to your family's library."--

In this retelling of a story also known as "The Evil King," a vain prince determines to prove himself more powerful than all else, even God, only to be defeated by a single gnat.

A prince disguises himself as a swineherd and learns the true character of the princess he desires.

When a chicken who has accidentally lost a feather jokes that she looks more gorgeous the more she plucks herself, her comment spreads throughout the coop and town and takes on a life of its own.