Central Kansas Library System

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

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

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.

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.

Two rascals sell a vain emperor an invisible suit of clothes.

Karen's great pride, her red shoes, doom her to dance forever, until a drastic action and much repentance and suffering bring her the forgiveness she has craved.

Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.