Hans Christian Andersen's much-loved fairy tales have been an integral part of our childhood for 150 years. This volume will introduce "Thumbelina" and other classic stories to a new generation of children. The tales are brought to life with Alida Massari's wonderful original artwork and retold in a manner that will engage very young readers and instill in them a love for storytelling, the power of imagination, and the past. Perfect for bedtime reading! The stories included are: * Thumbelina * The Fir Tree * The Emperor's New Clothes * The Princess and the Pea * The Red Shoes * The Shadow * The Nightingale * Silly Jack.