“It doesn't matter if you're born in a duck yard, so long as you are hatched from a swan's egg!”—Hans Christian Andersen, “The Ugly Duckling.”

Fairy tales are timeless treasures passed from one generation to the next, and few are as beloved as those of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. From the princess so sensitive she is discomforted by a single pea beneath a tower of mattresses to the unfortunate-looking duckling who matures into a stunning swan, these are the stories that stay with us long after we leave childhood behind.

Why this collector’s edition is the perfect gift for fans of Hans Christian Andersen:

• Stylish cover: This book is bound with a beautiful green cover and a foil-stamped title.
• Sprayed edges: Bright blue sprayed edges adorn the top, side, and bottom of every page.
• Decorative endpapers: Includes full-color endpapers illustrated with oceanic scenes.
• Lesser-known gems: This Word Cloud Classic also features “The Tallow Candle,” one of Andersen’s earliest stories and discovered only in 2012.
• Famous quotes: Your favorite lines from classic fairy tales are heat-burnished on the cover, including:
  • “Oh!,” said the Princess. “No, I scarcely slept at all!”
  • “Her eyes were as blue as the deep sea … her body ended in a fish tail.”

Perfect for those interested in…

• Classic literature.
• Children’s literature.
• Fables and fairy tales.
• Ancient stories.
• Giftable books.