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The Brave Tin Soldier & Other Fairy Tales

Here are four of Hans Christian Andersen's best-loved short stories, specially adapted for young children and read by some of Britain's most well-known actors. In "The Brave Tin Soldier," read by David Tennant, a one-legged toy soldier falls in love with a paper ballerina. In "Thumbelina," read by Anne-Marie Duff, a tiny but beautiful girl grows from a barleycorn which has been enchanted by a witch. In "The Nightingale," read by Sir Derek Jacobi, an emperor prefers a sparkling mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. And in "The Ugly Duckling," read by Penelope Wilton, a little bird is called ugly by others until he matures into a beautiful swan.

1 CD. 59 mins.

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The Brave Tin Soldier & Other Fairy Tales

Here are four of Hans Christian Andersen's best-loved short stories, specially adapted for young children and read by some of Britain's most well-known actors. In "The Brave Tin Soldier," read by David Tennant, a one-legged toy soldier falls in love with a paper ballerina. In "Thumbelina," read by Anne-Marie Duff, a tiny but beautiful girl grows from a barleycorn which has been enchanted by a witch. In "The Nightingale," read by Sir Derek Jacobi, an emperor prefers a sparkling mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. And in "The Ugly Duckling," read by Penelope Wilton, a little bird is called ugly by others until he matures into a beautiful swan.

1 CD. 59 mins.

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The Brave Tin Soldier & Other Fairy Tales

The Brave Tin Soldier & Other Fairy Tales

Overview

Here are four of Hans Christian Andersen's best-loved short stories, specially adapted for young children and read by some of Britain's most well-known actors. In "The Brave Tin Soldier," read by David Tennant, a one-legged toy soldier falls in love with a paper ballerina. In "Thumbelina," read by Anne-Marie Duff, a tiny but beautiful girl grows from a barleycorn which has been enchanted by a witch. In "The Nightingale," read by Sir Derek Jacobi, an emperor prefers a sparkling mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. And in "The Ugly Duckling," read by Penelope Wilton, a little bird is called ugly by others until he matures into a beautiful swan.

1 CD. 59 mins.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781445865171
Publisher: B B C Worldwide Americas
Publication date: 10/06/2011
Edition description: Unabridged
Pages: 1
Product dimensions: 5.60(w) x 4.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 8 Years

About the Author

About The Author

Hans Christian Andersen (April 2, 1805—August 4, 1875) was a Danish author and poet, most famous for his fairy tales. Among his best-known stories are The Snow Queen, The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, The Little Match Girl, The Ugly Duckling, and The Red Shoes. During Andersen's lifetime he was feted by royalty and acclaimed for having brought joy to children across Europe. His fairy tales have been translated into over 150 languages and continue to be published in millions of copies all over the world and inspired many other works.

Date of Birth:

April 2, 1805

Date of Death:

August 4, 1875

Place of Birth:

Odense, Denmark

Place of Death:

Copenhagen, Denmark
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