Andersen, Hans Christian

The little matchgirl and other fairy tales / Hans Christian Andersen - Thaxted, Essex : Miles Kelly, 2015. - 40 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.

This book is a beautifully illustrated collection of classic fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen, retold for young readers. The main story, The Little Match Girl, follows a poor girl trying to sell matches on a freezing New Year’s Eve. As she lights the matches to keep warm, she experiences beautiful visions before peacefully passing away and being taken to heaven by her grandmother.

9781782097747


Denmark--Visionary experiences--Moral education--Kindness--Classic--Children's stories

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