Little Mermaids And Ugly Ducklings

Gathers together six of the most beloved stories by a master storyteller, and brings to life the enchanting characters to create a timeless collection.

Lavishly illustrated, this collection gathers six of the most beloved storiesby Andersen together in one volume. Illustrations.

A beloved classic illustrated by Bernadette Watts—one of Europe’s most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists! There is only one way the Little Mermaid can win the prince’s heart and gain an immortal soul: she must agree to the sea witch’s terrible deal—give up her voice in return for a pair of legs. But will her dream come true? Bernadette brings to new life this world-famous, unabridged fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen—immersing the reader in the magical world beneath the sea.

A little sea princess, longing to be human, trades her mermaid's tail for legs to win the love of a prince.

Hans Christian Andersen's entrancing tale of love, set between land and sea, is retold by renowned storyteller Geraldine McCaughrean and brought to life in magical silhouette artwork by illustrator Laura Barrett. When she falls in love with a prince, the little mermaid persuades a sea witch to replace her tail with legs so she can live on land. But the price demanded by the wicked sea witch is great: the mermaid's beautiful voice . . .

Translated from the Danish.

Parents appreciate their children learning while having fun, and kids love to read along to their favorite under-the-sea adventures. Word-for-word narration builds vocabulary and encourages independent reading.