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"The Voyages of Sinbad" from the Arabian Nights - Sinbad is a Baghdad merchant who acquires great wealth by going on seven voyages. He describes these to a poor discontented porter, Hinbad, to show him that wealth can only be obtained by enterprise and personal exertion. The Jungle Book - Animal stories set in India. The central figure is a human boy, Mowgli, brought up by a wolf as her cub and instructed in the lore of the jungle. "The Flying Trunk". A tale of a magical trunk that allows the owner to go wherever they wish.

A little fir tree stands in the woods. All he can think about is growing up into a big tree. When a hare hops over him, emphasizing how small he is, he is embarrassed. Children call him the baby of the forest. Find out what happens to the little fir tree in this far from happily-ever-after tale for older children.

"Out in the woods stood a nice little Fir Tree. The place he had was a very good one: the sun shone on him: as to fresh air, there was enough of that, and round him grew many large-sized comrades, pines as well as firs. But the little Fir wanted so very much to be a grown-up tree..." So begins...

"Lang geleden waren er vijfentwintig tinnen soldaten die allemaal broers waren, omdat ze allemaal afstamden van een oude tinnen lepel. Ze hielden hun wapens in hun armen, hun hoofden waren naar rechts gekeerd, en hun uniform, rood en blauw, was nogal elegant." Hoewel hij precies hetzelfde was als zijn broers, kwam een van de soldaten per ongeluk in z’n eentje terecht in een reeks avonturen. Maar maak je geen zorgen, deze tinnen soldaat was nergens bang voor. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was een Deense schrijver, dichter en kunstenaar.

"Ver hiervandaan, in het land waar de zwaluwen de winter ontvluchten, leefde een koning die elf zonen had, en een dochter, Elisa." Zo begint het verhaal van Elisa en haar broers. In het begin was alles goed. Ze leefden vredig in het kasteel en werden geliefd en verwend door hun vader, de koning. Maar op een dag besloot de koning opnieuw te trouwen en hun stiefmoeder wilde hen niet. Geen van hen. Elisa werd naar het platteland gestuurd en de elf jongens werden in zwanen veranderd.

In het dorp waren er twee mannen die Klaas heetten. Om ze uit elkaar te houden, heette de ene Grote Klaas, omdat hij vier paarden bezat, en de andere Kleine Klaas, omdat hij er maar één had. Dit is hun verhaal. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was een Deense schrijver, dichter en kunstenaar. Hij is beroemd om zijn kinderliteratuur, waaronder de geliefde sprookjes "De nieuwe kleeren van den keizer", "De kleine zeemeermin", "De nachtegaal", "De standvastige tinnen soldaat", "De sneeuwkoningin", "Het lelijke jonge eendje" en "Het lucifersmeisje".

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Mit Märchen wie "Das hässliche Entlein", "Die kleine Seejungfrau" oder "Des Kaisers neue Kleider" wurde Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) zu einem der meistgelesenen Autoren der Welt. Alle 165 Märchen und Geschichten Andersens liegen hier erstmals komplett in deutscher Sprache als Hörbuch vor - mit einer Spieldauer von 42 Stunden! Die Märchen zeigen Andersen als "Dichter für sämtliche Lebensalter", der es verstand, Kinder und Erwachsene gleichermaßen anzusprechen.

The Little Mermaid, as adapted by Hans Christian Andersen, is a long tale with a complex plot which was first published in 1836. It tells the story of a young mermaid who ascends to the surface on her 15th birthday, as is the custom. She happens upon a ship in the throes of a storm, and saves the life of a prince who was about to drown. She falls in love with him, vows to find him again and to love him forever. There are, however, different rules and fates that separate mermaids from people, and the little mermaid undergoes many trials because of the choice she made.

The Bell is one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most profound and contemplative tales: a spiritual allegory about longing, humility, and the courage to seek truth beyond appearances. Moving from crowded streets to silent woods, from social rank to shared humanity, the story unfolds as a quiet pilgrimage—where revelation comes not through explanation or authority, but through perseverance and openness of heart.

Once there was a Prince who wanted to marry a Princess. Only a real one would do. So he traveled through all the world to find her, and everywhere things went wrong. There were Princesses aplenty, but how was he to know whether they were real Princesses? There was something not quite right about them all. So he came home again and was unhappy, because he did so want to have a real Princess.

In "The Little Match Girl" by Hans Christian Andersen, a cold New Year’s Eve becomes a journey of courage, hope, and heartbreaking beauty. As a poor young girl wanders the snowy streets, trying to sell her matches to survive, each tiny flame she lights reveals a warm, shimmering vision—moments of comfort, love, and the life she longs for. With every spark, the boundary between harsh reality and glowing dreams begins to blur.

When a vain emperor becomes obsessed with wearing only the most magnificent clothes, he hires two cunning weavers who promise him a magical outfit that only the wise can see. Eager to impress his kingdom, the emperor parades through the city, completely unaware that the spectacle is about to unravel in the most unforgettable way.

Step into a world of icy wonder, magic, and true friendship! The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen is a timeless fairy tale about brave Gerda, who embarks on a daring journey to rescue her friend Kai after he falls under the spell of the mysterious Snow Queen. Traveling through frozen landscapes, enchanted forests, and magical kingdoms, Gerda faces challenges that test her courage, cleverness, and kindness. Along the way, she meets strange and wonderful characters, overcomes obstacles, and discovers the power of a pure heart.

In Cinderella and Other Stories, you'll find four of the world's most popular children's stories and fairytales. Full of character, wit and fun, these stories have everything from a glass slipper to an invisible suit of clothes!

Step softly into the library, dear listener, where swans remember their sorrows, tin soldiers keep brave hearts, and mermaids dream beneath the moonlit sea. In The H C Andersen Library, the beloved tales of Hans Christian Andersen are read in full, just as a candle is lit against the evening: to bring wonder, tenderness, and a little golden sadness into the room.

This is a story from the Thumbelina and Other Fairy Tales collection.

Deep beneath the ocean lay the beautiful and magical kingdom of King Neptune. He had six mermaid daughters, the youngest of whom was considered to be unsurpassed in her beauty. They lived a wonderful and carefree existence in their underwater arcadia. The world beyond was an uncertain and dangerous place and for this reason all mermaids were forbidden to travel up to the surface before their fifteenth birthday.

A heart-wrenching story about a poor little girl forced to sell matches on Christmas Eve. As she stumbles barefooted into a cold and lonely alley, she is enchanted by visions of Christmas wonders and her beloved grandmother long passed. "The Little Match Girl" is a tale that makes us all grateful for what we have this holiday season.

Vol. 1 of a 2-Volume collection of the finest fairytales by the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, including The frog king, Rapunzel, Hansel and Grethel, The wolf and the seven little kids, The emperor's new clothes, Thumbelina, The snow queen, and many more.