Book Description: This book presents eight delightful stories to transport you to a magical world. Here are some of Hans Andersen's much-loved familiar tales and one or two that are less well-known. Each one captures the essence of the natural world and of Andersen's homeland, transforming it into a place of surprise and enchantment. The tales included are: 'The Emperor's New Clothes', 'The Goblin at the Grocers', 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Princess and the Pea', 'The Snow Queen', 'The Steadfast Tin Soldier', 'Thumbelina', and 'The Ugly Duckling'.