Fairy Tales Author:Hans Christian Andersen, Harrison Weir (Illustrator) The fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen have been loved for generations. Treasure fifteen of Andersen's most famous stories... — Last dream of the old oak -- — Little mermaid -- — Wild swans -- — Thumbelina -- — Little Claus and Big Claus -- — Ugly duckling -- — Thick-headed Jack -- — Brave tin soldier -- — Nightingale -- — Swineherd -- — Ice maiden... more » --
Fairy tales are essential to childhood. They are imagination that whispers to us, takes us on journeys, and connects us to others. They also are about as gentle a way of exposing a child to the horrors of this world, as there is.