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After saving a prince from drowning, a mermaid princess embraces a life of extreme self-sacrifice to win his love and gain an immortal soul.

Over a century after its first publication, Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid persists as one of the world's... Read Full Overview

This is a new and modern english translation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale, The Little Mermaid.This commemorative edition celebrates the 100-year anniversary of the world-famous statue by Edvard Eriksen, installed in 1913 in the Langelinie Park in the harbor... Read Full Overview

A beloved Hans Christian Andersen tale, illustrated by one of the greatest children's illustrators of our time The story of the little mermaid who fell in love with a human boy is well-known and loved by millions--but in the hands of internationally acclaimed illustrator Lisbeth... Read Full Overview

Benjamin Lacombe's haunting illustrations alongside Hans Christian Andersen's classic story of love and loss showcase the tale in an enchanting new light

Once there was a little mermaid who fell in love with a human boy . . . The story may be familiar, but Lisbeth Zwerger's art makes this fairytale seem brand-new. This Jubilee edition, celebrating 200 years of Hans Christian Andersen, is superbly illustrated in Zwerger's signature... Read Full Overview

The Little Mermaid's universal longing for freedom, independence, and love is made real by Santore's sensitive presentation. School Library Journal said, "The opulent full-page watercolors are a perfect complement to this stylish and authentic interpretation of Hans Christian... Read Full Overview

Discover the original Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale that inspired the classic Disney movie

This stunningly romantic interpretation features gorgeous jewel-toned illustrations--one on every page --that will delight young readers, 7-10.

Six... Read Full Overview

"The Little Mermaid" (Danish: Den lille havfrue) is a fairy tale by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen about a young mermaid willing to give up her life in the sea and her identity as a mermaid to gain a human soul and the love of a human prince.The tale was first published... Read Full Overview

"The Little Mermaid" is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a young mermaid who falls in love with a human prince and dreams of becoming human herself to be with him. She makes a risky deal with a sea witch to achieve her wish, but things don't go as planned, leading... Read Full Overview