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'.