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Here are four of Hans Christian Andersen’s best-loved short stories, specially adapted for young children and read by some of Britain’s most well-known actors. The Brave Tin Soldier: A one-legged toy soldier falls in love with a paper ballerina. Thumbelina: A tiny but beautiful girl grows from a barleycorn which has been enchanted by a witch. The Nightingale: An emperor prefers a sparkling mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. The Ugly Duckling: A little bird is called ugly by others until he matures into a swan.

Here's a marvellous tale by the famous Hans Christian Andersen, about a young woman whose royal identity is determined by a pea hidden under a stack of mattresses, voiced by the wonderful Emma Forbes. Emma Forbes began her TV career in 1993 as a children's presenter on the BBC show Live & Kicking,/i>. She went on to host What's My Line? and voice Mummy Hippo in the hit children's animated series Peppa Pig before moving to radio.

Drei zauberhafte Märchenhörspiele nach den Brüdern Grimm und Hans Christian Andersen: "Schneewittchen", "Der standhafte Zinnsoldat" und "Dornröschen".

Soothe your soul at bedtime as you listen to some of the world's most beautifully written classic stories, exquisitely read by Alison Larkin and Virginia McKenna. Alison's AudioFile Earphones award-winning reading of Peter Pan is followed by Through the Looking Glass and The Snow Queen. How the Elephant Got Its Trunk is read by Virginia McKenna, OBE, the iconic English actress best known for the films Born Free, A Town Like Alice, and Ring of Bright Water.

Here's the classic story of an ugly little duckling teased by the entire barnyard. Embarking on a journey of adventure and discovery, the poor little creature eventually makes a triumphant, heart-warming return to his home.

Far out at sea, where the water is the bluest of blue, lived a Little Mermaid with her five sisters in an enchanting underwater city surrounded by beautiful flowers and exotic fish of all kinds. Fascinated by stories of the world beyond where the animals and humans dwell, they eagerly awaited their turn to the surface. So, as decree allowed, the Little Mermaid was permitted to rise out of the sea to sit on the rocks in the moonlight on her 16th birthday. In this strange new world, she saves a charming prince from certain death and falls in love.

A delightful collection of children's favorites hosted by a hilarious wicked witch and narrated with delightful enthusiasm. Featuring the classic story of "Snow White", the story of "The Seven Ravens", the charming "Little Ida's Flowers", and the mirthful "The Shoemaker and the Elves".

Enjoy a collection of our favourite bedtime stories, voiced by the brilliant and renowned actor and comedian Lenny Henry. These classics will be absolutely adored by the children. Sir Lenworth George Henry, known as Lenny Henry, is an English comedian, actor, writer, blues singer and presenter. He is known for cofounding charity Comic Relief and presenting various television programmes including The Magicians and Chef! for BBC1.

Make bedtime magical with a collection of enchanting bedtime stories that will help your little one fall into a deep peaceful slumber. Through these delightful classic stories and fairy tales your little one will build the tools needed to conquer anxiety and build resilience.

The 100 greatest fairy tales by Denmark's legendary author Hans Christian Andersen: The snow queen, The wild swans, The little mermaid, The ugly duckling, The little match-seller, The emperor's new suit, The brave tin soldier, The princess and the pea, and many more! Also included: pdf file with complete track list.

Die zauberhaftesten und wahrscheinlich schönsten Märchen der Neuzeit. Sie erzählen Geschichten von verwunschen Prinzen, geheimnisvollen Hexen und sonderbaren Helden. Sie spielen mit unserer Phantasie, lassen träumen und hoffen. Andersen Märchen gehen zu Herzen und rühren zu Tränen.

Los grandes clasicos del cuento infantil. Hans Cristian Andersen, el gran escritor danes, trajo al mundo del cuento infantil una imaginacion amable y una inventiva unica. Al contrario de los Hermanos Grimm o del frances Perrault, Andersen no se baso en las tradiciones populares sino que creo los personaje y argumentos que son parte integral del mundo infantil.

The Fir Tree, a classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Masterfully narrated by award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti, the fir tree finds that you don't always get what you want and you don't always want what you get.

Snuggle down with this collection of magical Christmas fairy tales from some of your favourite storytellers. These calming stories will have your little one dreaming of talking snowmen, magical trees and a talking cuckoo! Get settled, grab your teddy and lets begin on a magical Christmas adventure!

Der große dänische Märchenerzähler Hans-Christian Andersen hat die Geschichte von dem verstoßenen Zinnsoldaten erzählt, der nur ein Bein hatte. Auf seiner Reise durch die große Stadt lernt er die abenteuerlichsten Gestalten kennen. Diese Geschichte hat schon unsere Urgroßmutter unserer Großmutter erzählt - und doch hat sie ihre Faszination bis heute nicht verloren. Außerdem mit dabei: "Das kalte Herz" von Wilhelm Hauff.

Die 10 schönsten Märchen - Hörspiele von Hans Christian Andersen: Der Kaiser und die Nachtigall, Zwölf mit der Post...

Kay und Gerda sind beste Freunde. Doch eines Tages verändert sich Kay - er wird kalt und unnahbar. Als er spurlos verschwindet, begibt sich Gerda auf eine abenteuerliche Reise in den tiefen Norden, zum kältesten Punkt der Welt. Denn dorthin hat die Schneekönigin Kay in ihr Schloss aus Schnee und Eis verschleppt, um ihn zum Prinzen über ihr kaltes Reich zu machen. Gerda muss ihren ganzen Mut aufbringen, um Kay aus seinem eisigen Gefängnis zu befreien.

Eines der schönsten Märchen der Gebrüder Grimm ist die Erzählung vom Teufel, dem von seiner Großmutter drei goldene Haare ausgerissen wurden, die sich dann in drei Wünsche verwandelten. Außerdem mit dabei: das bekannte Grimm-Märchen "Die Gänsemagd".

Hans Christian Andersen's story of the tin soldier and the hardships he endures for the love of a ballerina has enchanted children over the years. This elegant narration of the poignant classic by Jeremy Irons will charm young and old alike.

Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales have become so much a part of the Western culture that they are often assumed to be a part of folklore and not credited to the strange and gangling Dane who wrote them. Several years before the fairy tales came out, the Brothers Grimm had published their tales taken from the folklore of European stories, but Andersen was to change the understanding of what a tale can achieve.