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The Real Princess, also known as The Princess and the Pea, is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a prince seeking a true princess to marry. The prince travels the world, but cannot find a princess he feels is truly authentic. One stormy night, a bedraggled young woman claiming to be a real princess arrives at the castle gate.

In Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Fir Tree, a young fir tree in the forest longs to grow tall and experience more exciting things than its current life offers. It yearns to be cut down and become a ship’s mast, then later desires the splendor of being a decorated Christmas tree in a warm house.

In The Little Mermaid, a mermaid gives up her voice to become human and pursue a prince she loves, but her love is ultimately unrequited. She is given a chance to kill the prince and return to the sea, but she chooses to sacrifice herself, becoming sea foam. Instead of ceasing to exist, she becomes a spirit, working towards earning an immortal soul through good deeds.

Hans Christian Andersen’s The Old House tells the story of a dilapidated, centuries-old house in a street of modern homes. A curious boy befriends the lonely old man who lives there and explores the house, filled with relics and memories of the past. The house and its contents, including a lost tin soldier, are eventually sold and the house is demolished, yet its history and the friendship it fostered endure as memories in the boy’s mind, represented by the rediscovery of the tin soldier years later.

DES KAISERS NEUE KLEIDER Hatte der Kaiser Unterkleider an oder war er splitterfasernackt? In unserer Geschichte trägt er Unterkleider, denn ich glaube, so hat es Hans Christian Andersen in seinem Märchen erzählt. Alle alten Texte, die ich gelesen habe, berichten von einem Kaiser, der »nichts« anhat. Je genauer man die Geschichte jedoch liest, desto deutlicher wird, dass »nichts« von alledem gemeint ist, was die Menschen behaupten zu sehen.

Un coraggioso soldatino di stagno con una sola gamba vive una straordinaria avventura per amore di una delicata ballerina di carta. Una fiaba senza tempo adatta a tutte le età, dai più piccoli che ancora non la conoscono agli adulti che vogliono riscoprire il fascino senza tempo delle opere di Hans Christian Andersen.

The Emperor's New Clothes is a beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen that tells the story of a vain emperor who is deceived into believing he is wearing magnificent, magical garments that are invisible to those who are unfit for their positions. As the emperor parades through town in his 'new clothes,' it is a young child who points out the truth that no one else dares to speak: the emperor isn’t wearing anything at all. This timeless tale is both humorous and thought-provoking, offering lessons about vanity, pride, and honesty.

Christmas has arrived! Get comfy and settle down to a collection of cheery Christmas bedtime stories, that will have your child drifting off to a deep slumber to dream about Santa Claus and snow.

Die kleine Meerjungfrau ist eine der sechs Töchter des Meereskönigs. Sie hat Sehnsucht nach der Meeresoberfläche und dem Strand. Einige Schwestern haben sich die Welt oberhalb des Meeresspiegels bereits angesehen. Ihre Erzählungen haben die Sehnsucht der kleinen Meerjungfrau weiter angefacht. Schließlich ist es soweit: Sie darf nach oben.

Однажды ты станешь таким взрослым, что снова начнёшь читать сказки»―говорил известный британский писатель, поэт и филолог Клайв Стейплз Льюис. Эта цитата напоминает о том, что взрослость не означает потерю связи с очарованием и беззаботностью детства, а наоборот, может вдохновить на возвращение к любимым сказкам, чтобы найти в них новые смыслы и глубокое вдохновение.

These are the 10 most famous fairy tales, the best classic stories for children: Blue beard, Cinderella, The little red riding hood, The master cat or Puss in Boots, The sleeping beauty in the wood, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, The wolf and the seven little kids, Tom Thumb and The Youth who went forth to know what fear was. Fairy tales ignite the imagination and help children dream. "Fairy tales TOP 10" is a selection of the most inspiring and powerful classic tales.

This classic fairy tale is brought to life with sensitive music and stirring narration. mbarking on a journey of adventure and discovery, the poor little creature eventually makes a triumphant, heart-warming return to his home.

Tief unten im klaren Ozean träumt die kleine Meerjungfrau von den Menschen, Liebe – und einer Seele. Dafür ist sie bereit, einen hohen Preis zu bezahlen und alles zu riskieren. Mit Brigitte Carlsens warmem Märchenton erstrahlt Andersens Klassiker in neuem, lebendigem Glanz.

Hans Christian Andersen war einer der großen Reisenden seiner Zeit und fuhr allein sechsmal nach Schweden. Andersen führt uns vom Vänersee durch den Götakanal, die Schärengärten und blühende Wälder, nach Stockholm, Uppsala, in die Bergwerkstadt Falun und an die weiten Ufer des Dalälven. Er trifft Bettlerjungen, Bauern und Pfarrer, staunt über die schwedische Geschichte, Wissenschaft und neueste Technik.

“The Ugly Duckling” is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the story of a mother duck whose eggs are hatching. The last of her baby birds to hatch is a larger bird than the other ducklings, and the other birds and animals around on the farm consider it to be “ugly.” The story is associated with Andersen’s own life, and the three trials of the ugly duckling correspond to the three stages of Andersen’s life. The duckling spent the winter in a marshy pond and finally, spring arrived.

This delightful collection of Christmas stories includes the full-cast dramatization of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS DAY, and the holiday favorites THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL, ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, and THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER.

First published as "Den Grimme Ælling” in 1843, The Ugly Duckling is one of the best-known and well-loved fairy tales of the Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. An unusual looking young duck is bullied by the other barnyard inhabitants and wanders the world trying to find where he can fit in. This collection also includes The Naughty Boy, The Leaping Match and Sunshine Stories.

Perlen aus der Märchentruhe - für Kids von heute neu erzählt. Wer schrieb die besten Märchen? Ist es Hans Christian Andersen, sind es die Gebrüder Grimm oder die unbekannten Autoren der Erzählungen aus Tausendundeine Nacht? Darüber könnte man streiten, nicht aber über die besten Märchenerzähler: Für Kinder sind das stets Mama und Papa! Für ELTERN family und cbj audio haben prominente Eltern wie Christian Ulmen oder Anna Maria Mühe die schönsten Märchen daher auf ihre Weise eingelesen und für die kleinen Hörer von heute kommentiert oder nacherzählt.

This modern adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale presents the heartwarming story of Adriana and her grandmother, who travel to a new world in the hopes of finding a better life. But suddenly Adriana's dreams are shattered, and she's left with only a flute, a box of matches, and her faith in God to fulfill her dreams. A wonderful story full of compassion, love, and faith.

The tale of the emperor and his court, who allow themselves to be swindled by two impostors until a child tells the truth. Hans Christian Andersen wrote The Emperors New Clothes in 1844.