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This is a story from the Thumbelina and Other Fairy Tales collection.

Here's Anderson's wonderful story of the power of persuasion.

La petite Sirène habite sous la mer, dans le château de son père. Depuis sa plus tendre enfance, son rêve est de se rendre là-haut, au pays des hommes. Mais, pour cela, il lui faut attendre sa quinzième année. Enfin, le jour tant attendu arrive. "Lorsque sa tête apparut à la surface de la mer, le soleil venait de se coucher ; mais les nuages brillaient encore comme des roses et de l'or, et l'étoile du soir étincelait au milieu du ciel. L'air était doux et frais, la mer paisible. Près de la petite sirène se trouvait un navire à trois mâts ; il n'avait qu'une voile dehors, à cause du calme, et les matelots étaient assis sur les vergues et sur les cordages.

Just So Stories - Amusing and fanciful answers to questions of how animals obtained their individual characteristics. "How the Alphabet Was Made"; "How the Camel Got His Hump"; How the First Letter Was Written"; "The Butterfly That Stamped"; "The Cat That Walked by Himself"; "The Crab That Played with the Sea"; "The Elephant's Child"; "The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangeroo"; "How the Leopard Got His Spots"; "How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin"; "How the Whale Got His Throat"; "The Beginning of the Armadillos".

Andersen's fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages, have become culturally embedded in the West's collective consciousness, readily accessible to children, but present lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity for mature readers as well. This title is part of Andersen's Fairy Tales, Volume 2, published by Dreamscape Media. LLC.

In "The Emperor's New Clothes", two weavers tell the emperor that they can make him a new suit of clothes that is invisible to people who are unfit for their positions or who are stupid or incompetent. Con men, the two weavers actually outfit the emperor in nothing, but will anyone be willing to tell the emperor that he is naked? As an idiom, the story's title refers to things that are accepted as common knowledge in spite of being obviously untrue.

Hans Christian Andersen’s poignant and moving classic in an award-winning audiobook by Almost Tangible. A young fir tree stands in the forest. It longs to grow and discover the world and find out where all the other trees are disappearing to..."Oh, grow, grow, become big and old, that is the only wonderful thing in this world"! Set against the backdrop of Christmas, The Fir Tree is a poignant and bittersweet tale about the importance of living in the moment and not allowing life to pass you by - a wonderful, evocative listen for young and old alike.

Martha C. Nussbaum er en vaesentlig amerikansk offentlig intellektuel og filosof. I sin forskning kombinerer hun bl.a. samfundsorienterede med humanistisk orienterede perspektiver. Grundtesen er, at hvis borgerne skal bakke op om de samfundsforandringer, der er nødvendige for, at de centrale betingelser for et godt menneskeliv kan realiseres internationalt, har vi brug for kunst og uddannelse til at aendre vores relationelle forståelser.

Classic Fairy Tales, Volume 3, features 10 of the best-loved fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and other world-renowned storytellers.

Some of the most famous children's tales to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Stephen Fry reads "The Ugly Ducking", which tells the story of a duckling who is rejected by everyone, including his family, because he looks different. Tired of being made fun of, he decides to go far, far away. During his travels, he meets with various adventures and characters, but will anyone ever accept him for what he is? Stephen Fry is a British actor, comedian and writer. He is famous for his roles in "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", "Blackadder", "The Hobbit", "V for Vendetta" and for being the voice of the Cheshire Cat in "Alice in Wonderland" and "Alice Through the Looking Glass".

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.

"The Bitcoin King Had No Clothes" is a thrilling and educational story for kids that teaches them the importance of being wise with their money. Join a brave little boy as he takes on the mighty Bitcoin King and exposes the truth behind his currency. With an easy-to-follow storyline, this book is sure to capture the imagination of young listeners and leave a lasting impression on them. It's a must-listen for kids who want to learn about money and investing, and the power of truth and courage.

A good story takes us to a new, fantastic world; the pleasure is all the greater if it keeps us there for long enough. In this carefully curated collection, we have handpicked a range of wondrous tales that have stood the test of time. From the adventures of "Peter Pan" to the classic charm of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears", each story is sure to enchant you. Through the writings of beloved authors such as J.M. Barrie, Robert Southey and Brothers Grimm, this collection will bring joy and wonder to your evenings.

Indhold: 1. Den standhaftige Tinsoldat, 2. De vilde svaner, 3. Lille Tuk, 4. Den gamle gadeløgte, 5. Stoppenålen, 6. To jomfruer, 7. Et billede fra Castelvolden, 8. Det gamle hus, 9. Nissen hos spekhøkeren, 10. Fra et vindue i Vartov, 11. Det er ganske vist!, 12. Hvad gamle Johanne fortalte, 13. Hønse-Grethes familie, 14. Portnerens søn.

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 most enduring works of fantasy for children. This edition showcases the world-famous translation of H. B. Paull.

Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages, have become culturally embedded in the West's collective consciousness. Readily accessible by children, they present lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity that appeal to mature listeners as well. This collection of 25 tales includes The Wild Swans, The Little Mermaid, and The Snow Man.

Ariel es una joven sirena curiosa. Le gusta explorar pecios, nadar hasta la superficie y aprender todo lo que pueda sobre el mundo que hay sobre el mar.

The Little Mermaid is a very well-known 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 in 1837 and has been adapted to various media, including musical theatre and animated film. But this tale is not the Disney version, all cleaned up and made pretty. This is the way Andersen wrote it.

A charming collection of classic fairy tales told with wit, charm, and enthusiasm. Featuring the beloved favorite "Cinderella" and including Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Man", Perrault's "Puss in Boots", and the whimsical fable "The Frog Prince".