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Book

His fairytale life : a book about Hans Christian Andersen

Call Number

  • J 921 ANDERSEN (CEN, OSH)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York : Neal Porter Books / Holiday House, 2025.

Physical Description

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.

Audience

Grades K-1 Neal Porter Books / Holiday House.

Summary

"A lyrical biography of Hans Christian Andersen"--

The storyteller becomes the story in this illuminating biographical picture book of Hans Christian Andersen, father of the modern fairy tale. A century and a half have passed since Hans Christan Andersen's death, but his stories are more alive than ever. Across languages, borders, and disciplines, his timeless creations have left a footprint beyond measuring. Now, come along back to the beginning and meet the human that came before the legend.

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