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The Little Mermaid

Author Hans Christian Andersen
Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger
Translated by Anthea Bell
Hardcover
$9.99 US
Astra Publishing House | minedition
5.88"W x 7.38"H x 0.32"D   | 6 oz | 80 per carton
On sale Oct 01, 2015 | 48 Pages | 9789888240975
Age 5-7 years | Grades K-2
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A beloved Hans Christian Andersen tale, illustrated by one of the greatest children’s illustrators of our time


The story of the little mermaid who fell in love with a human boy is well-known and loved by millions—but in the hands of internationally acclaimed illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger, it feels brand new. This poignant tale of unrequited love and self-sacrifice helped establish Andersen as one of the foremost writers of fairy tales in the world. Zwerger’s signature illustrations add fresh whimsy and charm to Andersen’s creation, and her art harmonizes perfectly with the carefully edited translation.
Hans Christian Andersen is revered worldwide for his more than 160 fairy tales, including many cherished favorites such as The Little Mermaid, The Princess ad the Pea, and The Ugly Ducking. View titles by Hans Christian Andersen
Lisbeth Zwerger is one of the most highly regarded illustrators of children’s books and was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1990 to recognize her lifetime contribution to children’s literature. She is the author and illustrator of numerous books including The Little Mermaid and The Pied Piper of Hamelin. View titles by Lisbeth Zwerger

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A beloved Hans Christian Andersen tale, illustrated by one of the greatest children’s illustrators of our time


The story of the little mermaid who fell in love with a human boy is well-known and loved by millions—but in the hands of internationally acclaimed illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger, it feels brand new. This poignant tale of unrequited love and self-sacrifice helped establish Andersen as one of the foremost writers of fairy tales in the world. Zwerger’s signature illustrations add fresh whimsy and charm to Andersen’s creation, and her art harmonizes perfectly with the carefully edited translation.

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Hans Christian Andersen is revered worldwide for his more than 160 fairy tales, including many cherished favorites such as The Little Mermaid, The Princess ad the Pea, and The Ugly Ducking. View titles by Hans Christian Andersen
Lisbeth Zwerger is one of the most highly regarded illustrators of children’s books and was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1990 to recognize her lifetime contribution to children’s literature. She is the author and illustrator of numerous books including The Little Mermaid and The Pied Piper of Hamelin. View titles by Lisbeth Zwerger

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