Tag Archives: Hans Christian Andersen

Thumbeline – Richard & Clara Winston (translators); Lizbeth Zwerger (Illustrator)

The simple yet poignant tale follows Thumbeline as she goes through a series of rough encounters on her way to finding both a place to call home and a prince for a husband. Continue reading

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The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde & Lisbeth Zwerger (illustrator)

A wonderfully simple fairy tale about the dangers of cutting your self off from the world that carries with it either the cycle of life or the promise of redemption depending on your perspective. Continue reading

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