Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen Synopsis

**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series**

Discover the life of Hans Christian Andersen, the father of fairy tales, told in an inspiring biography for kids!

When Hans Christian Andersen was a little boy, books were precious treasures. He dreamed of performing on the stage, but despite his enthusiasm, he was always cast as the troll. Luckily, his love of theatre led him to discover an even greater passion: writing.

Drawing inspiration from both everyday life and his vivid imagination, Hans created unforgettable tales such as The Ugly Duckling and The Little Mermaid. Filled with wonder, heart and hope, his stories spoke to children and adults alike, never underestimating their readers. Today, Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tales continue to enchant readers around the world.

This enchanting book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the writer's life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume.

You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!