The Little Mermaid
Published on 3. November 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
72 pages
978-1-4063-3106-6 (ISBN)
Description
A beautiful gift edition of this classic underwater tale, from the acclaimed writer and illustrator of The Snow Queen.
Naomi Lewis's adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's best-loved fairy tale is beautifully brought to life in exotic and magical scenes by Kate Greenaway-winning illustrator Christian Birmingham. This magical story tells of a mermaid's thwarted love for a land-born prince, and her quest for an immortal soul that brings her face to face with an evil sea witch. Full of love, sacrifice and magic, The Little Mermaid is a charming classic.
Naomi Lewis's adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's best-loved fairy tale is beautifully brought to life in exotic and magical scenes by Kate Greenaway-winning illustrator Christian Birmingham. This magical story tells of a mermaid's thwarted love for a land-born prince, and her quest for an immortal soul that brings her face to face with an evil sea witch. Full of love, sacrifice and magic, The Little Mermaid is a charming classic.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 300 mm
Width: 250 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
473 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4063-3106-6 (9781406331066)
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Persons
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author and poet, most famous for his timeless, classic fairy tales. Naomi Lewis was a distinguished figure in the world of children's books and a leading authority on the works of Hans Christian Andersen.
Christian Birmingham is an acclaimed illustrator whose titles for children include A Kitten Called Moonlight (9781406300987) by Martin Waddell and several titles by Michael Morpurgo, including The Wreck of the Zanzibar, named Whitbread Children's Book of the Year in 1995.
Christian Birmingham is an acclaimed illustrator whose titles for children include A Kitten Called Moonlight (9781406300987) by Martin Waddell and several titles by Michael Morpurgo, including The Wreck of the Zanzibar, named Whitbread Children's Book of the Year in 1995.