Hans Christian Andersen

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Hans Christian Andersen was born on April 2, 1805, in Odense, Denmark. A prolific writer, Andersen is best known for his fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages. By the time he died in Copenhagen in 1875, his work was known all over the world.

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Books by Hans Christian Andersen

Ugly Duckling

By Hans Christian Andersen

Illustrated by Bernadette Watts

The Hans Christian Andersen story about staying true to oneself, illustrated by the legendary European artist Bernadette Watts.

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The Princess and the Pea

By Hans Christian Andersen and Dorothee Duntze

The timeless Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale!

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