The Little Mermaid

Author(s): Hans Christian Andersen

Picture Books

This is a beautiful gift edition of this classic underwater tale, from the acclaimed writer and illustrator of "The Snow Queen". Naomi Lewis' 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.


Product Information

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.

General Fields

  • : 9781406331066
  • : Walker Books Ltd
  • : Walker Books Ltd
  • : 31 August 2011
  • : 300mm X 248mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 01 October 2011
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Hans Christian Andersen
  • : Paperback
  • : NE
  • : Christian Birmingham
  • : 839.8136
  • : 72
  • : chiefly col. ill