Here are all of Andersen's 168 tales, a pure delight to both adults and children for 150 years. Among the favorites are The Red Shoes, The Mermaid, The Real Princess, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Tinder-Box and, of course, The Ugly Duckling. Illus. 1,140p.

In this adaptation of Andersen's tale the emperor loves shopping, but he is still intrigued by the idea of clothes made so delicately that they are invisible to those who are stupid or do not work hard at their jobs.

A retelling of the classic tale about a princess who comes in from the rain and is given shelter by the queen, who then, unbeknownst to the princess, gives her guest a test to determine if the princess is truly who she claims to be.