"* "Elegantly translated... and beautifully illustrated." The Guardian * "Quite simply a stunningly beautiful book, immaculately designed and produced." Book Trusted News"

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author and poet, most famous for his timeless, classic fairy tales. Naomi Lewis is one of the most distinguished figures in the world of children's books and a leading authority on the works of Hans Christian Andersen, many of whose stories she has translated. A fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, she is a former winner of the Eleanor Farjeon Award for services to children's literature. Joel Stewart has illustrated several celebrated children's books including The Adventures of a Nose (9780744581386) by Viviane Schwarz and The Jabberwocky (9781844284764) by Lewis Carroll. He lives in Cornwall.