When Hans Christian Andersen was a little boy, he treated story books as jewels to be treasured. He wanted to perform on stage, but was always cast as the troll. Luckily, through theatre, he found a love for writing. He wrote about both the ordinary and fantastic, in stories like 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'The Little Mermaid', never talking down to children. This inspiring story of the writer's l…
At an early age, Astrid fell in love with stories. Growing up in nature, she lived just as a wild, young girl should: exploring the forest, playing games with her siblings and making mischief. Pippi Longstocking emerged from these experiences and, today, reminds us of the joy of childhood. This inspiring story about the beloved children's author features a facts and photos section at the back.