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Few winter stories are more affecting than Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Match Girl. Written in 1848, and strictly speaking a New Year's Eve story, it showed so clearly then, as it does now, that the Christmas holidays do not represent fireside, food, and presents for all. This story never fails to move, yet it somehow avoids serious sentimentality.

Acclaimed author Hans Christian Andersen regales us with another memorable short fable. One plant is misunderstood, criticized, and killed. Yet it was this plant alone that could help an ailing king. This tale suggests that sometimes we place too little a value on things that may be worth so much more than we imagine.

The Ugly Duckling, narrated by Glenn Hascall and written by Hans Christian Anderson, is indeed an inspiration to those of us who believe we were born ugly or less talented than our peers. Barnyard abuse, verbal abuse, or bullying: it's all pretty much the same. This classic piece by Hans Christian Anderson has delighted children for over 150 years.

There has been a death in the forest. A young woman is beside herself with sorrow. A very tiny elf whose residence was in the leaves of a rose was the first to discover the motive and plan that resulted in the death. In the moment of discovery, the elf knew he needed to inform the maiden of the murder. The story well portrays the forest penalty. We leave contemplating that our own actions might sometimes result in unexpected consequences. A classic tale narrated by Glenn Hascall.

A collection of some of Hans Christian Andersen's most famous and loved fairytales: "The Princess and the Pea", "Little Tiny" or "Thumbelina", "The Brave Tin Soldier", "The Little Match-Seller", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Emperor's New Suit", "The Swineheard", "The Tinder Box", "The Nightingale", "Ole-Luk-Oie the Dream God", and "The Little Mermaid".

We cannot control how or when we will be remembered after our passing, but for one family in one small village comes one memorable tale of Preben and Martha. These two are remembered well by one who had been just a child while they lived. Now old, he man shares a story leaving us to wonder if he, too, wondered how he would be remembered when others read his gravestone. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

An old poet sits in his cottage waiting out a particularly strong storm. A knock at the door reveals a small boy shivering and cold. The poet brings him into his warm home. Before the boy would leave he would shoot an arrow into the heart of the kind poet. This painful blow, while not fatal, moves the poet to use his skill to warn everyone of the mischief and chaos delivered by his guest - Cupid. A delightful short story from the mind of acclaimed author Hans Christian Andersen. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

This classic fable from Hans Christian Andersen finds the wind, rain, and sunshine vying for the opportunity to tell a story. It seemed that more often than not, the sunshine rose high enough to capture the attention of those in need of a story. It's up to you to determine if the story was worth the time the rain and wind had to listen. A unique fable from a beloved author.

Have you ever sensed a beauty just beyond your understanding? Have you ever sought that beauty with every part of your being? Others may also seek that beauty, but are distracted along the way. Follow two young adventurers that must finally answer the question as to the origin of the sound of the beautiful bell. A classic tale from Hans Christian Andersen. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

A story from classic writer Hans Christian Andersen that is more a commentary on society than fable. It has been said that a prophet is not without honor except in his own country. It has also been said that he who will not learn from history is doomed to repeat it. Andersen reflects on a variety of history makers who were not viewed favorably when they made history.

Hans Christian Andersen shares a memorable tale that mirrors what we may all feel as any career comes to an end. A street lamp has been faithful in his duties for decades, yet the time had arrived that he would be relieved of duty. What did the future hold for the lamp? The wind, moon, and rain each gave gifts and there was a line featuring those who wanted to take the lamps place.

A short fable from acclaimed author Hans Christian Andersen. In this memorable tale, Andersen tackles the subject of prejudice by looking at the subject through the eyes of an apple branch that assumes he is superior to the dandelion. This story may be viewed as both great story as well as a powerful object lesson.

One of the most famous fairy tales of all time, The Little Mermaid was written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen and published in 1837. The littlest mermaid of the Sea King ventures to the surface of the ocean on her 15th birthday and falls in love with a handsome human prince whom she sees sailing on his vast ship. As her heart has been captured by this young royal, she endures great sacrifice and pain in order to be with the man she loves.

A memorable short story from Hans Christian Andersen. Is it possible that the time we spend on earth is viewed differently among from one creature to another? For instance a fly has a much shorter life than an oak, but perhaps it only seems that way. A challenge to our perspective on what constitutes life. Is it a measure of time – or quality moments?

This is the tale of two distinguished snails whose adopted son is in need of a wife. The mother and father snail believe they know more about life than any creature, but accept the help of ant and gnat to find a wife for their son. A short tale of whimsy and delight from the pen of Hans Christian Andersen.

Whenever we have a higher opinion of ourselves than we should, we can always rely on clever author Hans Christian Andersen to help us put things into perspective. This is the case with The Money Box. This story follows a piggy bank who is certain he is vastly superior to all the other toys in the play room. He certainly is richer.

Sometimes we weary of houseguests. The goblin in this short story from classic author Hans Christian Andersen can't quite decide whether he wanted to stay with the student who loved poetry or the huckster who had porridge. Follow the imp through his unusual decision.

Glenn Hascall narrates this charming Hans Christian Anderson tale of the adventure of a tin soldier and his paper ballerina love.

Beloved author Hans Christian Andersen may open up a view of what his family life may have been like. Humor abounds in his description of his father's profession - even as grave as most might have viewed death. Perhaps a bit different than his usual fables, it still rings with the same mischief and thoughtful response to life.

Thumbelina, by the beloved story teller Hans Christian Andersen, is about a tiny girl and her adventures with appearance- and marriage-minded toads, moles, and cockchafers. Her adventures are many and varied before she successfully avoids their intentions and, just when all seems lost, ends by falling in love with a flower-fairy prince just her size. A perfect ending!