The original masterpiece by Hans Christian Andersen. The first of three parts. The story of a mermaid who gave all up for love.
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The story of why Bertie thinks that Mermaids are no better than sirens.
A magical Christmas story with music by Tchaikovsky about the girl’s love of a toy that was both ugly and broken – but who turned out to be a true hero.
The ancient verse-story of gallant bird who woos Jenny wren, but whose wedding ends in tragedy.
How a boy called Jason spent Christmas in a very special land where Santa doesn’t visit – but where they do have 13 Christmas imps who bring presents.
Aesop’s tale that shows that although it’s tempting to envy another person’s life, their life is rarely as great as it seems from a distance.
A delightful story from Korea about a girl who was willing to sacrifice everything to help her blind father regain his sight.
A man goes in search of three people who are bigger sillies than his fiance and her parents.
Fairies appear to a man digging peat on a Scottish moor. Soon he is dancing to strange music with them.