Little Idas Flowers -- Andersen Fairy Tale Picture Book Collection

Author: (Dan) Hans Christian Andersen, original text by Ji Yingwen, illustrated by (Japanese) Satomi Ichikawa
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This picture book series is in full-color, large 16K format, comprising 13 volumes such as The Ugly Duckling, The Tinderbox, The Flying Ship, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Little Match Girl, The Picture-Book without Pictures, Thumbelina, The Princess on the Pea, The Little Mermaid, Little Ida's Flowers, and The Nightingale. It was specially created to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen's birth, with contributions from 16 top illustrators worldwide, including Erik A. Breg from Denmark, Pia C. Croa Laca, and Kengo Kuroi from Japan. Unlike Andersen's original text, the "Andersen's Fairy Tales Picture Book Collection" series presents his works in a new way, passing on the profound humanistic essence of Andersen's fairy tales to future generations. These illustrations are more abstract than his words, some evoke laughter, while others stir sorrow. It can be said that each volume is suitable for reading from childhood to adulthood and remains fresh with every rereading.
Holding your child close, open up the exquisite Andersen picture books and, with your gentle voice, "light a match." Let us walk in the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen in 2005 and together weave the dream of Andersen's fairy tales. Hans Christian Andersen was a writer who skillfully told adults stories through the lens of a child's innocence while sharing the experiences of the adult world with children in fairy tales. Andersen is a writer worth reading throughout our lives. The great literary master Leo Tolstoy spent ten years reading his works. Andersen is a treasure worth savoring across generations, as the essayist Zhang Xiaofeng once said:
"If someone hasn't listened to Andersen by the age of 5, their childhood lacks a touch of warmth;
If someone hasn't read Andersen by 15, their youth lacks a sparkle of silver;
If someone hasn't deeply savored Andersen by 25, their young adulthood lacks a vibrant hue;
If someone hasn't understood Andersen by 35, their middle age lacks a sense of abundance;
If someone hasn't reflected on Andersen by 45, their middle age lacks a touch of melancholy;
If someone hasn't revisited Andersen by 55, their later years lack a sense of depth."
Now, the "Andersen's Fairy Tales Picture Book Collection"—a collection of international illustrations—joins the global commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Andersen's birth. We believe this exquisite gift set, specially curated to mark the milestone, will become a precious treasure that allows everyone to cherish and relive beautiful childhood memories.