Welcome to the wonderful fairytale world of Hans Christian Andersen . . . retold for today's children in Scots for the very first time. This classic collection brings together nine favourite stories, from the fun and humour of the proud Emperor with his splendid new clothes, to the gentle sadness of the Little Mermaid.
With a colourful cast of witches, princesses, toys and animals, this rich and varied collection is guaranteed to delight and entertain readers young and old. Emma Chichester Clark's glorious illustrations bring the tales vividly to life, making this book a joy to share and a gift to treasure.
NINE CLASSIC FAIRY TALES TELLT IN SCOTS FOR THE FIRST TIME:
The Princess and the Pea
TRANSLATIT BY ELAINE C. SMITH
The Ugly Deukie (The Ugly Duckling)
TRANSLATIT BY SHANE STRACHAN
The Tindel-Box (The Tinderbox)
TRANSLATIT BY THOMAS CLARK
The Wee Match Lassie (The Littttle Match Girl)
TRANSLATIT BY JAMES ROBERTSON
The High Heid Yin's New Claes (The Emperor's New Clothes)
TRANSLATIT BY VAL McDERMID
The Tin Sodger (The Tin Soldier)
TRANSLATIT BY MATTHEW FITT
The Princess and the Grumpumphieman (The Swineherd)
TRANSLATIT BY SUSI BRIGGS
The Nichtingale (The Nightingale)
TRANSLATIT BY ASHLEY DOUGLAS
The Wee Sea Quine (The Little Mermaid)
TRANSLATIT BY SHEENA BLACKHALL
| ISBN: | 9781785303135 |
| Publication date: | 24th September 2020 |
| Author: | Emma Chichester Clark |
| Illustrator: | Emma Chichester Clark |
| Publisher: | Itchy Coo an imprint of Black & White Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 128 pages |
| Genres: |
Traditional Tales |