The Princess and the Pea ~ The Little Match Girl. Two Illustrated Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

These are two of Hans Christian’s best loved tales, brought up to date and refreshed for a whole new audience. Both of these stories are at once, sweet, sad, funny and uplifting. Generations of children and adults alike have been charmed by these tales.

Each is unique in its own right and yet they complement each other perfectly. As bedtime stories, both have undeniable charm and power. The Little Girl is sad but ultimately joyful. For any child it shows that however sad life may seem, there is always a bright and happy future. While The Princess and the Pea, is above all fun and jolly; life always offers us a bright side, we simply need to know how to find it!