Author: Hans Christian Andersen Format: Hardcover book, 139 pages. Bilingual Journey´s Age Recommendation: 3 to 8 years Description: This is a small-size (4 ˝” by 6 ˝”) hardcover book (139 pages of heavy stock paper). Each page has intricate color illustrations on each page that will fascinate children. Included are five classic stories written by Hans Christian Andersen: El nuevo traje del emperador, El patito feo, El soldadito de plomo, La sirenita, and Los cisnes salvajes. Our Comments: While there are many collections of fairy tales, this one is nice for its thick pages that don’t tear easily and its very portable size, as well as the economical price. The stories are narrated with ample text, and yet are told in relatively simple language that is not too complicated for children on the younger side of the recommended age range. Another nice aspect of this series of books is that almost every page is illustrated, covering nearly every event in the tale. This makes it possible for pre-literate children to relate the story in almost complete detail just by looking through the pictures: an important pre-reading skill. |
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