Davidb's Books Page #17
Here's the list of books submitted by davidb — There are currently 607 books total — keep up the great work!
The Flax"The Flax" by Hans Christian Andersen is a thought-provoking fairy tale about the life cycle of a flax plant. The story traces the journey of the plant from its growth in a field... | 43 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fir Tree"The Fir Tree" by Hans Christian Andersen is a classic children's tale that centers around a small fir tree in the forest who dreams of growing up. The tree wishes to become grand... | 44 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Emperor's New Suit"The Emperor's New Suit" is a classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It involves a vain Emperor who cares too much about his clothing and appearance. Deceived by two... | 34 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Elfin HillThe Elfin Hill is a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen about an Elfin maiden who is chosen for the Elf King's son, but she ignores every suitor and only enjoys singing about... | 46 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Elf of the Rose"The Elf of the Rose" is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a rose elf who witnesses the murder of a man who was loved by a young woman. After attempting to get help... | 32 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dumb Book"The Dumb Book" by Hans Christian Andersen is not a traditional book with a running narrative. Instead, it is a collection of roughly sixty fairy tales and stories written by the... | 26 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Jack the Dullard"Jack the Dullard" is a classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a simple-minded boy named Jack who outsmarts his two clever brothers and wins the hand of the princess.... | 75 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dryad"The Dryad" is an intricate tale by Danish fairy tale legend, Hans Christian Andersen. The storyline follows a Dryad - a mythological tree spirit - who impatiently longs to... | 38 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Drop of Water"The Drop of Water" by Hans Christian Andersen is a charming short story about a single drop of water that believes it is larger and greater than it actually is, symbolically... | 34 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Delaying is Not ForgettingDelaying is Not Forgetting is a collection of stories by Hans Christian Andersen that embodies timeless life lessons. The book echoes the well-known adage that 'actions speak... | 67 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Darning-Needle"The Darning-Needle" is a short children's story by Hans Christian Andersen. The story follows the journey of an everyday darning-needle who believes that it is more refined than... | 24 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Daisy"The Daisy" by Hans Christian Andersen is a charming children's story detailing the life of a single, humble daisy situated among grander flora. The daisy, despite its small... | 21 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Farm-Yard Cock and the Weather-CockThe Farm-Yard Cock and the Weather-Cock is a delightful short story by Hans Christian Andersen about two roosters - a humble farmyard cock and a high, gleaming weather-cock on a... | 46 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Children's PrattleChildren's Prattle is a collection of short stories by Hans Christian Andersen. These stories, originally written for children, explore various themes through allegories and... | 54 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Child in the GraveThe Child in the Grave is a heartfelt short story by Hans Christian Andersen about a mother's grief caused by the loss of her child. It traces the mother's emotional... | 59 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Cheerful Temper"A Cheerful Temper" is a short story by renowned author Hans Christian Andersen. It explores the life of a young girl endowed with optimism and positivity. Despite existing in... | 107 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Butterfly"The Butterfly" is a children's fairy tale by renowned Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the story of a butterfly who seeks a flower to marry, embarking on a journey... | 30 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Buckwheat"The Buckwheat" is a fable-like short story by Hans Christian Andersen about a plant of buckwheat standing tall and arrogant, not heeding the warnings of the other plants. When a... | 27 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bottle Neck"The Bottle Neck" is a short story by Hans Christian Andersen that details the lifetime adventures of a bottle. Beginning its life as a container of wine, the bottle experiences... | 39 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bishop of Borglum and His WarriorsThe Bishop of Borglum and His Warriors is a historical fiction set in the Middle Ages, written by the acclaimed author, Hans Christian Andersen. The book is centered around the... | 29 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bird of Popular SongThe Bird of Popular Song is a collection of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen. It opens and dives deep into a world of magic, courage, love and human nature. The book... | 54 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bell-DeepThis enchanting fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen tells the story of a quiet little church bell that falls into the sea. This magical bell has the power to play mesmerizing... | 31 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bell"The Bell" is a charming fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a distant, splendid bell that rang out in the forests. People from all walks of life - the king, priests,... | 31 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Beetle Who Went on His Travels"The Beetle Who Went on His Travels" is a captivating children's book by famed author Hans Christian Andersen. The story centers around an adventurous young beetle who doesn't... | 39 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Beauty of Form and Beauty of Mind"Beauty of Form and Beauty of Mind" is a thought-provoking tale by celebrated Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It explores the comparison and contrast of physical beauty and... | 60 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Conceited Apple-BranchThe Conceited Apple-Branch is a tale by Hans Christian Andersen where an apple tree branch becomes incredibly vain after being placed into a vase with other flowers. Despite the... | 48 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Anne LisbethAnne Lisbeth is a classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a beautiful young woman who becomes a wet nurse for a Count's child to climb the social ladder. Her own... | 433 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Angel"The Angel" is a short story by Hans Christian Andersen about an angel and a dead child ascending into heaven. As they travel, they gather flowers to bring back, symbolizing the... | 72 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
By the Almshouse Window"By the Almshouse Window" is a captivating and delightful tale by the famous children's author, Hans Christian Andersen. It's a story about an elderly woman by the window of an... | 73 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Story"A Story" by Hans Christian Andersen is a classic piece that showcases his mastery in story-telling which comes in a mixture of allegory and fairy tale. Imbued with timeless... | 61 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Snow-White and Rose-Red"Snow-White and Rose-Red" is a German fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm that tells the story of two little girls living with their mother, a poor widow who had a little cottage... | 445 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Cat-SkinCat-Skin is a lesser-known fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm that tells the story of a beautiful girl who hides beneath a coat made of cat skin to escape her father's intention... | 70 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |