This is the heart-touching story of a poor girl who sells matches.
She is alone and freezing on a dark New Year’s Eve . . . but in the tiny flames of her last match sticks she sees wonderful visions. and is at last taken up to God. Her little body is found the next morning, but no one suspects the happiness with which she left it. Hope and faith are the underlying values in this story.
About H.C. Andersen Illustrated Fairy Tales
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Within the fairy tale treasury that has come into the world's possession, Hans Christian Andersen's tales are among some of the most outstanding. His spellbinding stories present deep moral lessons that span both cultural and generational differences.
A thread of optimism weaves its way through Andersen's stories, giving hope and inspiration to all readers. It is in this spirit that the Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tale Classics are published.
We have selected 30 of the most popular tales and handpicked the best illustrators for each of them, taking great care to match the style of the illustrator with the specific story. Each tale talks to the heart through both words and pictures uncovering the very essence of life's values.
She is alone and freezing on a dark New Year’s Eve . . . but in the tiny flames of her last match sticks she sees wonderful visions. and is at last taken up to God. Her little body is found the next morning, but no one suspects the happiness with which she left it. Hope and faith are the underlying values in this story.
About H.C. Andersen Illustrated Fairy Tales
===============================
Within the fairy tale treasury that has come into the world's possession, Hans Christian Andersen's tales are among some of the most outstanding. His spellbinding stories present deep moral lessons that span both cultural and generational differences.
A thread of optimism weaves its way through Andersen's stories, giving hope and inspiration to all readers. It is in this spirit that the Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tale Classics are published.
We have selected 30 of the most popular tales and handpicked the best illustrators for each of them, taking great care to match the style of the illustrator with the specific story. Each tale talks to the heart through both words and pictures uncovering the very essence of life's values.
