# The Little Mermaid - Hardcover

by **Hans Christian Andersen** (Author), **Bernadette Watts** (Illustrator)

**The classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, illustrated by the legendary European artist Bernadette Watts.**

There is only one way the Little Mermaid can win the prince's heart and gain an immortal soul: she must agree to the sea witch's terrible deal--give up her voice in return for a pair of legs. But will her dream come true?

Bernadette brings to new life this world-famous, unabridged fairy tale--immersing the reader in the magical world beneath the sea.

### Author Biography

Hans Christian Andersen was born on April 2, 1805, in Odense, Denmark. A prolific writer, Andersen is best known for his fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages. By the time he died in Copenhagen in 1875, his work was known all over the world.

Bernadette Watts, known throughout Europe simply as Bernadette, has illustrated many dozens of folk- and fairy tales. Born in England, she loved to draw from childhood. She studied at the Maidstone Art School in Kent, UK, and for some time was taught by Brian Wildsmith and David Hockney. Bernadette's many beautiful books include _The Snow Queen_ and _The Little Drummer Boy_. Bernadette finds her inspiration in nature. Today she lives and works in Kent. She has been illustrating for NorthSouth Books and NordSüd Verlag since the beginning of her career fifty years ago.

**Number of Pages:** 48

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 11.1 x 8.5 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 01, 2020

## Details

- **Price:** 17.95 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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