H. C Andersen
2) Thumbelina
Author
Lexile measure
AD 630L
Language
English
Description
A tiny girl no bigger than a thumb is stolen by a great ugly toad and subsequently has many adventures and makes many animal friends, before finding the perfect mate in a warm and beautiful southern land.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
970L
Language
English
Description
Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making him beautiful new clothes, visible only to those fit for their posts, but during a royal procession in which he first wears them, a child whispers that the emperor has nothing on.
7) The fir tree
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The life of a little fir tree who, when discarded, recalls with nostalgia its two glorious moments--being a beautiful fir and being a brightly-lit Christmas tree.
Author
Publisher
Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
Pub. Date
[1981]
Language
English
Description
A collection of tales including "The Snow Queen, " "The Little Mermaid, " "The Little Match girl, " "Thumbelina, " "The Elfin Hill, " "Little Ida's Flower, " "The Ugly Duckling, " "The Wild Swans, " and "The Emperor's New Clothes."
12) The Snow Queen
Author
Publisher
Workman Pub
Pub. Date
1993.
Language
English
Description
After the Snow Queen abducts her friend Kai, Gerda sets out on a perilous journey to find him.