His fairytale life : a book about Hans Christian Andersen /

"A lyrical biography of Hans Christian Andersen"--

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Yolen, Jane (Author)
Other Authors:	Boynton-Hughes, Brooke (Illustrator)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Neal Porter Books / Holiday House, [2025]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Andersen, H. C. > (Hans Christian), > 1805-1875 > Juvenile literature. Authors, Danish > 19th century > Biography > Juvenile literature. Fairy tales > Juvenile literature. Picture books for children. Andersen, H. C. > (Hans Christian), > 1805-1875. Authors, Danish. Fairy tales. Écrivains danois > 19e siècle > Biographies > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse. Contes de fées > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse. JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Literary. JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Europe. JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Folklore & Mythology. Andersen, H. C., > 1805-1875 > Biography. Authors, Danish > 19th century > Biography. Biographies. Creative nonfiction. Picture books. Essais fictionnels.

Description
Summary:	"A lyrical biography of Hans Christian Andersen"-- The storyteller becomes the story in this illuminating biographical picture book of Hans Christian Andersen, father of the modern fairy tale. A century and a half have passed since Hans Christan Andersen's death, but his stories are more alive than ever. Across languages, borders, and disciplines, his timeless creations have left a footprint beyond measuring. Now, come along back to the beginning and meet the human that came before the legend.
Physical Description:	1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Audience:	Ages 4-8 Grades K-1
Awards:	Booklist Editor's Choice/Books for Youth, 2025
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	9780823451036 0823451038