award-winning English illustrator Christian Birmingham- one of the rising stars of children's illustration- brings eight time-honored fairy tales to life in dazzling, full-colour artwork for this charming collection. Sure to become a treasured part of any childhood library, this sumptuously illustrated book includes the read-aloud favourites The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Little Match Girl, The Little Mermaid, The Nightingale , and The Princess and the Pea .