Welcome to the wonderful fairytale world of Hans Christian Andersen . . . retold for today's children in Scots for the very first time. This classic collection brings together nine favourite stories, from the fun and humour of the proud Emperor with his splendid new clothes, to the gentle sadness of the Little Mermaid. With a colourful cast of witches, princesses, toys and animals, this rich and varied collection is guaranteed to delight and entertain readers young and old. Emma Chichester Clark's glorious illustrations bring the tales vividly to life, making this book a joy to share and a gift to treasure. NINE CLASSIC FAIRY TALES TELLT IN SCOTS FOR THE FIRST TIME: The Princess and the Pea TRANSLATIT BY ELAINE C. SMITH The Ugly Deukie (The Ugly Duckling) TRANSLATIT BY SHANE STRACHAN The Tindel-Box (The Tinderbox) TRANSLATIT BY THOMAS CLARK The Wee Match Lassie (The Littttle Match Girl) TRANSLATIT BY JAMES ROBERTSON The High Heid Yin's New Claes (The Emperor's New Clothes) TRANSLATIT BY VAL McDERMID The Tin Sodger (The Tin Soldier) TRANSLATIT BY MATTHEW FITT The Princess and the Grumpumphieman (The Swineherd) TRANSLATIT BY SUSI BRIGGS The Nichtingale (The Nightingale) TRANSLATIT BY ASHLEY DOUGLAS The Wee Sea Quine (The Little Mermaid) TRANSLATIT BY SHEENA BLACKHALL