Description: Andersen Fairy Tales are Kidoons folktales, video, and class activities with classic American characters.
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The Story of Hans Christian Andersen Hans Christian Andersen was Danish. He was born in Odense, Denmark, almost 2 centuries ago on April 2, 1805. In fact, the year 2005 will mark his 200th birthday! His father was a shoemaker, and his mother was a washerwoman for rich people in large homes. In his stories you will find many themes of the differences between the poor and wealthy classes. You will also find the occasional shoemaker. Even as a child he always loved the arts, and he left home at age 14 to make
Andersen Fairy Tales™
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