Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Favorite Tales from Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen · 1988
74/100
👍 Worth It
Nine of Andersen's best in one illustrated volume is a reliable gift for any child between five and ten — the stories have centuries of proof behind them and the short-story format is perfect for read-alouds. The unknown translation quality and unverified illustrator are real gaps in the dossier, which keeps this from scoring higher. Parents should be ready to talk through the sadder endings, but that is part of what makes Andersen worth reading.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety85
substance78
craft70
originality72
accuracy72
hype82
age-fit85
human-eye72
Penny’s verdict74
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