A great many years ago In the enchanted fairy tale world, There were fairies and elves and devils and angels Princes wicked and charming Snow Queens and Ice Maidens A girl as little as a thumb And a Little Mermaid from the forest and hills of the same fairy world, A poor fellow arrives in town Join him every evening As he paints the scenes described by the Moon In a Picture Book Without Pictures. Classic and timeless, Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales with their unforgettable characters, common themes, whimsical humour and morals and wisdom have been delighting children and adults alike. The tales have been translated into more than a hundred languages and have undergone several adaptations over the decades.