Name: The little mermaid
Rating: 4.040816326530612 (49 reviews)
ISBN: 0698400011

Hans Christian Andersen

A little sea princess, longing to be human, trades her mermaid's tail for legs, hoping to win the love of a prince and earn an immortal soul for herself.

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The illustrated The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Anderson and Bernadette is a marvellous little tale that recounts the exact story of The Little Mermaid. 

The illustrations are very soft and subtle, making this story feel more whimsical than how dark it actually is. I did enjoy re-reading this fairy tale and taking a trip down memory lane, with the help of some pictures this time around! I appreciate new versions of these stories coming out with new pictures to help bring the classics back to life.

My only complaint is that this version it felt like it didn't bring anything new to the story. It was just new pictures. I understand it's an exact replica with new pictures, but I wanted a little more? Maybe more exciting pictures with brighter (or even darker) colours? This soft palette just didn't feel like it matched much. It felt more Disney than Hans Christian Andersen. 

Three out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and NorthSouth Books for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

Jackie Gregory 

The traditional telling of the dark classic where the youngest daughter of the sea king wishes only to go above the waves, to the land of men. She is told that when she reaches the age of 15 she may visit above the waves, but must not be seen. She goes on her birthday and ends up saving the prince from drowning, and of course she falls in love. She exchanges her fins for legs to be with the prince however it causes her nothing but pain, when she dances it is as if knives are stabbing into her soft feet. She ends up flinging herself back into the see.. love lost and desperate. 
I have always enjoyed the classic dark tales of the original adaptations by Hans Christian Anderson. Though so much darker than the more popular Disney versions, these ones are not intended for young children. With morals and guidance more for an older audience. I enjoy the more blunt emotions in these versions.

Abby Hoggatt

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Ilse

I loved the Disney-version and knew the original was very different, but never had the chance to actually sit down and read it. I am really glad I finally could! Anderson’s descriptions are beautiful and the plot heartbreaking. All in all well deserving of these four stars!

Kimi 

Sarah Sammis

Ibragimova Renata

The Little Mermaid is one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved fairytales. This new edition lets the reader delight in Peter Madsen's fabulous illustrations, which compliment the beautiful tale of the mermaid and her unrequited love.

Marloes

This magical story tells of a mermaid's thwarted love for a land-born prince, and her quest for an immortal soul that brings her face to face with an evil seawitch. Full of love, sacrifice and magic, 'The Little Mermaid' is a charming classic.

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