The Ugly Duckling and Other Favorite Fairy Tales

The Ugly Duckling Written by Hans Christian Anderson, Read by Lynn Whitfield -- This classic story, of a beautiful swan who grew up thinking he was an ugly duckling, is brought to life with sensitive music and stirring narration. The Elves and the Shoemaker Written by the Brothers Grimm, Read by Patrick Stewart -- In secret midnight visits, a pair of elves restores a poor shoemaker and his wife to prosperity. It is a classic tale of elfin magic loved by generations. Princess Furball Written by Charlotte Huck, Read by Alice Krige -- A princess in a coat of a thousand furs hides her identity from a king, who falls in love with her. The Most Wonderful Egg in the World Written by Helme Heine, Read by Ian Thomson -- The king must choose the most beautiful egg from those laid by three hens. One of them he will make into a princess.