Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish writer of the 19th century. His most notable work is his collection of fairy tales, published in several books starting in 1835. His most famous tales are "The Little Mermaid", "The Princess and the Pea", and "The Ugly Duckling".
International Children’s Book Day
The International Children's Book Day is held annually on April 2. The 2026 theme is "Plant Stories and the World will Bloom!"
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