Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Traveling Companion
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Little Claus and Big Claus
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The Princess and the Pea
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Thumbelina
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The Tinderbox
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The Naughty Boy
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Little Ida's Flowers
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The Little Mermaid
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The Emperor's New Clothes
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The Storks
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The Wild Swans
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The Galoshes of Fortune
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The Steadfast Tin Soldier
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The Flying Trunk
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The Garden of Paradise
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The Rose Elf
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The Swineherd
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Ole Lukoie
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The Ugly Duckling
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The Sweethearts
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The Angel
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The Nightingale
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The Fir-Tree
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The Snow Queen
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The Bell
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The Elf Mound
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The Little Match Girl
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The Jumpers
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The Red Shoes
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The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep
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The Old House
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The Dream of Little Tuk and Other Tales
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The Shadow
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The Happy Family
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The Story of a Mother
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The Goblin and the Grocer
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It's Quite True!
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Blockhead Hans / Clumsy Hans / Silly Hans / Jack the Dullard
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The Philosopher's Stone
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The Girl Who Trod on the Loaf
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What the Old Man Does is Always Right
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The Snow Man
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The Ice-Maiden
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The Teapot
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The Golden Treasure
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The Most Incredible Thing
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The Tallow Candle
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Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales series is publication order: 1. The Traveling Companion (1835), 2. Little Claus and Big Claus, 3. The Princess and the Pea, 4. Thumbelina, 5. The Tinderbox, and 42 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales series by Hans Christian Andersen contains 47 books. The series began in 1835 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales series is written by Hans Christian Andersen. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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