Early readers · ages 4-8
by Hans Christian Andersen
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The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, The Emperor's New Clothes.
Recommended for ages 4–10.
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Narrated by a real voice, chapters laid out for kids, font/size controls, comprehension quizzes, reading-level placement, and progress tracking.
Public domain — this work is free from copyright restrictions worldwide. Project Gutenberg #1597.
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