The Princess and the Pea
A prince searches the world for a real princess. On a stormy night, a soaking-wet girl knocks at the palace gate, and the queen has a clever way to test her: a single…
Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish writer best known for fairy tales that mix wonder, humor, and, at times, sadness. Here you can read stories such as “The Little Match Girl,” “The Nightingale,” and “The Ugly Duckling”; every story is free to read or listen to, with a natural voice reading aloud.
The Little Match Girl
On a freezing New Year's Eve, a poor little girl tries to sell matches in the snowy street.
The Swineherd
A poor prince who wants to marry the emperor's daughter sends her a rose and a nightingale, and she refuses both.
The Steadfast Tin Soldier
One of twenty-five tin soldiers has only one leg, but stands as firmly as the rest.
The Emperor's New Clothes
Two swindlers promise a vain emperor a suit of cloth so fine that fools can't see it.
The Red Shoes
Little Karen loves her shiny red shoes more than anything, even in church.
Can I read Hans Christian Andersen stories for free?
Yes. Every story on Pagehush is free to read, with no ads, and you can read on your phone.
Can I listen to Hans Christian Andersen stories?
Yes. Any story on Pagehush can be read aloud in a natural voice, for free and without ads.