Rich in language and visually stunning, Long’s retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale, is a treasure to behold. Lessons re: kindness, compassion, loyalty, and happiness are embedded, and  ring as true today as they did so many years ago. Readers will delight in following this tiny girl’s adventures, and benefit from exposure to  different perspectives, provided by a cast of characters which includes a toad, fish, butterfly, beetle, field mouse, mole, swallow, and of course, the fairy prince. For those who appreciate “A Seed is Sleepy” and “An Egg is Quiet”, this is sure to please.