The book is being released simultaneously with two upcoming major films; one from Universal, directed by Rebecca Thomas and featuring Chloe Grace Moretz as the Little Mermaid, and the other from Disney. Both are set to be released in 2018. Originally published in 1837, Hans Christian Andersen's timeless collection of fairy tales has captured the hearts of generations of readers as a masterpiece. Since then, the enchanting stories of the Little Mermaid, the Thumbelina, the Princess and the Pea, and many others have remained beloved children's tales. The fifth volume in the Harper Design series of redesigned children's classics, this new unabridged gift edition takes readers on a captivating journey through thirteen different short stories, all created by Hans Christian Andersen, featuring specially commissioned artwork and several exclusive interactive features, including a dialect with six mermaids.