Hans Christian Andersen
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Celebrating Hans Christian Andersen!
Monsters United is back this April bringing to you a celebration on the life and work of world-renowned author, Hans Christian Andersen! His birthday on 2 April is also celebrated together with International Children’s Book Day!
Immerse yourself in Andersen’s stories and the fantasy genre through thematic storytelling sessions at our public libraries and online offerings such as special videos, activity packages and a curated book list.
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Stories and Tales
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Introduction to Hans Christian Andersen
Introduction to Hans Christian Andersen
Get to know the famous author better, as our librarian Sheena recounts the life and works of Hans Christian Andersen.
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The Emperor’s New Clothes
Join Teen Reading Ambassadors Hannah, Aveen, Jehvesh and James in this dramatised retelling of Andersen’s classic tale, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”.
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Fantasy Reads
Check out this curated collection of English and Mother Tongue fairy tale titles to discover Andersen’s magical worlds!
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DIY Activities
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Activity Packages
Take a deep dive into Andersen's famous stories through our activity packages containing fun lesson guides!
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S.T.E.A.M Tinker Sheets
Discover the joy of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (S.T.E.A.M.) through these printable activities featuring Camy, our fantasy-loving monster!
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(Last updated on 8 May 2021)