Scholastic Storybook Treasures

1981
Eligible
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Hans Christian Andersen episodes (2)

1 The Red Shoes
1/1/90
Season-only
The Hans Christian Andersen tale is given a modern setting in the story of Lisa, a little black girl, who learns the value of friendship with help from a pair of magic slippers. Narrated by Ossie Davis.
2 The Little Match Girl
1/1/90
Season-only
The Hans Christian Andersen classic is given present-day relevance and an upbeat ending in this story of Angela, a homeless child who sells match sticks to survive. Narrated by F. Murray Abraham.

About this show

Award-winning and classic children's storybooks are faithfully adapted and brought to life in this series of animated and live-action stories. Parents and children alike are sure to enjoy these classic treasures, featuring celebrity narration from Sarah Jessica Parker, Meryl Streep, John Lithgow, Abigail Breslin, Maggie Gyllenhal, Elle Fanning and Patrick Stewart.