The Little Match Girl
Jerry Pinkney, Hans Christian Andersen
Readers rate it 4.2 (47 on Hardcover)
32 pages · Released Sep 3, 2026 · Scholastic
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A note for parents
This is Andersen's classic fairy tale about a poor girl surviving harsh winter conditions, illustrated by celebrated artist Jerry Pinkney. The story carries heavy melancholy and deals with poverty, neglect, and the girl's death, which may be emotionally difficult for sensitive younger readers. While it offers cultural and historical value as a literary classic, the bleak themes and sad ending warrant discussion with parents before sharing with children under 9.
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Relates how the wares of the little match girl illuminated her cold world. Relates how the wares of the little match girl illuminated her cold world.
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- Classics
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- General
- Folklore
- Holiday
- Fairy tales
- Juvenile fiction
- Folklore, denmark
- Poverty
- Death
- Readers
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ISBN 9780439643634 · Scholastic