"Varenka lives contently in her cottage in the woods, until passersby warn her that war has broken out. Pack up a bundle and come along with us. But Varenka can't leave. Who will care for the children who wander and get lost in the forest? Who will shelter the animals and feed the birds when winter comes? Soon, Varenka shelters a young artist, an old farmer and his goat, and a lost child. And each night she prays for a wall to be built around her...

To win the prince's heart, the Little Mermaid must agree to the sea witch's terrible deal: give up her voice in exchange for a pair of legs. Will her dream come true? An unabridged edition of Andersen's classic tale.