Hans Christian Andersen Storytelling: The Ugly Duckling’s Birthday Party
Sep 28, 2019 @ 11:00 am– 12:00 pm
Central Park, Hans Christian Andersen Statue
Suggested Ages: 4-5 to 11-14
The last of this season’s weekly storytelling of fairy and folk tales and fantastic adventures from Scandinavia and the far north celebrates the Ugly Duckling with cookies served by American Scandinavian Society. Hear Grimm Brothers ‘Hans my Hedgehog’ told by Laura Simms and accompanied by musician Andrew Forbes around the charming Ugly Duckling/Hans Christian Andersen statue.
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