THE SWINEHERD Lisbeth Zerger, winner of the 1990 Hans Christian Andersen Medal, brings herdistinctive talent to the classic Andersen fairytale of a foolish Prince who seeks to marry the Emperor’s daughter, and the even more foolish Princess who fails to recognize his true worth. When the Princess refuses him, he disguises himself as a swineherd and plays her favorite songs when she passes him by. When she finally warms up to him, he reveals his true identity but leaves her all alone. It’s a delightfully silly tale of human nature, brought wonderfully to life by the incomparable Ms. Zwerger. “The translation, vigorous and fresh, retains the acerbic tone as well as Andersen’s characteristic storytelling style…. The pictures are both comic and earthy.” – THE HORN BOOK