The Snowdrop

The Snowdrop is eager to see the summertime. She constantly asks this question whenever a new sunbeam makes its way to her. However, when the harsh winter finally lifts from the snow-covered earth, the flower blooms. A child plucks her, takes her home, and places her in water. Yet, the daughter of the house folds her in scented paper. Why did the young girl place the flower in the paper? Did the beautiful flower retain its delicacy and freshness in the dark corners of the paper? Read this heart-touching story by Hans Christian Andersen to find out.