The Little Match Girl, authored by Hans Christian Andersen and illustrated by Rachel Isadora, was published by Scholastic Inc. on January 1, 2003. This enchanting tale, captured in a collection of 32 soft full-color illustrations, poignantly tells the story of a young girl selling matches on a cold winter’s night in Denmark. Despite her struggles and the cruelty of those around her, the book tenderly conveys themes of hope and the power of imagination.