Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Hans Christian Andersen’s 1836 “Thumbelina” is the story of a tiny, passive girl, no bigger than your thumb. She is good at cleaning and music. She has a kind heart. She is exceptionally good-looking ...

Move over Topeka, here comes Thumbelina. After Google paid tribute to Topeka, Kansas for April Fool’s Day the search engine is honoring Danish author Hans Christian Andersen to celebrate the writer’s ...

Famed Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) is recognized around the world for his beloved books, including The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, The Little Match Girl, The Princess and the Pea, ...