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Hans Christian Andersen's Thumbelina

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Thumbelina is as pretty and delicate as the flower she was born in, and no bigger than her mother's thumb. She grows older, but no taller in their happy home until she awakens one morning to a terrible surprise: an ugly mother toad has kidnapped her and wants Thumbelina to marry her even more awful...

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Main Authors: Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875, James, Elizabeth, 1958- (Author)
Other Authors: Vivanco, Kelly (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: [Vancouver, B.C.] : Simply Read Books, 2017.
Subjects:
Girls > Juvenile fiction.
Kidnapping > Juvenile fiction.
Stature > Juvenile fiction.
Size > Juvenile fiction.
Fairy tales > Adaptations > Juvenile fiction.
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"There once was a woman who wished for a child, but was unable to have one. So she sought help from a kind fairy. 'Take this magic seed,' said the fairy. 'Plant it in a flower-pot, and see what will happen.' 'Thank you,' the woman replied, and she went right home and planted the seed. Soon it sprouted and grew a beautiful bud. 'How lovely!' she exclaimed, giving its petals an impulsive kiss. POOF! The bud blossomed. In the middle of the flower sat a girl as pretty and delicate as the petals and no bigger than the woman's thumb. The woman couldn't believe her eyes. 'I shall call you Thumbelina,' she said joyfully." Excerpted from Thumbelina by Hans Christian Andersen All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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