"Tom Thumb" by Todd Ouren is a fresh retelling of the classic tale of the tiny hero. When a couple longs for a child, they are blessed with a son no bigger than a thumb. Despite his size, Tom embarks on grand adventures, overcoming obstacles and outsmarting foes. With wit and bravery, he encounters magical creatures, navigates perilous situations, and proves that greatness comes in small packages. Along the way, he teaches lessons about courage, resourcefulness, and the enduring power of family. This delightful story celebrates imagination and the incredible potential within us all, no matter our size. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Fairy Tales, Read It Readers, Read It Readers Fairy Tales, Read It Readers Fairy Tales Level Green, Read It Readers Green Level .
This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 5-9 years.
There are 31 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Picture Window Books .
George Orwell (1903-1950) was born in Bihar, India and was a novelist, journalist, essayist and critic, whose imaginative and insightful works have found their place in the literary hall of fame. He is renowned for writing some of the best political satires and dystopian fiction of the 20th century and books like Animal Farm (1945) and Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949) are modern classics read and re-read by adults and children alike. His narrative non fiction includes nearly 500 essays, book reviews and journalistic pieces, as well as book-length works like Homage to Catalonia (1938), Road to Wigan Pier (1937) and Down and Out in Paris and London (1933). Orwell features among the 50 greatest modern British writers.
This book contains the following story:
Tom Thumb
"Tom Thumb," also known as "Little Thumbling," is a well-known folk tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. Here's a summary of the plot:
Once upon a time, a childless couple longed for a child, no matter how small. Their wish was granted when a tiny boy, no bigger than his father's thumb, was born to them. They named him Tom Thumb.
Despite his small size, Tom Thumb was incredibly clever and resourceful. One day, his parents decided to send him to the forest to gather strawberries. Tom Thumb, along with his brothers, set out on this adventure. However, they soon became separated, and Tom Thumb found himself lost in the woods.
During his journey, Tom Thumb encountered a band of robbers. Using his wit, he managed to outsmart them and escape unharmed. He continued his travels and eventually reached the king's palace. The queen, fascinated by his small size, took him in and cared for him like her own child.
Tom Thumb's adventures didn't end there. He went on various escapades, including riding a mouse, fighting a giant, and outwitting a greedy innkeeper. Each time, his intelligence and cunning helped him overcome challenges.
In one version of the story, Tom Thumb is swallowed by a cow, but he cleverly escapes by tickling the inside of the cow's throat until she coughs him up unharmed.
In the end, after many adventures, Tom Thumb safely returned home to his parents. His bravery, resourcefulness, and cleverness were celebrated, and he lived happily with his family.
"Tom Thumb" is a classic fairy tale that showcases the triumph of intelligence and cleverness over size, proving that even the smallest individuals can achieve great things through wit and courage.
