No. of pages 32
Published: 2007
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In "Thumbelina" by Quentin Gréban, the enchanting tale of a tiny girl begins when she emerges from a flower. Despite her small stature, Thumbelina experiences grand adventures as she encounters various creatures, including a toad, a beetle, and a mouse, each with their own desires for her. Though she faces challenges and longs for freedom, Thumbelina's courage and kindness shine through. Ultimately, she discovers the beauty of friendship and love, leading her to find her true place in the world. This beautifully illustrated story captures the essence of embracing one's uniqueness and the importance of belonging. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 4-6 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Treasure Bay .
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author and poet, most famous for his writing down of many timeless, classic fairy tales. He is Denmark's most famous author and his birthday is celebrated every year with a part called "Odin Story Day".
This book contains the following story:
Thumbelina
Thumbelina is so small she sleeps in a walnut shell bed with a rose petal sheet. One day, a toad steals her away from her home to marry his son and keeps her captive on a lilypad, until she is rescued by a beetle who takes her back to his family. She runs away into the forest only to be met by a mole who thinks she is so lovely he must marry her. Eventually Thumbalina escapes on the back of a swallow.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Moonbeam Children's Book Award - Reading Skills/Literacy
This book was recognised in the Reading Skills/Literacy category by the Moonbeam Children's Book Award.
