A farmer and his wife long for a son, even if hes no bigger than a thumb! They certainly dont expect their wish to come true... A classic English folk tale specially retold for young children and illustrated with bright, stylish pictures. Ideal for independent readers who are ready to move on to longer stories, this book can also be read aloud and enjoyed together.
This book features in the following series: First Reading Level 3, My First Reading Book, Usborne First Reading .
This book has been graded for interest at 7-11 years.
There are 48 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2014 by Usborne Publishing Ltd .
Wesley Robins is an award-winning illustrator, with a degree in Illustration and Animation from Kingston University, London.
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.
This book is in the following series:
First Reading Level 3
Usborne First Reading
The Usborne Reading Programme is a collection of over 300 reading books, graded in seven levels and covering a wide range of subjects, both fiction and non-fiction. The First Reading programme covers the first 4 levels. Level 1: Designed to be the first real books a beginner will tackle, with very light support from a parent or teacher. They are 32 pages in length, comprising the main story (up to 150 words) and up to six pages of fun, reading-related puzzles.Level 2: these books stretch the reader a little more than Level One, with more advanced storylines. They are 32 pages in length, comprising character pages or maps, the main story (up to 250 words) and reading-related puzzles.Level 3: these titles encourage the reader to develop reading stamina. Stories include a strong element of repetition, with repeated language to help the reader gain confidence.Level 4: these titles continue to build readers' stamina with stories of up to 750 words. The narrative is more devel
Usborne First Stories
My First Reading Book
