No. of pages 32
Published: 2003
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"Thumbelina" by Susan Blackaby is a charming retelling of the classic tale. The story follows a tiny girl named Thumbelina, who is no larger than a thumb and has a heart full of courage. After being kidnapped by a toad who wants her to marry his son, Thumbelina embarks on a daring adventure to find her way home. Along the way, she encounters various creatures, including a charming sparrow and a menacing mole, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for friendship. Ultimately, Thumbelina's bravery and kindness shine through as she discovers her place in the world and the power of true love. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 4-9 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Picture Window Books .
Susan Blackaby earned a degree in Western Civilization from the University of California at Santa Cruz. She has worked in educational publishing for over 25 years and has written dozens of fiction and nonfiction titles.
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.
