Thumbelina

Once upon a time, a woman unable to have children asks a witch for help. The witch gives her a barley seed to plant: this is how Thumbelina is born. As beautiful as a flower but as small as a thumb, the child amazes everyone she meets with her voice. But when she is abducted by a hideous toad, her life gets dull. By tending to a wounded swallow, Thumbelina shall regain her freedom…

Strong points:

-The Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale about resilience and believing in oneself dreams.

-The drawings of the talented Mette Ivers create a fairy and marvelous world.

-A book about sharing, generosity and assistance: the perfect Christmas gift!

Key words: tale, childhood, nature, animals, journey