Thumbelina

Written by Hans Christian Andersen · Illustrated by Elsa Beskow

Part of the Elsa Beskow Mini series

A tiny girl seeks freedom from captivity and a place to belong.

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32 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

In a world too big for her, a thumb-sized girl is whisked away by a toad, trapped on a water-lily pad. As she dreams of a home where she truly belongs, her journey unfolds with unexpected allies and enchanting challenges. Will she find her place in a world that seems so vast? Discover the timeless tale of courage and hope, beautifully illustrated in a charming mini edition.

From the publisher

The classic fairy tale of the big adventures of a thumb-sized girl with vintage illustrations in an adorable mini edition with a cloth spine. Thumbelina is so small she sleeps in a walnut shell bed with a violet petal mattress and rose petal sheet. One day, a toad takes her from her home and keeps her captive on a water-lily pad. Will Thumbelina ever find a new home where she belongs? The picture books of Elsa Beskow, ‘the Beatrix Potter of Sweden’, have been known and loved for over a century. This mini gift edition faithfully reproduces Beskow’s classic nostalgic illustrations at a size that is ideal for little hands.

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