Elsa Beskow's charming illustrations bring to life this Hans Christian Andersen tale of the big adventures of a thumb-sized girl. An adorable mini edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture book with a cloth spine.
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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'A very pretty illustrated version of the tale.' -- Youth Services Book Review
'This retelling is lovely in its simplicity and accompanied by gorgeous illustrations from Elsa Beskow. Young readers will love the beautiful pictures depicting tiny Thumbelina and the many creatures she encounters
A great version of a classic tale.' -- San Francisco Book Review
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author of children's fairy tales, including The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina and The Ugly Duckling, which have become much-loved classics around the world. Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) is the most popular children's author--illustrator in Sweden. Often described as Sweden's Beatrix Potter, Elsa Beskow's picture books have been known and loved for over a century. Her charming stories of children and magical folk, accompanied by her signature illustrations, are known and cherished the world over. Elsa's best known books in English include Peter in Blueberry Land, The Children of the Forest and Pelle's New Suit.
