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| Thumbelina | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 2 reviews)
Sales Rank: 511755
Category: Book
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Publisher: Dial
Studio: Dial
Manufacturer: Dial
Label: Dial
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.1
ISBN: 0803728123
EAN: 9780803728127
ASIN: 0803728123
Publication Date: September 2004
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Product Description
It's not easy being small, but in Brad Sneed's lovely new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's Thumbelina, at least life is full of adventure. Soon after being born from a fiery red flower, Thumbelina is kidnapped from home and pursued by many suitors, including a horrible toad, a bumbling beetle, and a grumpy mole--until the plucky heroine finds a true love who fits her just right. Sneed's rich, detailed watercolors are a true standout, illustrating the animals and natural world with remarkable realism and vibrancy. The story, lighthearted and lively, has a simple text that keeps the elegant flavor of the original tale, yet is perfect for a picture book audience. Brad Sneed's fresh look at a well-loved fairy tale is simply sumptuous!
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 Charming story, lovely images lend to happy toddler! September 21, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
My daughter loves this story, and regularly clamors to hear it over and over again. The only downside (for me, not for her) is that it is "long" as far as stories go that you have to read over and over again. That said, it is a great book for 2 - 3 year olds who are beginning to exercise their imaginations. My daughter is constantly looking inside flowers to see if Thumbelina is there, and she loves talking about the toad and the beatles and the mole. Each little animal in "Thumbelina" comes with their own history and story, rich enough for a child to grasp onto and weave into their imagination and pretend play. Definitely a great 3 year old bday gift!
 Great Illustrations that My daughter loves January 23, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
My daughter (5 years) loves this book. We actually got it from the library and have been enjoying it for a month and are ready to renew it as she cannot part with it. She loves to hear the story read aloud to her, and the language is well chosen for an oft told tale; but she also delights in the illustrations and really sits and studies them in a way I've only see her do with a few books. The pictures seem to invite her to look longer and to linger, which gets her imagination working! Beautiful!
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