Other editions of book Thumbelina

Tiny Thumbelina comes to life through a flower, but is misplaced when she is kidnapped by an ugly toad. Meeting one misfortune after another, she still experiences grace and help from unexpected sources. At last Thumbelina is rescued and borne away to a beautiful land of sunshine and flowers. There she meets the Flower King and lives happily ever after. About H.C. Andersen Illustrated Fairy Tales===============================Within the fairy tale treasury that has come into the world's possession, Hans Christian Andersen's tales are among some of the most outstanding. His spellbinding stories present deep moral lessons that span both cultural and generational differences. A thread of optimism weaves its way through Andersen's stories, giving hope and inspiration to all readers. It is in this spirit that the Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tale Classics are published. We have selected 30 of the most popular tales and handpicked the best illustrators for each of them, taking great care to match the style of the illustrator with the specific story. Each tale talks to the heart through both words and pictures uncovering the very essence of life's values.