Thumbelina
$22.22
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
18 September 2024
Summary
Beloved Swedish author–illustrator Elsa Beskow’s charming vintage illustrations bring to life this classic Hans Christian Andersen tale of a thumb-sized girl who has big adventures.
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, until some fish set her free. Thumbelina makes her way through the countryside, where she meets May bugs, butterflies…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781782509134 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1782509135 |
| Author: | Hans-Christian Andersen, Elsa Beskow |
| Publisher: | Floris Books |
| Imprint: | Floris Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 18 September 2024 |
| Weight: | 138g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 174mm x 130mm |
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Critics Review
‘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
About The Author
Hans-Christian Andersen
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.
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