Thumbelina

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

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 09/09/2004
ISBN: 9780803728127
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.24h x 8.90w x 0.41d

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2004 pg. 920
Booklist 09/15/2004 pg. 254
School Library Journal 10/01/2004 pg. 108
PW Notes and Reprints 11/01/2004 pg. 64
Publishers Weekly 11/01/2004
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2005 pg. 21 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 84545 / Thumbelina: Story by Hans Christian Andersen
Reading Level: 4.6 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5