First published 2005
Stolen by a toad and shrunk to the size of a thumb, Thumbelina embarks on an enchanting odyssey. She befriends a swarm of helpful bugs and birds, but must evade the clutches of greedy suitors. When winter arrives, Thumbelina's quest to find a warm home and true love hangs in the balance.
Genres: fantasy, 19th-century, fairy-tale-retellings
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Denmark
Period: 19th-century
51 pages · Hardcover · Ladybird Books