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Thumbelina / story by Hans Christian Andersen ; adapted and illustrated by Brad Sneed.

by Sneed, Brad.

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New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, c2004.

1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

After being kidnapped by a toad, a beautiful girl no bigger than a thumb has many adventures and makes many animal friends before meeting the perfect mate just her size. 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.nbsp; 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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