Title statement

Thumbelina and other stories / Hans Christian Anderson

ISBN

978-1-78209-756-3

Publisher (Imprint)

Thaxted, Essex : Miles Kelly Publishing, 2015

Subject - Topical term

Thumbelina(legendary character) |vJuvenile fiction

Subject - Topical term

Magic |vJuvenile fiction

Subject - Topical term

Friendship |vJuvenile fiction

Subject - Topical term

Courage |vJuvenile fiction

Call Number

EJF AND

Author - Personal Name

Andersen, Hans Christian

Physical description

40 pages

Contents note

Thumbelina -- The farmyard cockerel and the weathercock -- The travelling companion -- The snail and the rose tree.

Summary

This illustrated children's collection presents four classic fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen. The title story, Thumbelina, follows a tiny girl born from a flower who embarks on a series of adventures after being carried away from her home. Along the way she encounters various animals and characters, faces challenges, and eventually finds happiness and a place where she belongs. The collection also includes The Farmyard Cockerel and the Weathercock, The Travelling Companion, and The Snail and the Rose Tree. The stories emphasize themes of kindness, perseverance, friendship, courage, and self-discovery, accompanied by colourful illustrations suitable for young readers