Thumbelina (Thumbelina, #4) (Favourite Tales Collection, #17) (Graphic Spin (Quality Paper))

by Hans Christian Andersen

Lisbeth Zwerger (Illustrator) and Anthea Bell (Translator)

A tiny girl no bigger than a thumb is stolen by a great ugly toad and subsequently has many adventures and makes many animal friends, before finding the perfect mate in a warm and beautiful southern land.

• ISBN10: 0735812101
• ISBN13: 9780735812109
• Publish Date: 1 February 2000 (first published 1 January 1900)
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 15 December 2009
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: North-South Books
• Edition: New edition
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 32
• Language: English

Reviews

[cherryblossommj]

I snatched this version of "Thumbaline", illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger from a used book store as we are always wanting more fairy tales. I don't think I have another picture book version of the tale, just only it's inclusion in treasuries.

The illustrations don't quite fit the text, as the red and yellow described was illustrated as white. But the earth tones are lovely and imaginative. Much in the way I think of Thumbalina, not cartoonish as is often seen.

I had also never before seen this fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen spelled as Thumbaline rather than Thumbalina. But I suppose there are lots if versions out there.