The classic fairy tale of the big adventures of a thumb-sized girl with vintage illustrations in an adorable mini edition with a cloth spine.
4-7 Years
6.7" x 5.0" Hardcover
32 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore
Series Name: Elsa Beskow Mini
Description
Book Synopsis
The classic fairy tale of the big adventures of a thumb-sized girl with vintage illustrations in an adorable mini edition with a cloth spine.
Thumbelina is so small she sleeps in a walnut shell bed with a violet petal mattress and rose petal sheet. One day, a toad takes her from her home and keeps her captive on a water-lily pad. Will Thumbelina ever find a new home where she belongs?
The picture books of Elsa Beskow, 'the Beatrix Potter of Sweden', have been known and loved for over a century. This mini gift edition faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic nostalgic illustrations at a size that is ideal for little hands.
Review Quotes
Praise for the standard-size edition:
'This particular retelling is lovely in its simplicity and accompanied by gorgeous illustrations from Elsa Beskow... This is a great version of a classic tale.'--San Francisco Book Review
About the Author
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author of children's fairy tales, including The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina and The Ugly Duckling, which have become much-loved classics around the world.
Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) is the most popular children's author-illustrator in Sweden. Often described as Sweden's Beatrix Potter, Beskow's picture books have been known and loved for over a century. Her charming stories of children and magical folk, accompanied by her signature illustrations, are known and cherished the world over.
Dimensions (Overall): 6.7 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-7 Years
Series Title: Elsa Beskow Mini
Sub-Genre: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 32
Publisher: Floris Books
Theme: Country & Ethnic
Format: Hardcover
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Language: English
Street Date: April 8, 2025
TCIN: 92660061
UPC: 9781782509134
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-8724
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 5 inches width x 6.7 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.3 pounds
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