Thumbelina is a quick read for a chapter book. It is about Thumbelina, of course, who is only one and five-eighths inches tall. Her Mum, Anne Marie, always wanted a child but she was not married and did not foresee that ever changing. Upon visiting a witch, she received a seed to plant. From this plant, Thumbelina sprouted and her Mum was happy at last. Thumbelina had everything a normal sized person did, a bed, table, clothes, and food. However, there was one thing missing from her life, adventure. She wanted so badly to go outside and get dirty maybe even scrath her knee. Her Mum would never let her outside because she was afraid of what may happen to her. Until one night this changed and she decided Thumbelina could sleep outside in her walnut shell bed. Thumbelina chronicles her adventures that are had as a result of being left outside for the night. She is wanted as a bride for many animals, but she always runs from them because she is never truly in love until she meets a swallow. This swallow takes Thumbelina back home to her Mum, and the swallow and Thumbelina are in love, living happily ever after.I really loved this cute chapter book. I had never read Thumbelina before and this book claims it is the true story of what actually happened to her. I enjoyed this book because it was very imaginative and creative. I believe that young girls would like reading it. However, I do not think boys would enjoy it. It sends a good message to girls, never let others force you into something you do not want to do and never settle for others. I would like to add this book to my classroom library.
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