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Thumbelina

Rebecca Bondor

Publisher: Twin Sisters® Digital Media™

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Summary

Beautiful music and fun sound-effects help tell the classic tale of “Thumbelina.” When a good-hearted poor peasant gives her last loaf of bread to a beggar, she is given a corn seed in return. Imagine the peasant woman's surprise when in the morning a beautiful flower appears with a tiny young lady inside its petals. The peasant woman names her Thumbelina. Find out what happens when an old ugly frog takes Thumbelina to be his son's wife. A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and encourages a lifelong love of great storytelling.
Available since: 07/27/2022.

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