Thumbelina - Brian Alderson

Luminous illustrations by Bagram Ibatoulline combine with Brian Aldersons wry retelling for a gorgeous gift edition of a well-loved tale.

A childless woman visits a witch who gives her a barleycorn
and hidden in its bloom is a tiny girl. For one so small, Thumbelinas life is full of misadventures as she floats through the pages like a wisp on the wind, encountering kind and unkind creatures in succession. But old Mrs. Toad with her "rek-kek-kek" and the alarming Man in Gray cannot crush her spirits, and Thumbelinas gentle concern for a winged soul in need paves the way to her freedom and happiness. In a warm, witty retelling accessible to younger children, Hans Christian Andersens tale of a girl no bigger than a thumb is lavishly illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline. Showcasing art evocative of Victorian storybooks
with a touch of the dreamlike Rousseau
this is truly a breathtaking edition of a treasured classic.