Sylvia Long's Thumbelina

by Sylvia Long · 2008

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From best-selling artist Sylvia Long comes an exquisite version of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale about a thumb-size girl and her larger-than-life adventures. Jewel-toned paintings depict the story's settingsfrom light and airy meadows to Mole's dark and dismal underground homewhile whimsical details bring the classic cast of characters to life and make this storytime favorite a visual feast.

Genre
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Themes
animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of this
Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 47 pages

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