Andersen

Little Tiny or Thumbelina

Little Tiny or Thumbelina is a Hans Christian Andersen tale on the StoryBloom shelf, ready for families to open, read together, and return to when it fits the moment.

Little Tiny or Thumbelina

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Tiny (Thumbelina): A delicate little maiden, half the size of a thumb, who is kind, brave, and resilient., The Woman: A longing mother who wishes for a child., The Fairy: A magical being who helps fulfill the woman's wish., The Toad: An ugly creature who wants to marry Tiny off to her son., The Toad's Son: An ugly creature who croaks and cannot communicate effectively., The Field Mouse: A warm-hearted mouse who takes Tiny in during winter., The Mole: The field mouse's wealthy neighbor who is blind and becomes interested in Tiny., The Swallow: A bird whom Tiny saves and who later invites her to escape to warmer lands., The Angel of the Flower: A tiny man made of crystal, king of the flower dwellers who falls in love with Tiny.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Garden: A place featuring a wide stream, flowers, and the surroundings where the toad and her son live., Swamp: The home of the toad and her son., Forest: A vast area where Tiny lives alone during summer., Field Mouse's Den: A cozy home under the corn stubble where Tiny finds refuge., Marble Palace: A beautiful structure where the angel of the flower resides, located by a blue lake.

Guiding ideas

Themes

freedom, identity, kindness, perseverance, true love

Moral

Takeaway

Be true to yourself, and kindness will take you to wonderful places.

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