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Item Details
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THUMBELINA
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| By: |
Brian Alderson, Bagram Ibatoulline (Illus) |
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Hardback |
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£11.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1406322504 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781406322507 |
| Publisher: |
WALKER BOOKS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
5 October, 2009 |
| Pages: |
40 |
| Description: |
A childless woman visits a witch, who gives her a barleycorn - and hidden in its bloom is a tiny girl. For one so small, life is full of misadventures, as Thumbelina floats through the pages like a wisp on the wind, encountering kind and unkind creatures in succession. |
| Synopsis: |
Luminous illustrations by Bagram Ibatoulline combine with Brian Alderson's wry retelling for a gorgeous 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, life is full of misadventures, as Thumbelina 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 Grey cannot crush her spirits, and Thumbelina's 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 Andersen's 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. The book is gorgeously illustrated by the versatile Bagram Ibatoulline. This wry, accessible retelling leaves Anderson's original tone intact. It is a wonderfully collectable book to treasure and share. |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Walker Books Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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