Thumbeline

Summary:
Thumbeline retold by Susan Jeffers is a traditional fairy tale about a tiny girl no bigger than your thumb. Thumbeline was born in a flower and has to live her life in a dangerous and very big world. Through her acts of kindness and bravery she is eventually taken to a land of people who are all her size.  

Evaluation:
This is a wonderful version of Hans Christian Anderson's classic fairy tale. I would not suggest reading this book to children under the age of 5 due to some of the scary scenes and events in the book. The illustrations in this book are beautiful and engaging to the reader. 

Age & Genre:
fairy tale
5-8 years

Classroom extension activities:
http://www.kelseyatmccc.org/thumbelina.pdf
http://www.ehow.co.uk/list_6311855_fairy-tale-crafts-children.html

Where can I buy this book? 
http://www.amazon.com/Thumbelina-Amy-Ehrlich/dp/0525475087/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358639521&sr=1-2&keywords=thumbelina