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Brave Thumbelina - by An Leysen (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • "An Leysen is a magical artist.
  • 5-12 Years
  • 10.4" x 10.0" Hardcover
  • 56 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Classics

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About the Book



In this magical picture book, An Leysen retells the classic fairy tale of Hans Christian Andersen. For children ages 5 and up and anyone who loves enchanting fairy tales.



Book Synopsis



"An Leysen is a magical artist. Her artwork perfectly makes the transition between ordinary and extraordinary, leading readers in a fascinating world. Just looking at her illustrations, from the very first pages, you know you will have a great experience and... a good, happy ending." - FromWordsToWorlds

An Leysen's breathtaking and magical retelling of the classic fairy tale of Hans Christian Andersen!

Once upon a time, there was a woman who desperately wanted a child. One day, a good witch passed her house and gave her a flower seed. The woman planted the seed and took good care of it. Before long, two little eyes curiously stared at her between the petals. Inside the flower was a tiny girl! The woman named her Thumbelina. It soon became clear that Thumbelina was a very brave little girl.

In this magical picture book, An Leysen retells the classic fairy tale of Hans Christian Andersen. For children ages 5 and up and anyone who loves enchanting fairy tales.



Review Quotes




"Breathtaking and magical." -- Children's and Teen Book Connection

PRAISE for An Leysen's other work BABA YAGA:

  • "Leyson, whose previous retellings include The Nutcracker and Pinocchio's Dream, recounts the legend of the witch Baba Yaga through dramatic text and richly textured mixed-media illustrations....The larger-than-life artwork should make for shivery read -alouds on the way to the story's happy ending." - Publishers Weekly
  • "The illustrations in this book are wonderful. They make the story seem magical and Olga is such a beautiful little girl. A great book when studying fairytales, especially if looking at ones from various cultures and lands. I would recommend this book to public, school and class libraries." -- Carla Johnson-Hicks, Primary school educator
  • "Just scary enough without going too far for little ones. I highly recommend this book for a wonderful story time!" -- Jen Trower, Librarian, Tidewater Community College/City of Virginia Beach
  • "One of the wonderful things about fairytale retellings is the way they each feel unique. While Leysen sticks to a fairly traditional retelling, the illusrations are lovely and have a dreamy quality that keep the book from feeling as scary as it could be." -- Shawna Herron, Columbia City Community Library
  • "The illustrations are are absolutely fabulous and the book is worth reading just for those alone." -- Jessica Gerdes, Yellowstone Library
  • "Charming Illustrations and a story that's suitable for kids." -- Kelly Garbato, Vegan Daemon
  • "Absolutely beautiful. The illustrations, font choice, placement on the page, use of space, etc., are perfect. The story itself is also superb, and will be filed away in children's minds. I am very much looking forward to using this in a storytime setting. A beautiful retelling of a classic Slavic folktale; highly recommended for read alouds, one-on-one storytime, and independent reading." -- Jessica Rodrigues, Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library
  • "A wonderful addition to a classroom unit of fairytales and legends, or just for sharing. I think the illustrations are what really sold it to me, with their soft ethereal feel. A delightful book for sharing a fairy tale that some might not be familiar with." - Sharon Tyler, Cheshire Public Library, Sharon the Librarian blog
  • "Wonderful story and gorgeous illustrations!" - As the Page Turns blog
  • "An astounding recreation with a touch of modernity given to a classic Russian folklore, this book is absolutely breathtaking! Having read some lovely Russian myth-tales as a kid Im always on the hunt for some good new publications for my kids, but rarely find anything fresh.And this one is one of those; a simplified version without twists written in clear prose and rhyme. Its anime inspired and beautiful, soft pastel shaded illustrations may make you pause at every page turn. Kids will return to this-one again and again!!" - Picks and Reads for Kids blog



    About the Author



    An Leysen (1972) is married to visual artist Jef Faes. They have a daughter together, Louise (2004), who has art running through her veins too. After all, Louise already made some illustrations for both Tanneke de heksenprinses ('Tanneke, the Princess of Witches') and Prinses Dommelijntje ('The Princess Who Could Not Sleep'). An Leysen works as a teacher in Turnhout (Belgium). She teaches 'creation' and 'fashion drawing'. In her spare time she likes to - what else? - read and draw.
    • Dimensions (Overall): 10.4 Inches (H) x 10.0 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
    Weight: 1.2 Pounds
    Suggested Age: 5-12 Years
    Number of Pages: 56
    Genre: Juvenile Fiction
    Sub-Genre: Classics
    Publisher: Clavis
    Format: Hardcover
    Author: An Leysen
    Language: English
    Street Date: October 1, 2018
    TCIN: 85111050
    UPC: 9781605374215
    Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-4169
    Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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    Shipping details

    Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 10 inches width x 10.4 inches height
    Estimated ship weight: 1.2 pounds
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