Brad Sneed

A classic fairy story about a thumb-sized girl who was born within a flower. She is kidnapped by a toad and goes on a long adventure, where many different, unappealing suitors try to marry her. She finally discovers a prince of her own kind, marries him and receives fairy wings. A happy ending tale, chalk full of adventure, resourcefulness, and lessons in choosing your own path. This book is beautifully illustrated by Lauren Mills with watercolor. In another adaptation, Brad Sneed uses watercolor to illustrate with bold colors.… (more)

This is such a great story! This is the story of how fairies exist according to folklore. A woman was sad because she wanted a child. She was given a seed and planted it. Thumbelina grew out of a flower and was happy with her family. However, one day a toad came in the house and stole Thumbelina. She eventually met up with a mouse, a mole, and a raven. The raven eventually saved her and carried her to warmer weather where she met other little people that grew out of flowers. She was given wings and married to the prince of the fairies. Kids will really love this story.… (more)