A girl as small as a thumb goes on a great big, magical adventure. Thumbelina is a great story that teaches children about being unique and having courage to remain true to themselves. Thumbelina's adventure takes her through many situations where friendship and resilience are key to overcoming hardships and she eventually finds a place she feels happy and accepted. Our retelling of Thumbelina also focuses on themes of love, friendship and belonging. Thumbelina was written by Hans Christian Andersen in the 19th Century. It was originally published in 1835 as part of Andersen's collection of fairy tales titled "Fairy Tales Told for Children." The tale was inspired by various folktales including the famous English story Tom Thumb.