Who knew someone as small as a thumb could have such a big adventure? Will Thumbelina ever make it home? Tom Thumb’s adventure is great for helping children explore ideas of embracing uniqueness and overcoming obstacles in life. Even though Tom feels different to others, he is loved unconditionally by his parents, curious of the world around him and courageous in the face of adversity. Other themes to explore in our retelling of Tom Thumb include curiosity, adventure and resourcefulness. It is believed that Tom Thumb was the first fairy tale to be written in English, tracing back to the 17th Century.