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Thumbelina
- Narrated by: Kelly McGillis
- Length: 28 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 09-22-16
- Language: English
- Publisher: Rabbit Ears Entertainment, LLC
Regular price: $3.95
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Publisher's Summary
Actress Kelly McGillis narrates this Hans Christian Andersen classic, accompanied by music by Mark Isham. A long time ago in Denmark, a childless couple is blessed with a radiantly beautiful baby girl. She is no bigger than a thumb, so she is called Thumbelina. Snatched from her family by an ugly toad who wants to marry her, Thumbelina escapes, befriending various creatures of the forest. Ultimately, she meets the king of the flower angels, with whom she finds happiness forever. Hans Christian Andersen's tiny heroine will capture your heart and imagination. Ages six and up. Part of the Rabbit Ears award-winning series, Storybook Classics.
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Not acceptable for young children.
Books for young children should not mention witches. This is totally unacceptable. I am posting this as a caution to others rather than just return the book.
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- adele
- 10-09-16
Thumbelina
Loved it! Can't get enough of the Rabbit Ears stories, so beautifully narrated, great music to accompany the story, totally engaging.