Thumbelina Full Story | 80 min | Hans Christian Andersen |Princess Story |Fairy Tales | Little Fox

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Woman meets garden fairy, gets wish for a daughter named Thumbelina, who faces various challenges but eventually finds her true home with flower fairies.

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  • Thumbelina's journey is marked by resilience and adaptability as she faces numerous challenges, relying on her resourcefulness and the help of various creatures to navigate the world and seek freedom.
  • The narrative of Thumbelina emphasizes the theme of finding one's true home and identity, culminating in her transformation into a fairy and acceptance into the kingdom of the flower fairies, highlighting the importance of belonging and self-discovery in her journey.

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  • Who is Thumbelina?

    A tiny girl with sunshine-colored hair.

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Summary

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Thumbelina's Journey: From Seed to Freedom

  • Mrs. Marigold, a kind woman, longed for a child and encountered a garden fairy who granted her wish with a special seed.
  • The seed grew into a red tulip bud, revealing Thumbelina, a tiny girl with sunshine-colored hair, fulfilling Mrs. Marigold's wish.
  • Mrs. Marigold cared for Thumbelina, involving her in gardening and cooking, forming a close bond with her daughter.
  • Thumbelina's peaceful life with Mrs. Marigold was disrupted when Mrs. Burp, a toad, kidnapped her to marry her son, Croaky.
  • Thumbelina, unhappy with the forced marriage, escaped with the help of fish and a bird named Pete, using a lily pad as a flying carpet.
  • Buzz, a big bug, captured Thumbelina but was persuaded by his sisters to release her due to her lack of wings and legs.
  • Alone in the forest, Thumbelina met Ladybird, a ladybug, who offered to show her where to find blueberries.
  • Ladybird accidentally caused Thumbelina to fall into an ant hill, where she was mistaken for an enemy and had to flee from the ants.
  • Thumbelina struggled to navigate the forest, surviving by eating flowers and seeking new food sources like blueberries.
  • Thumbelina's journey continued as she faced challenges and encounters with various creatures in her quest for survival and freedom.

30:23

Thumbelina's Journey: From Ant to Mole

  • Thumbelina ran away from the big ant and found safety in a tree hole.
  • She met a squirrel preparing for winter and learned about the season's challenges.
  • Thumbelina fell asleep in a cornfield and was rescued by a bird, Maggie, who took her to their nest.
  • Chris and Maggie taught Thumbelina various bird songs, including a secret language.
  • As winter approached, the birds had to fly south, leaving Thumbelina alone.
  • Thumbelina sought shelter with Mrs. Gray, a mouse, who took care of her and taught her various skills.
  • Mrs. Gray planned for Thumbelina to marry Mr. Rufus, a mole, who was wealthy and kind.
  • Thumbelina was reluctant to marry Mr. Rufus and felt overwhelmed by the wedding preparations.
  • Three spiders arrived to make Thumbelina's wedding dress, causing her distress.
  • Thumbelina discovered her friend Pete, a bird, injured in a tunnel and revived him, realizing his heart was still beating.

59:28

Thumbelina's Wedding Dress Saves Pete

  • Pete felt weak and hungry, so Thumbelina filled her wedding dress with nuts and seeds from Mrs. Gray's cupboard to feed him.
  • Pete shared his story with Thumbelina, explaining how he got stuck with a lily pad on his leg and couldn't fly south with his friends.
  • Mrs. Gray and Mr. Rufus discovered Thumbelina and Pete's plan to escape, leading to a tense situation.
  • Thumbelina sang a secret talking song to confuse Slim the coyote, allowing Pete to fly away to safety.
  • Pete and Thumbelina flew together, with Pete revealing that Thumbelina belonged with the flower fairies in a garden they landed in.
  • Thumbelina met Prince Father, a flower fairy, who welcomed her into the kingdom of the flower fairies where she found her true home.
  • Prince Father gave Thumbelina wings, making her a fairy, but she decided to explore the world before returning to her new fairy home.
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