I really enjoy fairytale interpretations, and was drawn to the gorgeous illustration on the cover of An Leysen's Brave Thumbelina when browsing Netgalley. The book is nicely put together, but I did not find that the prose stood out in any way. The artwork is definitely the strength here.

This is a beautiful rendition of the Hans Christian Andersen tale of Thumbelina. It’s been so long since I read the the story that this was fresh and new. What really makes this book stand out are it’s illustrations. They are a soft art that matches the idea of a girl no bigger than your thumb. Overall the book is a success.

Thank you NetGalley and Clavis for the review copy. I was drawn to this book for two reasons - I love Hans Christian Andersen and the beautiful cover. This is a lovely retelling of the Andersen classic fairy tale Thumbelina. Though the story is familiar, the beautiful illustrations make this a great picture book.