Thumbelina of Toulaba

Thumbelina of Toulaba Synopsis

Gorgeous illustrations & an engaging retelling, starring a modern, with-it, dark-skinned Carribean Thumbelina Reviews, cont'd: “This re-invention set against the background of Martinique is startling in beauty and mystery.... There is a fierce bravery in every brushstroke, and an explosive, expressive abandon of the conventions of the color wheel. The garden has taken over, and all we can say is: wow.”—planetesme.blogspot.com “This would be a great selection to read aloud.”—NE Maine Library District, Bangor,ME “Tallec’s bold, stylized illustrations reflect the exotic feel of the text.”—School Library Journal

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