Thumbelina

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Thumbelina is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a thumb-sized girl and adventures. First published in 1835, with it being translated to English in 1846. The story has been adapted many times in various mediums.

Muppet Characters

• The Amazing Mumford has a new trick, where he will make Thumbelina big and The Big Bad Wolf small. He makes Thumbelina big, but doesn't make the wolf smaller -- instead, Kermit is the one who shrinks in a "Sesame Street News Flash". (EKA: Episode 3168)

References

• The Sesame Street 1977 Calendar features Thumbelina.

• The album Big Bird presents Hans Christian Andersen features "Thumbelina", and Bob sings "Thumbelina" in episode 0015.

• The story is featured in The Sesame Street Library Volume 11.

Connections

• Carol Channing voiced Ms. Fieldmouse in the 1994 animated film
• Barbara Cook voicedThumbelina's Mother in the 1994 animated film
• Gilbert Gottfried voiced Mr. Beetle in the 1994 animated film
• John Hurt voiced Mr. Mole in the 1994 animated film
• Danny Mann voiced Mozo in the 1994 animated film