
Thumbelina
By prasenjit

22 Feb, 2024

Once upon a time, there was an extremely kind-hearted woman who was gifted a magical seed by a sorceress. She planted the seed in her garden, and it rapidly grew into a beautiful plant, blooming with an exquisite flower.

When the flower opened, a tiny, beautiful girl emerged from within. She was no taller than a thumb, hence she was named Thumbelina. The kind-hearted woman was delighted and promised to take care of her.

Thumbelina was a joyful girl who loved to dance on the petals of flowers and sing sweet melodies. She was a delight to everyone who saw her, and her beauty was so radiant that even the creatures of the forest admired her.

One night, while she was sleeping, a hideous toad saw her and was captivated by her beauty. He decided to kidnap Thumbelina and have her marry his son.

The next morning, Thumbelina woke up to find herself in a marshy land. The toad introduced his son, who was as ugly as him. Thumbelina was horrified at the thought of marrying the toad's son and secretly planned her escape.

With the help of a friendly bumblebee, Thumbelina managed to escape from the toads. She climbed onto the bee's back and flew away, leaving the marshy land and the ugly toads behind.

As winter arrived, Thumbelina took shelter in a field mouse's burrow. The mouse was kind and offered to let Thumbelina stay as long as she liked. However, the mouse wanted Thumbelina to marry his neighbor, a mole.

Thumbelina was grateful for the mouse's kindness, but she did not wish to marry the mole. She decided to run away once again, refusing to be forced into a marriage she did not want.

One day, while wandering, Thumbelina found a wounded swallow lying on the ground. She felt compassion for the bird and decided to nurse it back to health.

With Thumbelina's care, the swallow recovered quickly. The bird was grateful for Thumbelina's kindness and decided to help her. The swallow offered to take Thumbelina away from the harsh winter.

Thumbelina climbed onto the swallow's back and flew away, leaving the cold winter behind. The swallow took her to a beautiful garden filled with blooming flowers.

In the garden, Thumbelina met a handsome flower prince. He was captivated by Thumbelina's beauty and her kind heart. The prince proposed marriage to Thumbelina, promising her a life of happiness and love.

Thumbelina was overjoyed. She had finally met someone who loved her and respected her choices. She accepted the prince's proposal, and they got married in the beautiful garden with the swallow as their witness.

The wedding was a grand affair. The flowers bloomed brighter, and the birds sang sweeter. Thumbelina and the prince danced under the moonlight, their hearts filled with joy and love.

They lived happily in their flower kingdom. Thumbelina was loved by all, and she continued to spread joy with her sweet songs and radiant beauty. The prince and Thumbelina ruled their kingdom with kindness, just like the kind-hearted woman who had once cared for Thumbelina.

The swallow visited them every summer, bringing news from far-off lands. Thumbelina and the prince would listen to the swallow's tales, their hearts filled with gratitude for the bird that had brought them together.

The kind-hearted woman, too, heard of Thumbelina's happiness from the swallow. She was glad that Thumbelina had found love and happiness. The woman continued to live in her humble home, her heart content with the knowledge of Thumbelina's joy.

Thumbelina's story spread throughout the land, inspiring all to be kind and brave. Her journey taught everyone that no matter how small you are, you can make a difference and find your own happiness.

Thumbelina, the flower prince, and the kind-hearted woman became legends in their own right. Their stories were told to generations, their deeds remembered, their lessons cherished. Their legacy was a testament to the power of kindness, courage, and love.

And so, Thumbelina's journey from a tiny girl in a flower to a beloved princess remains a symbol of hope and determination. It serves as a reminder that no matter the obstacles, one can always find their happily ever after.