'Thumbelina'

Get ready to move and gallop in ‘Toroi Bandi,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime featuring traditional Mongolian folk music and original illustration and animation by Joseph Midthun and Daniel Hoffstrom. 

Get ready to move and gallop in ‘Toroi Bandi,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime featuring traditional Mongolian folk music and original illustration and animation by Joseph Midthun and Daniel Hoffstrom. 

This week, Granny sits down by the fire to tell the enchanting tale of Thumbelina. An old woman raises a magical thumb-sized child born from a flower. Thumbelina and the old woman live an idyllic life until a toad kidnaps the tiny child! How will... 

All aboard the Story Train!On today's journey, we continue the tale of Thumbelina.Tune in to discover a world where flowers bloom into little girls and toads wear waistcoats. Packed with excitement, fantasy, and beautiful imagery, this tale will ignite your imagination.Don't miss ...  Show more

Thumbelina's life is already difficult. She lives in early modern Denmark and is no bigger than her mom's thumb. Oh, and also, everyone wants to marry her. And by everyone, I mean everyone. Frog moms want her to marry their sons and, somehow, the story gets stranger from there. I ...  Show more

All aboard the Story Train!On today's journey, we're stopping by the lush meadows of Denmark, the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale, Thumbelina.Tune in to discover a world where flowers bloom into little girls and toads wear waistcoats. Packed with excitement, ...  Show more