Hans Christian Andersen's Thumbelina

Sometimes I wonder off into my mind and dream childlike things. I'm sent back in time by a thought, a picture, a memory, and sometimes a song. Now that I have two children of my own, I often glimpse into their child fantasies. It reminds me of times when I too would drift off into fairy tales. When I was growing up, I often listened to music. I loved to dance around my room and sing. There were certain songs that transfixed me. There was one in particular that captured my imagination--Thumbelina performed by Larry Groce. It was on my well worn out Disney record. Incidentally, my favorite of the 1980's Faerie Tale Theater's was also Thumbelina. I guess I have a fondness for her. Maybe it is the thoughts of fairies flying around, or maybe it was her plight in escaping Toad or Mr. Mole. Whatever the reason, I am taken back in time when I am reminded of Thumbelina. I hope I draw out your childlike fancy in this lens.