Thumbelina: An old woman who has always wanted a little child gets her wish, a girl so tiny that she fits inside a tulip petal. -- The professor & the flea: The professor and a clever flea stage a magic show to raise money so that the professor can build a balloon and set out to explore the world.
"Thumbelina: An old woman wished for a beautiful little child. The wish fairy gives her a bag of magic barleycorn and a set of instructions to follow. Lo and behold, the plant yeilds a beautiful flower and asleep in the petals is the tiniest most beautiful little girl. ; The professor & the flea, the pair are an immediate hit, and they soon set off on a adventure."
"Thumbelina: An old woman who has always wanted a little child gets her wish, a girl so tiny that she fits inside a tulip petal. -- The professor & the flea: The professor and a clever flea stage a magic show to raise money so that the professor can build a balloon and set out to explore the world."@en
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