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A boy the size of his father's thumb has a series of adventures, including stopping a pair of thieves, being swallowed by a cow, and tricking a wolf into bringing him back home.

What if being no bigger than a thumb could lead to the grandest adventures of all? In Tom Thumb by the Brothers Grimm, a clever little boy faces a world much bigger than himself, using wit, courage, and clever tricks to navigate danger at every turn.

When Charles S. Stratton was born in 1838, he seemed perfect in every way. But then he stopped growing. At age four, though a happy and mischievous child, he was just over two feet tall and weighed 15 pounds - the exact size he had been as a seven-month-old baby. It was then that P. T. Barnum persuaded Charley’s family to allow him to exhibit their son in his museum and tour him around the world as a curiosity. Tom Thumb, as Barnum dubbed him, was a natural performer.

Parents are poor and want to leave Tom Thumb in forest. But Tom Thumb is clever and marks his way by stones. Second time he is unsuccessful - he has only bread-crumbs and birds eat them. Tom Thumb finds a Giant and a beautiful princess in his entrapment, and is determined to free the princess.

Delve into the enchanting world of "Tom Thumb," a timeless fairy tale by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm. This classic story tells the adventures of Tom Thumb, a tiny boy no larger than his father's thumb, who embarks on incredible journeys despite his small size. Tom Thumb's cleverness and bravery lead him through a series of extraordinary escapades, from being swallowed by a cow to outsmarting thieves. Each adventure showcases his resourcefulness and determination, making him a beloved character in the world of fairy tales.

Once upon a time, a poor woodman and his wife were so desperate for a child that they claimed they would be happy even with one no bigger than their thumb. This is what happened, and the boy they named Tom Thumb was smart and bright but would not grow any bigger no matter what or how much they fed him. Tom Thumb is a very little boy, who although he is just about the size of his father's thumb is very adventurous and his curiosity gets him into some difficult situations. With courage, wit and the help of some animal friends, Tom shows that though he may be a very small boy, he is a great hero.

Parents are poor and want to leave Tom Thumb in forest. But Tom Thumb is clever and marks his way by stones. Second time he is unsuccessful - he has only bread-crumbs and birds eat them. Tom Thumb finds a Giant and a beautiful princess in his entrapment, and is determined to free the princess.

Stories, songs, books of Tom Thumb.I believe stories and creativity are what give meaning to our lives. It's the meaning that we make, that we find, the way we thread the pieces together.In this podcast I aggregate the feeds of my other podcasts (Road Junky Travel Stories and Storytelling of Tom Thumb) as well as my songs, performance poetry and other writing.

This is the original story about a poor family that wished so earnestly for a child that the fairies heard them and answered with a tiny boy that could bathe in a teacup. Many adventures and scrapes indeed follow this tiny boy but in the end he finds the love of a beautiful tiny fairy.

A story that for generations has fascinated all the young in heart. With narration from Dean Jones, this tale by the Brothers Grimm is brought to life using the music and stars from George Pal's movie version of Tom Thumb.

Imagine the adventure and peril one might experience if they were no larger than a thumb. It was this exact choice faced by little Tom Thumb. His life was filled with both, yet it was the wisdom of those older than he that ultimately led him home once more.

Tom is no bigger than his father's thumb, and his adventures include being swallowed by a cow, tangling with giants, and becoming a favourite of King Arthur. The History of Tom Thumb tells that in the days of King Arthur, old Thomas of the Mountain, a plowman and a member of the King's Council, wants nothing more than a son, even if he is no bigger than his thumb.

Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales.... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate listeners.

There's no end to the mischief a daring young man can get himself into - especially when he's no bigger than your thumb! Join Tom Thumb on his amazing adventures in the wonderful world of once-upon-a-time!

A lonely couple hopes for a child, even, the wife says, if it were no bigger than my thumb. To their delight, their wishes come true, and the boy is named Tom Thumb for his diminutive stature.

The boy is crafty and helps his father by directing the family horse to haul firewood by standing in his ear and whispering commands. Embarking on several adventures, Tom displays a knack for tricking the slow-witted people who attempt to take advantage of Tom's unique size.

This is a story from the Grimm's Fairy Tales collection.

Long ago, in the merry days of good King Arthur, there lived a ploughman and his wife. They were very poor but would have been content and happy if only they could have had a little child. One day, having heard of the great fame of the magician Merlin, who was living at the court of King Arthur, the wife persuaded her husband to go and tell him of their trouble.

A woodcutter and his wife are desperate for a child - even one as small as his father's thumb. So Merlin and the Faerie Queen grant their wish, and Tom Thumb is born! A magical retelling of the classic tale, read by Stephen Mangan.

Telling Stories is a podcast about stories and storytelling. In each podcast I take down a book from my shelf and tell you about it, the stories it contains and which other stories they relate to.One week I'll be telling tales from Sufi poetry, the next anecdotes from the world of chess, then on to stories about sharks, the next week hot air balloons - there are stories everywhere...I'm a writer and storyteller from England and I spent 20 years travelling the worldl and picked up a few tales along the way.You can find my books and more storytelling at www.tomthumb.org

This charming collection of Grimms’ Fairy Tales includes “Tom Thumb”, “The Twelve Dancing Princesses”, “The Fisherman & His Wife” and “The Willow-Wren & The Bear”. Grimms’ Fairy Tales was first published in Germany in 1812 as “Kinder und Hausmärchen“. This series of recordings is based on the original 1823 English translation by Edgar Taylor, with subsequent editing by Marian Edwardes.