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Thumbelina began to cry because she

did not want to marry a frog. The fish heard

her crying. They chewed the stem of the

Lily pad until it was no longer attached to

the bottom of the pond. Thumbelina was

free and she sailed down a little stream.

When she reached the shore, she

began to explore the forest. It was getting

cold and Thumbelina needed a place to stay

for the winter. She found a little door

within the tall grass.

"Welcome to my house. Come in and

have something to eat," said a mouse.

Thumbelina ate with the mouse. She stayed

with him for the whole winter. During that

time, Thumbelina met Mr. Mole - a very

rich mole.

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