Barbie Presents Thumbelina is a DVD movie released in the United States. It is categorized as Family and belongs to the Children genre. The film adapts the classic fairy tale of Thumbelina with Barbie providing the voice for the tiny heroine. The narrative follows Thumbelina as she meets various woodland creatures and learns lessons about kindness and courage. The visual style combines traditional hand drawn animation with computer generated imagery to create a vibrant world. The voice cast includes Barbie as Thumbelina along with other characters such as a beetle a frog and a mouse. The DVD release includes extra features like a behind the scenes documentary a sing along track and a printable coloring book. The runtime is approximately forty five minutes. The music features original songs that complement the story. The animation uses bright colors and smooth motion. The story emphasizes themes of empathy and perseverance. The DVD is rated G for general audiences. It was released in the spring of two thousand nine. The title was added to the iOctavio com database on 2009 04 09. It is intended for young children and families seeking a gentle uplifting story. Barbie brings a warm and expressive quality to the voice of Thumbelina. Supporting characters include a wise beetle named Barnaby and a playful frog named Finn. The story shows Thumbelina overcoming challenges through bravery. The film includes a scene where she helps a lost bird find its way home. The DVD case features a bright pink cover with an illustration of Thumbelina. Bonus content includes a simple maze game for children. The audio track is available in English and Spanish. Subtitles are provided in English and French. The movie is part of the Barbie fairy tale series. It was produced by Mattel and distributed by Universal Studios. The release was timed for the holiday season. It received positive feedback from parents and critics. It is recommended for children ages three to seven. The final scene shows Thumbelina reuniting with her family. The closing message encourages viewers to believe in themselves.